Marketing Plan Templates for Authors
The expert guides to help you sell novels or non-fiction like wildfire.
In today's publishing climate, nothing influences a publisher's interest more than the strength of an author's platform. If publishers don't think an author can help sell books, they tend to reject the book proposal and choose someone else. This mentality applies to every author, including first-timers struggling to get a contract and even former bestsellers seeking to land a new deal.
The problem is that most authors spend over 80% of their time writing a manuscript but less than 20% preparing for how they'll market that book. Yet, it's the marketing part that usually determines whether or not a book ever gets published. Publishers gravitate to books that they believe will sell in the marketplace. How do you convince them that your book is worth the financial risk? Show them a solid marketing plan.
Rob Eagar has coached over 400 authors at all levels, including several New York Times bestsellers. In addition, he's secured multiple book contracts for himself. So, he know what it takes to gain a publisher’s attention. They want to see real numbers describing how many copies you can sell and how you’ll minimize the risk they take to publish your book. This means you need to go beyond the standard book proposal. Create a well-crafted author marketing plan that shows the details of your platform and your ability to promote effectively. Demonstrate in writing how you can help sell a lot copies on your own. Publishers who see this information are more likely to offer you a contract, and even better, devote more marketing resources to support your book.
This downloadable, 4-page, template serves as your expert guide to create a successful book marketing plan. Separate fiction and non-fiction versions are available. They're in an editable format (Word document) that walks you step-by-step through each part of the process. When you're done, you'll have a professional-quality, book marketing plan for personal use and to accompany discussions with a literary agent or publisher.
Rob's book marketing plan templates will help you:
- Identify your book’s value in a way that makes readers flock to it.
- Distinguish specific groups of readers most likely to buy your book.
- Understand your competition and the advantages your book offers.
- Prove that you’re a financial asset to a publisher, rather than a risk.
- Clarify hooks that capture attention of the media and reviewers.
- Create an effective plan that keeps you focused on success.
Get your copy of Rob Eagar's "Marketing Plan Template for Authors" - your expert guide to sell books like wildfire!
Purchase the Marketing Plan Template for NON-FICTION Authors for $19.99
Purchase the Marketing Plan Template for FICTION Authors for $19.99
Purchase both the FICTION and NON-FICTION template together for $34.98
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