Book Health Check

Publishing your novel is just the first step - ensuring it reaches its full potential is the next. Our Book Health Check service is designed to help authors like you maximise the impact of your published work. We provide a thorough review of your novel's listing on Amazon and other major platforms, offering expert guidance on how to enhance visibility, improve sales, and reach your target audience more effectively.

Our Offerings:

Standard Package:

A detailed review of your book's listing on Amazon and other sites.
Analysis of your book cover, title, and subtitle for market appeal.
Category assessment to ensure maximum visibility.
Suggestions for improving your book description and author bio.
A personalised report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

Premium Package:

All features of the basic package.
A comprehensive read-through of your novel.
Feedback on plot, character development, pacing, and overall readability.
Guidance on increasing customer reviews.
Marketing consultation: tailored strategies to help you promote your book and build your author brand.

How it works:

1. Select your package.

2. Submit your details using our Book Health Check submission form.

3. Ant & Aardvark will review your submission and issue an invoice.

4. Once payment has been received, we review your book.

5. We share your report.

Important Note: This service is only available for fiction books. We do not offer this service for erotica, horror, middle grade, or children's books.

Basic package: introductory offer - $50.
Premium package: introductory offer - $125 based on 80,000-word book.
- For books over 80,000 words, there is an additional charge of $10 for every 10,000 words. For example, if your book is 85,000 words, the cost will be $125 plus $5, so $130.
- For books under 80,000 words, there is a reduction of $10 for every 10,000 words. For example, if your book is 40,000 words, the cost will be $125, minus $40, so $85.
- The minimum charge is $75 for this package.

Special Offer: Sign-up for a Book Health Check and get 10% off other services!

When you sign-up for any of our Book Health Check services, you’ll receive a 10% discount on our other offerings, including:

Manuscript Editing: Professional editing to polish your work to perfection.
Cover Design: Stand out on the shelves with a stunning, custom-designed cover.