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Feb 16 2009

How NOT to Market a Book

I couldn’t help but pass along this absurd, but true, example of how NOT to market a book. One of my clients sent me the following email she received from a first-time author trying to promote a new book. Read the text, and ask yourself, “How does this make me feel?”: (The author’s name has

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

Feb 11 2009

10 Reasons Why Authors can Help Publishers Sell More Book in Tough Times

In our tough economy, publishers are facing financial pressure on all sides. Book sales are declining. Bookstores are closing. Marketing budgets are dwindling. Staff is being laid-off. What’s a publisher to do in such dark times? Fortunately, there’s still a light shining in the tunnel. This glimmer of hope is authors. Here are 10 reasons

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

Feb 10 2009

"The Shack" is now a Mansion

As most people know, William Paul Young recently self-published a book for his kids called, “The Shack.” But, no one expected that this book would set records as the most successful self-published book in history. As of today, “The Shack” has sold over 6,100,000 copies! If you haven’t read it yet, get your head out

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

Feb 09 2009

February Comparison of ECPA Publishers

Check out the February Amazon rankings for the Top 15 ECPA Publishers. This research lets you see both the overall CBA industry rankings, plus each publisher’s individual top 20 bestselling book list.Why is this information helpful to you? This is one of the few ways that authors, agents, and publishers can simultaneously see how a

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Written by Rob Eagar · Categorized: CBA Publisher Rankings

Jan 30 2009

Christian Book Expo: Fact or Fiction for Authors

By now, you’ve probably heard about the upcoming Christian Book Expo in Dallas, TX on March 20 – 22nd. This event is being billed by some as the “world’s largest Christian conference,” because it is expected to attract around 200 Christian authors and 20,000 attendees.Lately, I’ve received a lot of questions from authors who are

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

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The Business of Being an Author

January 12, 2026 Posted by Rob Eagar No Comments

Most authors who struggle to sell books don’t have a writing problem. They have a business problem. That statement can make some writers uncomfortable—especially if you’re someone who is talented. You’ve spent years honing your craft, attending workshops, polishing prose, and chasing the elusive ideal of “great writing.” And yet, when the book launches, sales stall.

Most authors who struggle to sell books don’t have a writing problem. They have a business problem. Here's the quiet truth...

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