Email marketing for authors, without the blank-page newsletter problem.
AuthorMailingLists.com helps writers build reader lists, send launch campaigns, and keep a weekly newsletter alive with AI drafts grounded in their actual books. It is built for authors who need a simple system, not a general-purpose marketing suite.
- Build genre-specific reader lists
- Use AI to draft launch emails and weekly newsletters
- Send through Amazon SES with bounce and complaint handling
- Import from CSV, Mailchimp, or ConvertKit
Start with a free author mailing list, then upgrade only when your sending volume grows.
A mailing-list workflow made for books, not generic ecommerce.
Most email platforms can technically send author newsletters. The hard part is knowing what to send, keeping readers segmented by book or genre, and turning a manuscript into useful launch material. That is the part AuthorMailingLists.com is built around.
Build a list you own
Social algorithms change. Retailer visibility changes. Your email list is the reader channel you can take with you from book to book.
Turn books into email material
Upload your book catalog so AuthorMailingLists can draft newsletter ideas from your themes, characters, quotes, and comparable titles.
Make launches less frantic
Plan prelaunch, release-week, and follow-up emails from one dashboard instead of rebuilding the same campaign every time.
Built around the moments authors actually send email.
The page target is specific, but the underlying system is the same: capture the right reader, draft the right message, send through clean infrastructure, and keep the next email from becoming a chore.
New authors
Start with a signup form, reader magnet, and a simple welcome email before your first launch.
Series authors
Segment by series, genre, or reader interest so every release goes to the right audience.
Busy authors
Let Always-On newsletters draft book-based emails before the list goes cold.
From reader signup to recurring author emails.
- 1 Create one list per audience or genre.
- 2 Add a signup widget to your author website.
- 3 Import existing readers when appropriate.
- 4 Use AI drafts for launch, newsletter, and re-engagement campaigns.
- 5 Watch opens, clicks, bounces, and complaints so the list stays healthy.
What our users say
"As an author, building a loyal readership is essential, and newsletters play a key role in maintaining that connection while helping to promote and sell books. However, many email marketing platforms charge substantial monthly fees, which can quickly become expensive for independent authors. Author Mailing Lists offers a refreshing and cost-effective alternative. Rather than charging a monthly subscription, it provides access for a modest annual fee, making it more affordable than many comparable services. The platform is straightforward to use, with helpful templates designed to make newsletter creation simple and professional. There is even a template specifically tailored for authors. Users can add their email content, headers, images, and book details, then either save the newsletter or schedule it to be sent at a chosen time. One of the standout features is the fully automated option. By entering your author details and book information, Author Mailing Lists can create and send regular emails on your behalf. This is a valuable tool for authors who understand the importance of consistent communication but may struggle to find the time or inspiration to write a newsletter every month. Overall, Author Mailing Lists is an excellent solution for authors looking for an affordable, easy-to-use, and time-saving newsletter platform. It removes much of the stress from email marketing and allows writers to focus more on writing while still keeping their readers engaged."
Start free. Pay when you outgrow it.
Annual = 10x monthly. Two months free.
Free
forever forever
- 500 emails per month total
- Up to 2 lists
- Up to 2 books
- Preview 1 AI draft from your book
- Embeddable signup widget
- Double opt-in confirmation
- CSV import
- "Powered by AuthorMailingLists" footer on every send
- Upgrade to schedule or regenerate AI drafts
- No automation sequences
Author
or $90/yr (save 2 months) billed once - $7.50/mo equivalent
- 10,000 emails per month total
- Up to 5 lists
- Up to 10 books
- AI email generation from your book
- Pre-built launch / weekly / re-engagement sequences
- ConvertKit + CSV importers
- Reader-magnet delivery (free chapter on signup)
- No "Powered by" footer
- No A/B subject-line testing — upgrade to Active.
Active
or $190/yr (save 2 months) billed once - $15.83/mo equivalent
- 40,000 emails per month total
- Up to 20 lists
- Up to 50 books
- AI subject-line A/B testing
- Engagement-based auto-segmentation (hot / warm / cold)
- Mailchimp + ConvertKit native importers
- Priority support
Pro
or $490/yr (save 2 months) billed once - $40.83/mo equivalent
- 150,000 emails per month total
- Unlimited lists
- Unlimited books
- Priority deliverability lane
- Advanced automation workflows
- Dedicated support
- Early access to new features
Stripe billing. Cancel anytime; you keep access through your paid period. Upgrades are prorated; downgrades take effect at period end.
Quick answers before you start.
Is this different from Mailchimp or ConvertKit?
Yes. Those are broad email platforms. AuthorMailingLists.com adds book upload, author-specific list structure, AI newsletter drafts, reader-magnet workflows, and launch sequence templates.
Can I import an existing author mailing list?
Yes. CSV import is available, with Mailchimp and ConvertKit import paths supported. Import limits and list-health checks protect deliverability.
Can AI write my author email campaigns?
It can draft them from your uploaded book, characters, themes, and quotes. You stay in control of editing, approval, and scheduling.
Ready to make your author list easier to use?
Start free, build the system, and upgrade only when your sending volume grows.
Start free