"I don't know what promotion costs or what I'll get for it."

Most platforms hide pricing. You're expected to negotiate, guess, or just trust it'll be worth it.

"I need someone credible to talk about my book - not just me."

Readers trust a review from a platform they respect far more than an author promoting their own work.

"I don't know how to do social media without feeling like I'm selling."

You're a writer, not a content creator. Reels, carousels, trailers - that's skill and time you don't have.

"My book has no visual identity beyond the cover."

No trailer, no shareable graphics, no video. In a video-first world, most books are invisible.

"My reach doesn't go beyond my own circle."

However often you post, it's the same audience. No pathway to other cities, communities, or countries.

"I have no author identity outside my Amazon page."

Readers follow authors, not just books - but that needs a platform, a profile, and a community.