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Episode 17: The Complete Amazon Best Seller Playbook
May 15, 2025 · 25 min

🎙 Episode 17: The Complete Amazon Bestseller Playbook

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to hit Amazon bestseller status, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

After seeing one too many authors misled by overpriced “bestseller services,” Renee breaks down the exact strategy Smart Publishing uses to help authors reach the top of the charts—without smoke, mirrors, or wasted money.

From category selection to launch day timing, this is your insider guide to making your book a bestseller on Amazon.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why launching all formats at once kills your chances of hitting #1

The difference between sales and orders (and why it matters)

How to use a Kindle-only release to your advantage

Why “silent publishing” is a bestseller game-changer

How Amazon categories and SEO keywords work together—and how they can sabotage your results if misaligned

What Amazon’s algorithm might do behind the scenes (and how to work with it, not against it)

🎯 Whether you’re self-publishing for the first time or tired of being burned by vague promises, this episode gives you the real playbook.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review if you found this helpful—and connect with Renee directly on Facebook if you have follow-up questions.

📲 Learn more at www.smartpublishingbook.com