EPIC Book Breakthrough

Your book deserves
to be found

A launch system for faith-based authors ready to move from invisible to influential.

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The Hard Truth About Books

Most books never get the chance they deserve.

90%

Of books fail

Not because they are bad — because they are invisible.

98%

Sell under 5K

Lost in a sea of millions of competing titles.

0.5%

Hit the NYT list

The difference? Strategic positioning.

The Problem

Why faith-based books struggle

Talent is not the bottleneck. Clarity, positioning, and purposeful press are.

Unclear promise

Readers do not immediately grasp the transformation your book offers — so they scroll past.

Lost in the crowd

Your book competes with millions of titles and everything else in the information ecosystem.

Press without purpose

Press coverage without a clear message does not move the needle — or the sales rank.

Why EPIC

The EPIC difference

  • 01

    125+ New York Times bestsellers launched

    Including faith-based titles that changed lives and moved markets.

  • 02

    Decades of publishing expertise

    Led by a former Simon & Schuster Associate Publisher who knows what it takes.

  • 03

    Full-service agency

    Design, publicity, marketing and AI visibility (GEO/AEO) — all under one roof.

The Method

The EPIC Eight system

The EPIC Eight is a proven, sequential system that builds momentum — not standalone tactics. Each phase activates the next, creating a launch engine that works long after launch day.

Message Clarity

Define who needs your book and why.

Audience Focus

Pinpoint target readers and their interests.

Packaging & Hub

Create irresistible book presence online.

Growth & Visibility

Mobilize publicity and paid promotion.

Phase 1–2Message clarity & audience focus
Phase 3–4Packaging & online hub
Phase 5–8Growth, press & paid visibility
The eight pillars
  • 1
    Message ClarityDefine the message and the change the book offers the reader.
  • 2
    Audience FocusKnow exactly who the book is for.
  • 3
    PositioningMake the book and the author clear, relevant, and appealing.
  • 4
    Online HubBuild a strong online home for the message and the book.
  • 5
    Audience GrowthCapture interest and build trust over time.
  • 6
    Supporter MobilizationRally launch teams, churches, and early supporters.
  • 7
    Publicity & Media TrainingGet the book in front of the media and prepare the author for interviews.
  • 8
    Paid Ads, SEO & AI SearchHelp readers find the book through advertising, search engines, and AI tools.
Services

Three ways to work together

Choose the engagement level that matches your readiness, team and goals. Every path is built to move your book from invisible to influential.

EPIC team collaborating on a book launch
Tier One

Press Foundation

For authors who know their message and want press activity with an honest assessment of where they stand.

  • Press releaseProfessionally crafted announcement ready for media distribution.
  • Custom media list + press kitTargeted outreach assets built for your book’s specific audience.
  • Media training + discoverability auditKnow what to say and where you stand — bi-weekly reporting included.
Most popular
Tier Two

Book Breakthrough

For authors with a team ready to execute a full launch system with EPIC’s research and strategy powering every move.

  • Research-backed messagingYour positioning built on competitive analysis and reader psychology — not guesswork.
  • Book landing page blueprintA conversion-optimized hub your team can build and own.
  • Paid ad playbooksReady-to-execute strategies your team runs — for reach that scales.

Everything in Press Foundation, plus the full research and strategy layer.

Tier Three

Book Breakthrough Concierge

Everything in Book Breakthrough, fully executed by EPIC. For authors who want the outcome without staffing the work.

  • Landing page builtWe design and launch it.
  • Op-eds placedWe write and pitch them.
  • Email sequence runWe draft and deploy.
  • Launch team managedWe activate endorsers too.

Most comprehensive — EPIC runs the launch with you.

At a Glance

What each tier delivers

Deliverable Press Foundation Book Breakthrough Concierge
Discoverability audit ✓ ✓ ✓
Press push + media training ✓ ✓ ✓
Research-backed messaging — ✓ ✓
Landing page + playbooks — Blueprint Built & run
Full launch execution — — ✓
Next Step

Ready to move from invisible to influential?

Let’s find the tier that fits your goals — and your launch timeline.

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