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Rapid Release: How to Write & Publish Fast For Profit
Whether you're a novice or a veteran author, if you're aiming to rapid release a profitable series, this book is for you. When novelist Jewel Allen's earnings tapered to a buck per month for each of her 11 books on her back list, she knew she had to change her self-publishing model. Applying the principles of rapid release, where an author publishes fast to keep readers’ interest before the dreaded 30-day cliff, she started a to-market series and recouped five times her investment in 30 days. She repeated it, not just once, but six times on her way to re-energizing her publishing career. In this book, learn how *spotted a hot publishing trend for a series *wrote and published quality 50k-word novels monthly *overcame the mind games that shut down productivity *launched a series with a bang despite a small fan base *earned a profit from a series immediately With special guest Q&A with bestselling author Bree Livingston Rapid Releasing a Regency Series by Sally Britton Rapid Releasing a Multi-Author Series by Jo Noelle Rapid Releasing by stockpiling manuscripts by Eliza Boyd Rapid Releasing a Sports Romance Series by Brittney Mulliner Books in the Rapid Release Series Rapid How to write & publish fast for profit Rapid How to write & publish a how-to book fast for profit Rapid An author's quick guide to writing Regency romance
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Published January 19, 2019
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Jewel Allen
73 books292 followersJewel Allen is an award-winning journalist, author and ghostwriter who grew up in the tropics (Manila, Philippines) and now lives in the desert (Utah, USA). She writes historical fiction, sweet contemporary romance, paranormal mystery, and memoir.
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May 14, 2019
Some good tips!
As someone experimenting with rapid release now and hopefully in the future, this was great! I never will write to a hot market (I'm figuring out that I write more historical women's fiction than anything), but I can still keep chugging along at this - and help for success!
As someone experimenting with rapid release now and hopefully in the future, this was great! I never will write to a hot market (I'm figuring out that I write more historical women's fiction than anything), but I can still keep chugging along at this - and help for success!
November 1, 2019
Well, I guess you have to sit and write like a madman (10k words a day) if you want follow the advices of the author ->> a novel in 5 days. Plus, if you want make money as a writer - you have to write in a particular genre - preferably, romance (erotica) or suspense. I personally find it boring... to write in ONE GENRE only. But from the other side...- it sells. This is what people read nowadays. I see it on my Goodreads feed.
I agree tho with her notes on Amazon/reviews/building audience/mailing list/ads and so on... Quite good book for a beginner.
I agree tho with her notes on Amazon/reviews/building audience/mailing list/ads and so on... Quite good book for a beginner.
February 9, 2019
A quick interesting read about the author's method for releasing rapidly to market. There were some very interesting ideas here, and the voice is easy to read and conversational.
November 24, 2019
The most interesting thing in this book is the case studies the author has included from around a dozen authors writing mostly in the same genre (clean contemporary romance). Realistically, there’s no ‘how to’ about writing and publishing fast for profit - if you can put out a book a month or quicker, with decent covers, written to market in a popular genre, you’ll make a profit. How much you make is going to depend on your marketing strategy, and this is where Allen explains hers, which basically breaks down to newsletter swaps and cross-promotion, relying on organic growth rather than spending money on advertising.
This strategy can easily get you into the four figures a month level. There are various ways to do it, including stockpiling books before release, writing shorter and releasing more frequently, and just churning out the wordcount, but it is absolutely reliant on getting a minimum of 3 books to market in a 3 month period. After the initial sales drop off? Time to write more books.
It’s a strategy which risks author burnout unless you’re prepared to use ghostwriters, but there are plenty of authors who are making a living wage doing it. I’m not sure it’ll be something I ever do - except possibly banking a few books to maybe release a trilogy all at once - but as I said, the case studies are interesting. Four stars; there’s no real new information here you can’t pick up in, say, the 20 Books to 50k Facebook group.
This strategy can easily get you into the four figures a month level. There are various ways to do it, including stockpiling books before release, writing shorter and releasing more frequently, and just churning out the wordcount, but it is absolutely reliant on getting a minimum of 3 books to market in a 3 month period. After the initial sales drop off? Time to write more books.
It’s a strategy which risks author burnout unless you’re prepared to use ghostwriters, but there are plenty of authors who are making a living wage doing it. I’m not sure it’ll be something I ever do - except possibly banking a few books to maybe release a trilogy all at once - but as I said, the case studies are interesting. Four stars; there’s no real new information here you can’t pick up in, say, the 20 Books to 50k Facebook group.
May 21, 2022
I admire rapid releases and think it’s pretty incredible. I’m not at a point in my life where I can do so although I would love to give it a try some day.
This book is primary targeted a romance writers, which I am not. So unfortunately many of the points weren’t relevant.
The thing with romance writing is there is virtually no need for research or world building. Hence, a faster output timeline.
Rapid release requires major long term planning, large upfront capital, and a sturdy outline. Pantsers, this probably isn’t the method for you.
The author makes a big point about “writing to suit the market.” She writes clean billionaire romances, and I guess there’s a market for that. However, I think it’s important for authors to write the stories they want to. Keep your audience in mind of course, but ultimately it is your story.
If you’re a romance writer and interested in rapid release, this book will probably be a helpful tool for you. If you aren’t a romance writer, there isn’t going to be much help for you in this book I’m afraid.
This book is primary targeted a romance writers, which I am not. So unfortunately many of the points weren’t relevant.
The thing with romance writing is there is virtually no need for research or world building. Hence, a faster output timeline.
Rapid release requires major long term planning, large upfront capital, and a sturdy outline. Pantsers, this probably isn’t the method for you.
The author makes a big point about “writing to suit the market.” She writes clean billionaire romances, and I guess there’s a market for that. However, I think it’s important for authors to write the stories they want to. Keep your audience in mind of course, but ultimately it is your story.
If you’re a romance writer and interested in rapid release, this book will probably be a helpful tool for you. If you aren’t a romance writer, there isn’t going to be much help for you in this book I’m afraid.
June 9, 2019
Great read! As an aspiring indie author I am always looking for helpful nonfiction about how to break into the self publishing world and find my readers. Rapid Release by Jewel Allen does exactly that. She shares the details on her own publishing journey and explains how she goes about organizing her scheduled for writing and publishing frequently.
I also like how there were interviews and thoughts from other authors sprinkled throughout the text. Jewel herself writes clean billionaire romances so the information she shares is especially important for people who write in that genre. I myself do not write in that genre but I still found the information in this text important. I feel like I'm going to read through it a second time and create a list of practices that I want to apply to my own writing.
I also like how there were interviews and thoughts from other authors sprinkled throughout the text. Jewel herself writes clean billionaire romances so the information she shares is especially important for people who write in that genre. I myself do not write in that genre but I still found the information in this text important. I feel like I'm going to read through it a second time and create a list of practices that I want to apply to my own writing.
January 28, 2019
Excellent Book on Rapid Release
This book was a quick read with a load of information on the Rapid Release method.
It provided the information that anyone who wants to try this method needs and it included writers who are killing it.
This book was a quick read with a load of information on the Rapid Release method.
It provided the information that anyone who wants to try this method needs and it included writers who are killing it.
November 26, 2019
Great information!
Jewel did fabulous with this. Packed with great information and applicable methods. I appreciated the insights from other authors and the thorough, clear process breakdowns.
Jewel did fabulous with this. Packed with great information and applicable methods. I appreciated the insights from other authors and the thorough, clear process breakdowns.
February 27, 2019
Good book
As a romance author, I appreciated the honesty and transparency this author shares. As someone who plans to do rapid releasing, it was nice to get her take on it. Certain chapters seemed repetitive but it was definitely good for its price point!
As a romance author, I appreciated the honesty and transparency this author shares. As someone who plans to do rapid releasing, it was nice to get her take on it. Certain chapters seemed repetitive but it was definitely good for its price point!
March 7, 2019
Excellent advice
I’ve done rapid releases and this book beautifully covers the process. And there were a few new nuggets for me as well!
I’ve done rapid releases and this book beautifully covers the process. And there were a few new nuggets for me as well!
May 15, 2021
Good general guidance for rapid release. Excellent go to for new indie authors.
June 26, 2019
A lot of great advice.
February 12, 2021
informative with clear step by step instruction on how to rapid release. There's also experiences, data, and results on various authors and their experience with rapid release.
March 28, 2019
I bought this on a whim; I have no real interest in rapidly releasing a series of events books however this book was really inspiring. It made me realize a lot of the "barriers" in my writing life are self-imposed. There are many practical tips in here on how to be more prolific as a writer regardless of your end goal.
February 26, 2019
Excellent, Honest, Informative How To!
Rapid Release: How to Write and Publish Fast for Profit is probably the best how-to book I’ve read in a very long time. Jewel Allen doesn’t hold back; she shares all her secrets—and a few from other authors. Allen maintains an authentic voice; at no time while reading did I doubt what she stated. In fact, it was a little eerie that she anticipated and answered every question I might have.
Anyone who has an interest in writing and rapidly releasing a series MUST read this book. It opens the start gate and provides encouragement, as well as answers to any and all questions. Hats off to this author! Job well done!
Rapid Release: How to Write and Publish Fast for Profit is probably the best how-to book I’ve read in a very long time. Jewel Allen doesn’t hold back; she shares all her secrets—and a few from other authors. Allen maintains an authentic voice; at no time while reading did I doubt what she stated. In fact, it was a little eerie that she anticipated and answered every question I might have.
Anyone who has an interest in writing and rapidly releasing a series MUST read this book. It opens the start gate and provides encouragement, as well as answers to any and all questions. Hats off to this author! Job well done!
June 18, 2022
Some great info if you are looking to increase your output and profit. I would recommend it
September 25, 2019
TL; DR - Give the market what it wants and quickly! That’s loose and fast theory of Rapid Release. If you’re looking to make a good profit by hitting your target audience, then this method is for you. If you want to write the next Great American Novel, the stop here and move on. Beware Work/Life Balance issues. Start cheap and quick. This method requires a lot of hard work, so don’t expect “easy” money. Hard work pays off, and fairly quickly at that if you know what you’re doing.
Full Review Below…
In a few ways at least, this method goes against the idealistic view of the creator, turning a writer into an author whose primary goal is to earn revenue. Is that terrible? No. Writer’s need to earn a living too, and it’s a tough market to break into through traditional publishing. Earning a profit off of escapist literature isn’t a bad way to get started. Though, if you plan to do any serious writing down the road, I recommend the use of a pen name. That said, we live in a digital world. It won’t be hard for someone to figure out who you are, plus Allen suggests that connecting with your fan base is a key part of the success of this method, so I’ll leave that to you to figure it.
Still, there is something that rubs me the wrong way in this book. Allen claims that she and other authors can produce quality writing as a result of using this method and its variations, but on that point, I’m inclined to disagree. I believe that you can produce quality escapist literature, but prose drafted, edited, and released in such a short time period cannot be up to a standard of true masters of the craft. Allen points out though, that this method is NOT for writing the next Great American Novel that most budding writers are hoping to create. Not to say that there isn’t some value to writing fast! I know many renowned authors publishing several books in a year. However, I believe that attributed mostly to their persistence and consistency in the craft. Overall, this method allows you to produce drafts primed for quick publication and profit, not timeless masterpieces. I want to reinforce that that’s okay. Money is money, but writers who write for the art of it may struggle to get past that obstacle.
Still, there are two points which concern me about this method, and which I think the method can still work with tweaking.
1. Work/Life Balance.
This method is taxing on your time and potentially on your health. And while several of these authors are doing this method is no wonder that Allen herself acknowledges the struggle to balance her work and the rest of her life. We all to do I suppose, but I imagine many of them experience a great deal of burnout. I think her suggestion to stockpile drafts is good, and unless you need money ASAP, I recommend taking your time to stockpile several manuscripts before applying the method. It is a little dangerous in that part of the method is behavioral. As you are rewarded with success, your drive to write escapist literature increases! My suggestion? Set strict deadlines and keep to them! Easier said than done, I know. I can’t tell you how many deadlines I’ve missed, but deadline management is key here if you want to be successful in this method. Get the books written and ready to publish as fast as possible, especially if you’re stockpiling. There is also the temptation here to forego your health and relations for the sake of achieving your goal. Regardless of profit, this should be a firm, No, for most everyone. Being available to your closest relations, and caring for your body should always take priority over your career. After all, what good is a profit if you lose everyone and everything important to you. This doesn’t rule out long and hard days altogether; however, be realistic about your goals to finish a novel so its interference with your health and family is minimal.
2. Investment
This method can be expensive, especially if you have no idea what you’re doing! Take your time, do your research and make smart invests. I live by the ideal of “Do it cheap; Do it quick.” A cheap quick start requires little investment and lets you take the method out for a spin. If you feel that, it’s working for you, and by that, I don’t necessarily mean profits because it can take 6-12 months before a solid profit is seen. Are you enjoying the process? And if you’re not enjoying the method, are you willing to bite the bullet and do the work, anyway?
Overall, I think this method is good, provided you are careful and smart about your approach to it. It’s not by any means easy. So if you’re about to embark on this journey, buckle up because it will be a fun, but bumpy ride.
Full Review Below…
In a few ways at least, this method goes against the idealistic view of the creator, turning a writer into an author whose primary goal is to earn revenue. Is that terrible? No. Writer’s need to earn a living too, and it’s a tough market to break into through traditional publishing. Earning a profit off of escapist literature isn’t a bad way to get started. Though, if you plan to do any serious writing down the road, I recommend the use of a pen name. That said, we live in a digital world. It won’t be hard for someone to figure out who you are, plus Allen suggests that connecting with your fan base is a key part of the success of this method, so I’ll leave that to you to figure it.
Still, there is something that rubs me the wrong way in this book. Allen claims that she and other authors can produce quality writing as a result of using this method and its variations, but on that point, I’m inclined to disagree. I believe that you can produce quality escapist literature, but prose drafted, edited, and released in such a short time period cannot be up to a standard of true masters of the craft. Allen points out though, that this method is NOT for writing the next Great American Novel that most budding writers are hoping to create. Not to say that there isn’t some value to writing fast! I know many renowned authors publishing several books in a year. However, I believe that attributed mostly to their persistence and consistency in the craft. Overall, this method allows you to produce drafts primed for quick publication and profit, not timeless masterpieces. I want to reinforce that that’s okay. Money is money, but writers who write for the art of it may struggle to get past that obstacle.
Still, there are two points which concern me about this method, and which I think the method can still work with tweaking.
1. Work/Life Balance.
This method is taxing on your time and potentially on your health. And while several of these authors are doing this method is no wonder that Allen herself acknowledges the struggle to balance her work and the rest of her life. We all to do I suppose, but I imagine many of them experience a great deal of burnout. I think her suggestion to stockpile drafts is good, and unless you need money ASAP, I recommend taking your time to stockpile several manuscripts before applying the method. It is a little dangerous in that part of the method is behavioral. As you are rewarded with success, your drive to write escapist literature increases! My suggestion? Set strict deadlines and keep to them! Easier said than done, I know. I can’t tell you how many deadlines I’ve missed, but deadline management is key here if you want to be successful in this method. Get the books written and ready to publish as fast as possible, especially if you’re stockpiling. There is also the temptation here to forego your health and relations for the sake of achieving your goal. Regardless of profit, this should be a firm, No, for most everyone. Being available to your closest relations, and caring for your body should always take priority over your career. After all, what good is a profit if you lose everyone and everything important to you. This doesn’t rule out long and hard days altogether; however, be realistic about your goals to finish a novel so its interference with your health and family is minimal.
2. Investment
This method can be expensive, especially if you have no idea what you’re doing! Take your time, do your research and make smart invests. I live by the ideal of “Do it cheap; Do it quick.” A cheap quick start requires little investment and lets you take the method out for a spin. If you feel that, it’s working for you, and by that, I don’t necessarily mean profits because it can take 6-12 months before a solid profit is seen. Are you enjoying the process? And if you’re not enjoying the method, are you willing to bite the bullet and do the work, anyway?
Overall, I think this method is good, provided you are careful and smart about your approach to it. It’s not by any means easy. So if you’re about to embark on this journey, buckle up because it will be a fun, but bumpy ride.
April 1, 2019
Useful insight into a fellow author's journey
Rapid release seems to be the hot thing these days. You just need to stop time, skive off your full time day job, fail to pay the bills and grow an extra three pairs of arms - oh and give up sleeping. Simple.
Well Jewel seems to be managing it somehow. In this book she describes what works for her, writing short novels in a genre where that works.
There are many reasons why Jewel is successful at this, not least of which being that she puts in a lot of hard work.
She has built up good connections too, a support network of like-minded authors and a rabid fan base.
Rapid release is not easy. It requires more time than I've got until I get the luxury of quitting work.
It works for some authors. Good luck to them. Maybe one day I'll get there too, but my rapid will be somewhat slower than this crowd.
Rapid release seems to be the hot thing these days. You just need to stop time, skive off your full time day job, fail to pay the bills and grow an extra three pairs of arms - oh and give up sleeping. Simple.
Well Jewel seems to be managing it somehow. In this book she describes what works for her, writing short novels in a genre where that works.
There are many reasons why Jewel is successful at this, not least of which being that she puts in a lot of hard work.
She has built up good connections too, a support network of like-minded authors and a rabid fan base.
Rapid release is not easy. It requires more time than I've got until I get the luxury of quitting work.
It works for some authors. Good luck to them. Maybe one day I'll get there too, but my rapid will be somewhat slower than this crowd.
May 12, 2019
I really enjoyed this book! It was very informative in the do's, and do not's, and how-tos when it comes to writing and publishing books. This helped me understand a few things from an author's perspective and how I can better myself, and motivate myself into writing more.
I also liked the shared experiences from other successful authors who gave their insights on how to better oneself as an author. This also includes the author's own personal experiences.
I highly recommend this book to all authors, new to the business or veteran, who is looking to improve themselves in the book business. This book isn't filled with fluff or gimmicks like most how-to books. It is actually very helpful!
I also liked the shared experiences from other successful authors who gave their insights on how to better oneself as an author. This also includes the author's own personal experiences.
I highly recommend this book to all authors, new to the business or veteran, who is looking to improve themselves in the book business. This book isn't filled with fluff or gimmicks like most how-to books. It is actually very helpful!
September 23, 2019
Jewell Allen gives a motivating "how-to" with a recipe for success. She writes of her own journey and struggles she faced, but the main takeaway is that there is a way. You just have to commit and begin. Each chapter details a step to writing and releasing your book. She gives personal experience that helps you understand some of the steps you may face as you write and publish your book.
This is a strategy for writing clean-romance novels, but many things within this book can be used and applied towards other genres. This is not a how to write the next great American novel. It is a book on how to make a living writing and selling books. It tells of how to get your novel out there and how to self publish.
The title is clear.
This is a strategy for writing clean-romance novels, but many things within this book can be used and applied towards other genres. This is not a how to write the next great American novel. It is a book on how to make a living writing and selling books. It tells of how to get your novel out there and how to self publish.
The title is clear.
February 3, 2019
I really enjoyed how this book showed you step by the step how to publish a book. Also I found that the author was transparent and did not paint jus a rosy picture but highlighted certain things which were challenges to her, she also published her figures at the end of the book. I think it was great to find a book that broke down the self publishing industry using the rapid release method so succinctly. I highly recommend the book to anyone who wants to publish, I must admit I'm still not convinced that writing 5000 words a day to finish a book quickly is sustainable for myself but that said I really admire authors who can do this!
March 21, 2019
This book will take your breath away and leave you exhausted on Ms. Allen's behalf. The schedule she planned and maintained is not for the faint of heart, but shows where there's a will, there's a way. And Ms. Allen knows the way.
There is lots of good information about how to rapid release a series in here. She shares her personal experiences, both positive and negative, about why and how she chose this method for getting her books into readers hands, and the payoff for doing it so quickly.
If you've been contemplating rapid release of your books, I recommend reading this first and following her advice as much as you want to apply it to your situation. It certainly motivated me.
There is lots of good information about how to rapid release a series in here. She shares her personal experiences, both positive and negative, about why and how she chose this method for getting her books into readers hands, and the payoff for doing it so quickly.
If you've been contemplating rapid release of your books, I recommend reading this first and following her advice as much as you want to apply it to your situation. It certainly motivated me.
February 19, 2019
Different Approach with solid examples and helpful case studies. Worth the read.
Although she writes clean romances, this advice can be applied to any genre. This is NOT about dictation, but rather about * choosing your profitable market, * adjusting your writing to match (so you still write what you love, yet tailor it to that market), * planning your writing, * writing in sprints, and * organized (simplified and mostly free) marketing. Solid examples and helpful case studies. Worth the read.
Although she writes clean romances, this advice can be applied to any genre. This is NOT about dictation, but rather about * choosing your profitable market, * adjusting your writing to match (so you still write what you love, yet tailor it to that market), * planning your writing, * writing in sprints, and * organized (simplified and mostly free) marketing. Solid examples and helpful case studies. Worth the read.
February 28, 2019
This was a pretty good book, and a quick read. It made me want to try the rapid release method Jewel Allen describes in the book with my own publishing. I also thought this book was a little alienating as it ONLY talks about writing series about billionaires in the clean romance genre, which I think is why the book received 1 star reviews from men on Amazon. Of course it wouldn't be hard for someone to apply Jewel Allen's rapid release method to any genre of their choosing. All in all, this book has motivated me to really hunker down and focus on my own publishing again.
March 23, 2019
Very informative!
A great read! I think Jewel had some really interesting points and not just that but a lot of inspiration. I really like how she laid out her own process and it helps me to realize that although every author has a different process, we can gather some more information from each. Overall I think her work was very well thought out and I’m glad that she wrote this book because it gave me some instruction and some tips to produce a better quality work faster. I would definitely read this again
A great read! I think Jewel had some really interesting points and not just that but a lot of inspiration. I really like how she laid out her own process and it helps me to realize that although every author has a different process, we can gather some more information from each. Overall I think her work was very well thought out and I’m glad that she wrote this book because it gave me some instruction and some tips to produce a better quality work faster. I would definitely read this again
May 1, 2019
Throw away any misconceptions you may have about the author's preferred genre - this is a practical, no-nonsense and particularly mercenary guide to churning out books and profiting from them. Probably less of use to writers who do not favour genre fiction. I also hesitate to give five stars to a book that considers "no sex before marriage" as a selling point for fiction. But as I say, if you forget what genre the author is talking about, it's a pretty encouraging guide and the principles could easily apply to thriller, mystery, sci-fi or fantasy.
May 19, 2019
Some good takeaways; very romance-centric
I’m a mystery writer planning on rapid-releasing the next three books in my series. I was very interested in getting some solid advice and learning what I would need to do to get traction. While there is solid advice here, the book is pretty high-level, and is more focused on writing quickly than releasing effectively. It almost exclusively focuses on clean romance. Some good ideas, especially if you’re a new author, but not nearly as valuable for me as I’d hoped.
I’m a mystery writer planning on rapid-releasing the next three books in my series. I was very interested in getting some solid advice and learning what I would need to do to get traction. While there is solid advice here, the book is pretty high-level, and is more focused on writing quickly than releasing effectively. It almost exclusively focuses on clean romance. Some good ideas, especially if you’re a new author, but not nearly as valuable for me as I’d hoped.
April 9, 2020
This was a quick read for lovers of writing craft books who are trying to increase the volume of writing and create lots of releases for successive releases. Unfortunately, I'm not one of these writers. I sit with a story a long time and when I've tried to create enough content to push successively, I burn out quickly. However, I admire the resolve and tenacity of the author and the contributing authors in her "clean" Romance writing group. There were many tips that I've taken to heart and hope to utilize in the future.
March 22, 2024
This book is okay. It gives you an introduction to the concept of rapid releasing.
However, in my personal opinion, the author wrote this book before she really should have. Yes, she'd made more from rapid releasing than she'd made from her previous writing. However, she wasn't earning a liveable amount from it. I would have rather learned from someone who'd done it for longer and with a higher level of success.
The book also seemed hastily produced to me. At times, it wasn't well organized, and there were problems with the formatting as well as typos.
However, in my personal opinion, the author wrote this book before she really should have. Yes, she'd made more from rapid releasing than she'd made from her previous writing. However, she wasn't earning a liveable amount from it. I would have rather learned from someone who'd done it for longer and with a higher level of success.
The book also seemed hastily produced to me. At times, it wasn't well organized, and there were problems with the formatting as well as typos.
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