Publisher Rocket: A Game-Changer for Self-Published Authors

When it comes to self-publishing, there’s one thing we’re all painfully aware of it’s a crowded market. With thousands of new titles hitting Amazon each day, finding a way to stand out can feel like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. Luckily, I found Publisher Rocket, a tool that changed the way I approach publishing and helped boost my book sales dramatically.

Developed by Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur, the creator of Atticus, another key tool for self-published authors (in my opinion), Publisher Rocket is a data-driven research tool that gives authors valuable insights into Amazon’s marketplace. It helps you understand what potential readers are searching for and how your books can stand out. But it’s not just for self-published authors, traditional publishers use it too.

In this post, I’ll walk you through my experiences (as a self-published author of 24 novels) using Publisher Rocket, highlighting its key features and how it has helped me refine everything from keywords to categories, and even plan effective ad campaigns. If you’re serious about reaching more readers and making more informed publishing decisions, read on.

By the way, if you want to read the post on Atticus, you can find it HERE.

There are five main search types on Publisher Rocket:

• Keyword Search

• Competition Analyzer

• Category Search

• Amazon Ads

• Reverse ASIN Lookup

This is how the main dashboard actually looks like: