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How do I get started with the marketing process?
Simply mail a copy of the book to us here at EPB. Include:
- Any Reviews that you may have already received
- A Synopsis of the book (written by you or written by us)
- A Picture of your self (preferably professional),
- A Biography including your favorites i.e.; Movie, Actor, Song, Singer, Place, Food, Restaurant, City, State, Name, Color (This makes the biography more personal).
It is important that we read your book. Having first-hand knowledge of your book and what it contains will make it much easier for us to come up with a first-rate press release.
What is the basic cost of your service?
We charge $449.What service do I receive?
Your book will be entered into the appropriate data bases such as…………..
- Approximately 20 Press Release Packages will sent to Book Reviewers.
- EBP will serve as a contact point for those interested in your book.
- EBP will design and print 25 order forms for you to send out to acquaintances.
- EBP will send the same order form to you via email for you to send out over
the internet.
Do you have additional services?
Yes.
- The mailing of 3 Million Email Advertisements can also be purchased for $195;
5 Million for $300- A printed interview will be composed and mailed out to 5 magazines at the cost of $45.
Each addition magazine will be $6.How many books will I sell? How much money will I make?
EBP cannot guarantee any book sales, but will make all contracted efforts to make the author’s book available for purchase.
The success of your book depends on the amount of effort that you are willing to put into it. Many authors make contacts with the audience that their book is geared toward. For example, Garland Favorito’s book, Our Nation Betrayed, is a political best seller. Why? Because Garland has a full-page ad in The Washington Times. Advertising sells books. He has had radio hosts seek him out because of this ad.
Another author, Dr. Bree Keyton, advertises in Christian magazines, has her own web site, and travels the Mid-West promoting her books.
Richard Yokley, who wrote T.V. Firefighters, attends firefighting conferences and museums, and also affiliates himself with firefighting newsletters. Bookstores and firefighting specialty stores contacted by EBP have also carried his book.
Beverly Sumwalt’s Druk’s Path sold many copies using the email order form. Beverly’s acquaintances were not put on the spot to purchase her book. She emailed the form so that they could discreetly buy or ignore her book.
Royal LaPlante frequently visits the Border’s and Dalton Books along the NorthWest Coast selling his collection of books. He has made himself known to the managers and does not have any problems getting book signings.
Wilma Edwards and her book Shandor have become familiar in Del Mar, CA at various bookstores such as Barnes & Noble. Wilma gave her friends a discount of 25%. Giving books away free doesn’t make you any money. Remember that.
Mel Epstein’s BRANDICAPPED? (a book about product branding) is being used as teaching material at a university in the Texas. Mel contacted the university, sold himself and his book to the establishment.
EBP will be contacted when someone wants to purchase. We in turn will contact you. Since we will not be responsible for getting the orders out, we will not take a percentage of the money paid for the book.
How will I get paid for the sales of my books that are ordered from EBP?
Payment go to you from the printer of your book since that is where they are ordered from.Will my book be in bookstores?
Your book will be on the appropriate databases that bookstores can order from.
How long will you represent me and my book?
The efforts of marketing your book will be performed for one year.Will I be doing book signings and/or interviews?
Honestly, national book signings and interviews are available only to very famous, high-profile authors. But, your local bookstores and community events will be much easier to schedule. They are usually happy to have you. Make yourself well-known to the managers and get your foot in the door.Who will be responsible for outstanding invoices from bookstores and the like?
As stated before, orders coming to EBP will be passed on to you. We will not be held responsible for overdue invoices that may result from non-payment.
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