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Archives for August 2012

Aug 08 2012

Publishers Make Poor Poker Players

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I’m happy to announce that I’ve been asked to be an expert blogger for Digital Book World – the publishing industry’s leading source of news about the future of books.  Check out my first article: Publishers Make Poor Poker Players Also, I’ve been invited to speak at DBW’s “Discoverability and Marketing Conference 2012” in New

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Written by Rob Eagar · Categorized: Marketing Tips

Aug 06 2012

Stop, Look, and Listen for Better Marketing

Young children are often taught to “stop, look, and listen” before they cross the street. Stop to see what’s in front of you. Look both ways to make sure no cars are coming. And, listen for any oncoming traffic. This same principle works in marketing. For example, I teach marketing seminars at conferences across the

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Written by Rob Eagar · Categorized: Author Tips, Marketing Tips, Monday Morning Marketing Tips

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Your Publisher Is Not Your Marketer

January 19, 2026 Posted by Rob Eagar No Comments

Many authors quietly assume their publisher is better at marketing books than they are. This perspective isn’t foolish—it’s actually logical. But, this mindset also puts the author’s book at far greater risk than they might realize. Most authors don’t come from marketing backgrounds. They’re professors, counselors, pastors, executives, clinicians, artists, parents, or first-time authors who

Relying on your publisher to market a book can be a risky mistake. Here is what authors should do instead.

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