About
Producers James Khanlarian and Peter Couture with author K. Stephens at the 2024 Maine International Film Festival where 'The Ghost Trap' was its Centerpiece Film.
For more than 30 years, I’ve lived, written, traveled, and marketed across the state of Maine as a journalist and author. After years of marketing my first novel, a chance encounter led to my book getting optioned by a Los Angeles production company. I was then hired as the screenwriter and served as an executive producer. With a lot of hard work, that turned into an independent feature film shot in Maine. Now, as an author with Maine Authors Publishing, I want to share with other authors how to connect with Maine readers — authentically and successfully. This site is geared toward:
• New or emerging authors
• Indie authors
• Traditional authors who lack marketing support
• Writers preparing to publish
• Writers who need structure, templates, and actionable guidance
This hub brings together practical book marketing advice, Maine-specific resources, digital tools, templates, and step-by-step guides to help local writers grow their author platform and promote their books with confidence.
• New or emerging authors
• Indie authors
• Traditional authors who lack marketing support
• Writers preparing to publish
• Writers who need structure, templates, and actionable guidance
This hub brings together practical book marketing advice, Maine-specific resources, digital tools, templates, and step-by-step guides to help local writers grow their author platform and promote their books with confidence.
Where to start
Free Guide for Maine Authors
Download your free “Maine Author Starter Checklist” and learn how to position your book, build your platform, and connect with Maine readers.
Download your free “Maine Author Starter Checklist” and learn how to position your book, build your platform, and connect with Maine readers.
Maine-Centric Tools
Maine Bookstore & Gift Shop Contact List (2026 Edition)
– Emails, phone numbers, policies, consignment info, tips for approaching each store. Maine Author Event & Festival Calendar (2026 Edition) – Updated annually; includes book fairs, art festivals, library events, craft shows, seasonal markets. Approaching Maine Bookstores: Toolkit – Scripts, email templates, follow-up messages, consignment instructions. Maine Media & Press Kit List – Local newspapers, magazines, radio, blogs, tourism sites that feature local writers. Maine Author Tourism-Season Blueprint – How to sell more books during summer tourist months. |
Marketing Tools
• Book Launch Planner (Maine-Optimized Edition)
• Author Platform Checklist • Newsletter Starter Kit for Authors • Author Branding Workbook • Social Media Toolkit for Writers (includes Canva templates) • Book Marketing Templates (Emails, posts, timelines, checklists) • Book Event & Signing Planning Templates • Local SEO Checklist for Maine Authors • Press Kit Template for Authors |