Preselling Your eBook or Audiobook on Curios
Capture Preorders with Full Ownership and Instant Fulfillment
1. Curios Presale vs. Kickstarter at a Glance
| Feature | Curios Presale | Kickstarter |
|---|---|---|
| Creator earnings | 100% of list price | ≈ 8–10% platform + processing fees |
| Funding model | Sell from day 1, no goal required | All-or-nothing goal |
| Digital fulfillment | Auto delivery on launch day | Manual file send or BookFunnel |
| Buyer emails | Export anytime | Access only after campaign ends |
| Ongoing sales | Stays in Curios bookstore | Campaign closes |
| Native discovery | Yes—featured, search, loops | No—bring your own traffic |
2. What You Need Before Clicking “Publish”
- Cover image (1600×2400 for eBook / 2400×2400 for audio)
- Description including (Presale) + release date + formats
- Launch price and optional future price bump
- Calendar reminder to upload on launch day
3. Five-Minute Setup in Creator Studio
- Create Project → “Book Title”
- Add Collection → eBook or Audiobook
- Leave Private Files blank
- Use title like “Title (Presale—launches Oct 15 2025)”
- Set price under Sales & Pricing (e.g., $4.99)
- Optionally add a future price listing at $6.99
- Click Publish Project
4. Release-Day Fulfillment (Zero Fuss)
- Open Collection → Upload Media Files
- Click Update Collection
- Curios delivers instantly to every presale buyer
5. Harvest & Grow Your Reader Base
- Download buyer CSV from Statements → Orders
- Import to your email platform
- Build launch sequences and future promos
6. Numbers That Matter (500 Presale Buyers Example)
| Kickstarter | Curios | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | $3,495 | $3,495 |
| Fees + Tools | ≈ $400 | $0 |
| Net to Author | $3,095 | $3,495 |
| Buyer Emails | After campaign ends | Immediate export |
| Storefront | Ends post-campaign | Live and evergreen |
7. Marketing Blueprint
| Timeline | Action |
|---|---|
| T–30 | Cover reveal reel + teaser email |
| T–21 | Character spotlight + presale link |
| T–14 | Free Book 1 weekend |
| T–7 | Excerpt + price warning |
| Launch Day | Livestream event + promo coupon |
| T+1 | “Your files are ready!” email |
| T+14 | Deluxe or audio edition upsell |
8. Boost Visibility with Lite or PRO
| Plan | Presale Benefits |
|---|---|
| Lite | Genre emails, carousel placement, advanced analytics |
| PRO | Homepage spotlight, search boost, promo banners |
9. Next Steps Checklist
- Draft presale collection (leave files blank)
- Plan teaser content calendar
- Set file upload reminder
- Export and tag presale buyers weekly
- Upgrade to Lite or PRO for launch exposure
Questions? Need help reviewing your page? Email [email protected]—we’ll help you turn presales into profit and momentum.