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ReaderMagnet replaces the guesswork with one platform built around how authors actually think — goal-first, reader-first, results-first.
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The Indie Author's Email List Blueprint
20 pages · PDF · Infographic layouts
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Goal-first
Onboarding — no more paralysis
AI-matched
Partner recommendations, weekly
$9/mo
Starting price — email included
Full funnel
Analytics no competitor offers
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The tools you rely on are holding you back.
BookFunnel and StoryOrigin are not bad products. They are products that grew without a coherent UX vision — and now require tutorials just to use basic features.
The $200 Paywall
Email collection — the entire point of a reader magnet — is locked behind a $200/year plan. The entry plan costs $30. That's a 6.7× price cliff with no middle ground.
Dashboard Overload
StoryOrigin's own FAQ asks: "I'm not sure how to use StoryOrigin. What should I do?" — an admission that their own users can't figure out the product.
Blind Newsletter Swaps
BookFunnel shows you nothing about your swap partner. No list size, no open rates, no history. You have no way to know whether you're trading with a highly engaged list or a dormant one.
Zero Full-Funnel Analytics
Neither platform can tell you if a promo campaign actually led to book sales. You get download counts. That's it. No attribution, no ROI, no insight.
"The indie author market is large, loyal, and underserved.
The first platform to earn a 5-star reputation will own it for a decade."
— ReaderMagnet Platform Proposal, 2026
Built for authors who are serious about growth.
Seven differentiators that no other platform offers — all in one place, with an interface that actually makes sense.
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AI-Powered Partner Matching
ReaderMagnet's matchmaking engine analyzes your genre, list size, open rates, and historical click data to automatically suggest the five most compatible swap partners every week. Each recommendation card shows compatibility score, list size, and average clicks — so you know exactly what you're getting before you agree.
- Weekly smart recommendations
- Compatibility scoring
- Partner stats transparency
ARCs that actually get reviewed.
The Unified Reviewer Portal
Every reviewer on ReaderMagnet carries a public Reliability Score — calculated from their review completion history across all authors on the platform. Set a minimum threshold and automatically filter out readers who historically ghost. Inline annotations, automated review verification via Amazon and Goodreads APIs, and invisible steganographic watermarks protect your work.
- Reliability Score per reviewer
- Inline annotation system
- Auto-verify on Amazon & Goodreads
Readers who come back — and bring friends.
The Reader Passport
Readers are no longer passive downloaders. The Reader Passport gives every reader a profile: reading history, wishlists, followed authors, and badges for reviewing consistency. When you publish a new book, your followers get a push notification through the ReaderMagnet app — bypassing the cluttered inbox entirely.
- Reader profiles & wishlists
- Push notifications on new releases
- Badge system for loyal reviewers
Plus four more tools that change everything.
Features that are completely absent from both BookFunnel and StoryOrigin.
Visual Campaign Builder
Drag-and-drop landing pages with premium genre templates. Built-in A/B testing splits traffic automatically so you discover which cover, headline, or blurb actually converts — without guesswork.
Native Email Sequences
Build a 3–5 email welcome sequence directly in ReaderMagnet. No MailerLite account required. GDPR-compliant, with full delivery tracking built in.
Karma Score System
Authors who join promos but don't promote get flagged automatically. Set a minimum Karma Score for your promos — and only work with authors who follow through.
Full-Funnel Analytics
Track the complete reader journey: download → email open → purchase. See which promo campaigns generated actual book sales revenue, not just download counts.
From sign-up to first campaign in minutes.
The goal-first onboarding wizard is the single most impactful improvement over every other platform. Here's how it works.
Tell us your goal
ReaderMagnet asks one question: what do you want to accomplish today? Build your list, distribute ARCs, find swap partners, or sell direct. The entire interface adapts to your answer.
No tutorials. No YouTube videos. No Facebook group posts asking 'where do I start?'
Get your personalized checklist
Based on your goal and list size, ReaderMagnet generates a 3–5 item Launch Checklist. You see exactly what to do next — and nothing you don't need yet.
AI matches you with partners
Every week, the matchmaking engine surfaces your five most compatible swap and promo partners. Each card shows their list size, open rate, and compatibility score.
Track the full funnel
From download to purchase, ReaderMagnet tracks every step. See which promos drove actual book sales — not just download counts.
What's your most important goal right now?
We'll customize your dashboard to show only what you need.
Interactive demo — click a goal to see your personalized checklist
See exactly what you're getting.
A transparent, feature-by-feature comparison. No marketing spin.
| Feature | ReaderMagnet★ Recommended | BookFunnel | StoryOrigin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email collection on entry plan | |||
| AI-powered partner matching | |||
| Reviewer Reliability Score | |||
| Native iOS & Android app (Author) | |||
| Native iOS & Android app (Reader) | |||
| Full-funnel analytics (download → sale) | |||
| A/B testing for landing pages | |||
| Native email drip sequences | |||
| Karma Score / promo enforcement | |||
| Reader community & profiles | |||
| Invisible steganographic watermarks | |||
| Audiobook delivery (included in plan) | |||
| Transparent swap partner stats | |||
| Group promotions | |||
| Beta reader feedback system | |||
| Unlimited pen names | |||
| Goal-first onboarding wizard | |||
| GDPR compliance |
— = Partial implementation. Data based on platform analysis as of March 2026.
Every plan starts with a full 30-day free trial. Experience the complete platform before you pay a single dollar.
Transparent pricing. No nasty surprises.
Email collection is included from day one. No $200 paywall. No arbitrary pen name limits. Every plan includes a full 30-day free trial.
Starter
Everything you need to start building your list and growing your audience.
Billed $84/year after trial
- Unlimited pen names
- 2,000 downloads / month
- Email collection from day one
- AI partner matching (weekly)
- Group promotions
- Newsletter swaps with partner stats
- Universal book links
- Basic email integrations
- GDPR compliance
Platform not live yet — secure your spot now
Pro
The full platform. Unlimited growth, advanced tools, and full-funnel insight.
Billed $180/year after trial
- Everything in Starter
- Unlimited downloads
- ARC + Beta Reader Portal
- Reviewer Reliability Scores
- Direct sales (ebook & audiobook)
- 50 GB audiobook storage
- A/B testing for landing pages
- Native email drip sequences
- Full-funnel analytics dashboard
- Karma Score enforcement
- Reader Passport community
- Facebook Pixel & advanced tracking
Platform not live yet — secure your spot now
Publisher
For small presses, agencies, and authors managing multiple imprints.
Billed $468/year after trial
- Everything in Pro
- Multi-author team management
- Advanced API access
- Custom domain mapping
- White-label reader portal
- Priority 24/7 support
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom integrations
Platform not live yet — secure your spot now
All plans include a full 30-day free trial · No credit card required · Cancel anytime · GDPR compliant
For readers who want to follow their favorite authors.
Know indie authors?
Get paid to help them.
Every indie author you introduce to ReaderMagnet earns you a recurring commission — and helps another author stop wrestling with tools that were never built for them.
30% recurring commission
Earn every month for every author you refer who stays subscribed.
Your own referral link
One unique link. Share it in your newsletter, on social, or in your author groups.
Free plan upgrade
Refer 3 authors and your own plan upgrades to Author tier — on us.
Co-marketing opportunities
Top ambassadors get featured in our newsletter and blog to reach our growing author audience.
ROI Calculator
What's your list worth?
Per Campaign Estimate
Emails Opened
28% of 2,000
Link Clicks
Based on your open rate above
Estimated Sales
2% click-to-sale
Estimated Campaign Revenue
$19.96
1.1× return on ReaderMagnet Pro ($19/mo)
Estimates based on industry averages. Actual results vary.
The problems authors keep describing.
These are illustrative personas drawn from documented pain points in the indie author community — the exact problems ReaderMagnet is designed to solve.
"I spent years on another platform not realising I couldn't collect emails on my plan. A goal-first onboarding wizard that tells you exactly what you need — and what you don't — would have saved me enormous confusion."
Sarah M.
Cozy Mystery · Indie Author
"Newsletter swaps are powerful, but only if you can find partners whose audience actually overlaps with yours. AI-powered matching based on genre, list quality, and engagement history is exactly what the space has been missing."
James R.
Epic Fantasy · Indie Author
"Current platforms show me everything at once and I never know where to start. A dashboard that adapts to my current goal — grow my list, run an ARC, or launch a promo — would be genuinely transformative."
Priya K.
Contemporary Romance · Indie Author
"ARC management is a nightmare. A reliability score that automatically filters out reviewers who never follow through would save me hours of chasing and reduce piracy risk at the same time."
Marcus T.
Psychological Thriller · Indie Author
"Managing multiple authors means juggling multiple accounts and billing cycles. A single Publisher plan that handles an entire imprint under one roof — with shared analytics — is long overdue."
Elena V.
Historical Fiction · Small Press Owner
"Every other platform assumes you already know what you're doing. A clear checklist that says 'here are your next three steps' is all a new author needs to get started without feeling overwhelmed."
Tom B.
Hard Science Fiction · Debut Author
These personas are illustrative, based on documented pain points from the indie author community. Real verified reviews will appear here after launch.
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Memes for the Indie Author Life
Clever, witty, and 100% relatable. Download and share freely — tag us @ReaderMagnet when you do.
The email list truth
Reader magnet reality
Writing vs. marketing
Newsletter struggles
Sending out ARCs like...
Algorithm vs. your list
Launch day checklist
Before & after reader magnet
No customers yet — that's the point
Be the First. Shape What Gets Built.
ReaderMagnet is in active development. We are not pretending to have thousands of happy customers. We are looking for a small group of indie authors who want to help build the tool they wish existed — and get 12 months free for doing it.
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Weekly Author Marketing Tips
Practical guides, platform news, and list-building strategies — delivered every week.
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