About Rob Eagar

Rob Eagar is the founder of WildFire Marketing, a consulting practice that helps authors and publishers sell more books and spread their message like wildfire. He is one of the rare consultants to help both fiction and nonfiction books hit The New York Times bestsellers list. Rob has consulted with numerous publishers and trained over 800 authors. He is the creator of The Author's Guide Series, a comprehensive collection of resources that teaches authors how to sell more books. Find out more at: WildFire Marketing and follow Rob on Twitter.

Jan 09 2022

Why Social Media Stinks at Selling Books

One of the biggest falsehoods that authors and publishers believe is: Social media sells books Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, The New York Times proved this point in a recent article entitled, Millions of Social Media Followers? For Book Sales, It’s Unreliable. Here are some highlights from their reporting: Pop singer,

Dec 12 2021

Big Lies that Indie Authors Believe

My job as a book marketing consultant is to help authors achieve their goals. But, achieving a goal begins by avoiding misconceptions and setting realistic expectations. For instance, I’m a middle-aged, white guy who is only 5 feet, 10 inches tall. No matter how hard I dream or how much I try, I’m never going

Aug 23 2021

Amazon News Authors Can Use

Check out three recent stories related to Amazon that have implications for authors. Warning: There is some weird stuff to report…

Jul 11 2021

Is TikTok Good for Your Book?

Did you know TikTok is having a big effect on the publishing industry? What is causing these unforeseen results? Read this article for the answers…

May 23 2021

How to Pick Your Publishing Path

Are you wondering if self-publishing or traditional publishing is the better option? Get answers from industry insider, Rob Eagar, who has coached over 800 authors…