Dimension scores are derived from public data and fields; weighted into the composite. Reference only.
Book Formula is an English-language online self-publishing course created by Robert Plank. Its core goal is to help business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, and consultants turn their expertise into a book that can be published on Amazon Kindle, in print, and even on Audible. It is not a traditional literary writing course; it is closer to a commercial program built around “expert books + personal branding + sales funnels.”
The course is a digitally delivered, instant-access online Home Study Course. The page mentions the option to join a live online class, but it is mainly presented as an on-demand online course. Its four modules cover topic hooks, author bios, titles, Canva covers, book mock-ups, outlines, speaking scripts, recording, transcription and editing, book sales websites, Amazon Kindle/print publishing, traffic, and monetization. Bonus materials include podcast guesting examples, audiobook publishing, compilation book case studies, book website templates, and a reward interview on Marketer of the Day Podcast after completing a book.
The online course is priced at $247, with an alternative payment option of $25 x 10 months, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The website also offers higher-priced Done For You services: Mini Book at $1500, Full Book at $5000, and Compilation Book at $8500, covering items such as cover design, editing, formatting, physical books, and partial Amazon/Audible publishing. Book Launch services start at $500 and run for 1–3 months, including podcast content repurposing, Kindle free promotion days, email sequences, media kits, Influencer promotion, and more.
The main advantage is that the roadmap is very complete: it can take someone from “no book” to a cover, mock-up, recording, transcription, launch, and marketing. Pricing and the refund policy are also relatively clear. It places strong emphasis on Amazon as a customer acquisition channel, making it suitable for people who see a book as a business card and a lead-generation tool for consulting services. The downsides are that there is no visible formal accreditation or certificate, and the course length, update schedule, community access, and Q&A frequency are unclear. The copy also feels heavily marketing-oriented. Although Book Launch mentions download and review targets, it explicitly does not guarantee results. The course also depends heavily on English-language market ecosystems such as Amazon, Audible, Goodreads, and podcasts.
It is better suited to consultants, coaches, entrepreneurs, and nonfiction authors who can create content in English, serve overseas clients, and want to build expert positioning. If your goal is Chinese-language publishing, domestic e-commerce, or traditional publishing in China, the fit is limited. Access from China cannot be determined from the available page content alone, and payment methods are not disclosed. Alternatives worth considering include Udemy/KDP self-publishing courses, Reedsy Learning, Kindlepreneur, or domestic Chinese paid courses on writing and publishing.
⚠ This review is compiled from public sources and does not constitute a purchase recommendation. Verify all facts on the vendor's official site. Verify on bookformula.com official site.
bookformula.com is an United States Education provider. TG4G tracks its product information, an overall rating of 6.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of Workable. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach bookformula.com directly.