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Rob Eagar is the founder of WildFire Marketing who helps authors and publishers spread their message through innovative marketing strategies. He has trained over 100 authors from beginners to best-sellers. The results his clients enjoy include:
● Larger book sales.
● Increased media exposure.
● More speaking events at higher fees.
● Enhanced website activity and online influence.
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WildFire Marketing tracks the top 15 ECPA publishers according to the average ranking of their 20 best-selling books on Amazon.
Comparing this monthly data over time helps authors and publishers identify who is best utilizing this important online sales channel.
Note: Amazon rankings do not reflect accurate sales figures. However, they can help determine how specific publishers or titles perform over time versue their peers.
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WildFire Marketing E-Newsletter May, 2009 |
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Book Marketing "Greatest Hits"
Since last month's newsletter, things have been crazy here at WildFire Marketing. Business is stronger than ever (during a recession), and all kinds of exciting projects are happening. In addition, I'm leaving shortly for an extended vacation overseas with my wife, Ashley, to celebrate our 10th anniversary. So, there's been a lot going on these last few weeks. This means my time to write new articles for this month's newsletter has been limited. But, don't worry, I came up with a great, value-laden idea to make this newsletter special.
As a consultant, I don't pretend to know everything marketing, publishing, and selling books. Sure, I've got a lot of expertise, but I also lean on other smart people to stay on top of the latest news and information. So, this month, I wanted to bring some of these individuals and their "greatest hits" to you.
Below is a list of some of the best recent blog posts, podcasts, and videos that I've read. If you take time to visit each one, I promise that you will find incredible tips for your job as an author. If you already frequent these blogs, I encourage you to go back and read the posts again - they're worth it. Enjoy!
Alan Rinzler's Blog
Wise publishing industry veteran
Great literary agent and straight-shooter
Alan Weiss' Blog
Excellent consultant and business guru
Futurist, author, and marketing consultant
You knew I'd throw one of my own posts into the mix!
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Advanced Book Marketing
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In this economy, selling books is harder than ever. But, it's still possible to spread your message like wildfire. What are you doing to get your book in front of the right readers? If you're feeling stuck or need new ideas, check out my audio teaching set, Advanced Book Marketing for Authors. You get over 6 hours of top-level instruction that will show you how to:
- Land more speaking engagements and raise your fees
- Send newsletters that create book sales
- Utilize media interviews to sell more books
- Build a growing database of leaders, and much more...
Discs 1 & 2: How to Market for More Bookings
Discs 3 & 4: Write Newsletters that Get Results
Discs 5 & 6: Turn Media Interviews into Book Sales
Discs 7 & 8: Author Q&A: Includes instruction on how to: Set Better Speaking Fees, Build a Leader Database, Negotiating Tips, and many more.
Plus: Disc #1 includes 10 bonus teaching resources, such as listener handouts, author website checklist, and samples of professional newsletters, press releases, and speaking contracts. Click here and listen to a brief teaching sample. You'd have to pay over $1,000 to get this kind of intensive instruction at a writer's conference. Instead, you can learn at your own pace, pay only $125, and save a ton of money.
Don't delay, order the CD set today before our offices close next Tuesday, May 26th.
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Office Closed: May 26th - June 5th
Our office at WildFire Marketing will close at 12 noon Eastern time from Tuesday, May 26th - Friday, June 5th. We will be celebrating Ashley's birthday and our 10-year anniversary with an extended vacation. Access to phone and email will be extremely limited. If you have any urgent questions, please contact me before then.
On a side note, I hope all of you are making your own plans to get away and relax this Memorial Day weekend. Writing books and public speaking can be more emotionally, mentally, and physically taxing than most of us realize. And, it's crucial to the long-term health of your business and ministry to take regular time off. God set a great example when He rested on the seventh day after creation. I hope you will follow His lead and do the same.
Thanks for subscribing to this newsletter, and please take a moment to forward this newsletter to your author and publishing-industry friends.
Thanks!
Rob Eagar
WildFire Marketing
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