How Many Author Copies Should You Really Order?

Why You Should Always Order More Author Copies Than You Think

Always order more than you think… but for reasons most new authors never consider.

Author copies aren’t just for your bookshelf. They’re for visibility, opportunity, and the unexpected moments where being prepared changes everything.

Why You’ll Need Author Copies

  • Gifting to strategic people

  • Events, signings, and local bookstores

  • Media kits + PR features

  • Client bundles

  • Retreats, workshops, and high-ticket offers

  • Last-minute opportunities (because they always come)

  • And yes… the family and friends who want “just one more copy”

If your book is part of your brand, treat author copies as inventory, not souvenirs.

Most New Authors Order Too Few

And because of that, they miss out on opportunities, features, partnerships, and sales that could’ve happened instantly—if they simply had books on hand.

Professionals know this: Visibility goes to the author who can physically put their book in someone’s hands the moment the opportunity arises.

Prose Publishing Helps You Prepare Like a Professional

At Prose Publishing, we guide you through every step—editing, formatting, design, publishing, distribution—all backed with our bestseller guarantee.

We don’t just publish your book.
We prepare you for everything that comes after.

Ready to Publish a Book You’ll Be Proud to Order Again and Again?

Message us today and let’s create the book your future readers are waiting to hold.

Sarah Elle

Once a bestselling publisher—now writing in silk. Womanhood, unpublished. Words for the well-dressed mind. 

https://www.proseclub.com
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