Yes. You can set a future release date so stores list your book for pre-order and switch it to on-sale automatically on launch day.
Why pre-orders help
- Early sales accumulate to release day, which can boost your launch-day rank.
- Readers can reserve the book the moment you announce it.
How to set it up
1. When publishing, set your release/publication date to a future date.
2. Submit early — leave time for Chiify's 24–48 hour review and each store's pre-order lead time (stores need notice; a couple of weeks ahead is safest).
3. Stores open pre-orders and release automatically on your chosen date.
Tips
- Have your final files ready — changing the book during pre-order can be limited at some stores.
- Promote the pre-order link via your Universal Book Link.
- Plan launch marketing for the on-sale day — see how to launch a book.
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