This package is ideal for an author on budget, looking to make the most of their marketing dollars.  If you’re ready to roll your sleeves up and jump into the promotional game, this is the package for you.  

• Online Access to AME-University Looking for a resource to satisfy your author marketing needs?  AME University is full of incredible marketing and promotional ideas.  Free webinars, podcasts, articles, newsletters, eBooks and more!  This online resource is just what you need to need to expand your book marketing knowledge!  Market your book with tools from the industry experts!

 

• “Fascinating Authors” Q&A Online Guest Appearance.

You’ll be featured on the Fascinating Authors website along with your personalized Q&A’s.  We will syndicate your posting and announce it to our mailing list that exceeds 5,000 book lovers.

 

• Triple Blog Book Blitz.

We will feature your book on at least three popular online book review sites.  Your content will include a powerful description of your book, as well as links directing readers to purchase your book.  Once posted, it becomes permanent for readers and the media to see for months and years to come.

 

• Top 100 Media Leads Directory.

This comprehensive media contact list will help you jump to the head of the media line.  We've done all the legwork so you can contact the top media outlets and get the airtime you deserve.  This directory includes the top 100 radio shows, daily newspapers, magazines and book reviewers.

• Personalized Press Release.

Regardless of the path media takes, online or offline, a well-crafted press release that sings your praises will increase the likelihood of big book sales.  Our top author/book copywriting specialist will create a custom press release that captures the essence of your book.  The press release is yours to keep; for many of our authors, it is the foundation for their book marketing and promotional initiatives.

 

• Book Promotion How-To Library.

"Red Hot Internet Publicity" and "Book to Bestseller" Red Hot Internet Publicity is the definitive roadmap to help you promote your book online as a pro.  You'll discover more than 900 of the latest and most powerful online promotion ideas that will advance your book publicity and branding to the next level.  You will benefit from some of the best little-known blogs, social media sites and chat rooms—the very places where your readers meet to discuss books like yours.  In addition, you will receive Book to Bestseller—how to run a book signing, autograph party and special events.

 

• Bookstore Distributor Contacts.

Having the right list of contacts is crucial when looking for a book distributor.  We’ll provide you with the list of the top book store distributors and give you tips on how to make the best first impression!

 

• Book Blurb Pitch to Bloggers.

Give us your book summary and we’ll send it out to our incredible list of book review bloggers!

Investment: $695

Maybe you’re looking for a little more than a basic package and need a professional to help analyze your website.  This is just what you need!  We’ll give you a website analysis that will tell you what you need to do to make a difference to your website to position your book for success!  Our team of online professionals will give it you to straight. 

• Online Access to AME-University

Looking for a resource to satisfy your author marketing needs?  AME University is full of incredible marketing and promotional ideas.  Free webinars, podcasts, articles, newsletters, eBooks and more!  This online resource is just what you need to need to expand your book marketing knowledge!  Market your book with tools from the industry experts!

 

• “Fascinating Authors” Q&A Online Guest Appearance.
You’ll be featured on the Fascinating Authors website along with your personalized Q&A’s.  We will syndicate your posting and announce it to our mailing list that exceeds 5,000 book lovers.

 

• Triple Blog Book Blitz.
We will feature your book on at least three popular online book review sites.  Your content will include a powerful description of your book, as well as links directing readers to purchase your book.  Once posted, it becomes permanent for readers and the media to see for months and years to come.

 

• Top 100 Media Leads Directory.
This comprehensive media contact list will help you jump to the head of the media line.  We've done all the legwork so you can contact the top media outlets and get the airtime you deserve.  This directory includes the top 100 radio shows, daily newspapers, magazines and book reviewers.

 

• Personalized Press Release.
Regardless of the path media takes, online or offline, a well-crafted press release that sings your praises will increase the likelihood of big book sales.  Our top author/book copywriting specialist will create a custom press release that captures the essence of your book.  The press release is yours to keep; for many of our authors, it is the foundation for their book marketing and promotional initiatives.

 

• Book Promotion How-To Library.
"Red Hot Internet Publicity" and "Book to Bestseller"
Red Hot Internet Publicity is the definitive roadmap to help you promote your book online as a pro.  You'll discover more than 900 of the latest and most powerful online promotion ideas that will advance your book publicity and branding to the next level.  You will benefit from some of the best little-known blogs, social media sites and chat rooms—the very places where your readers meet to discuss books like yours.  In addition, you will receive Book to Bestseller—how to run a book signing, autograph party and special events.

• Website Analysis.

Do you know that today’s web shoppers are quick to leave a site, and shopping cart abandonment is at record highs? Even if your site is terrific, it’s likely that you’re losing sales.  We’ll give your website an analysis and make recommendations to help improve your chance for sales!

• Marketing Plan

This is a step-by-step plan of how to do everything below, in what order.

We'll put together a task list for you so you don't miss an opportunity to promote your book!

• Be a Local Superstar!

Have you promoted yourself to your local media yet? If not, you should! This local media promotion will help get you exposure in your local market, your hometown, or (if you’ve written fiction) the setting of your book! This program will target all local print media, TV, radio, and any online venues we can pitch to. We’ll cover all mediums to make sure your home base is covered!

 

• Book Blurb Pitch to Bloggers.

Give us your book summary and we’ll send it out to our incredible list of book review bloggers!

 

Investment:  $995

 

Beware, this is for serious authors only! We’ll give you the foundation to build your online platform and help establish your title in its respective genre.  You won’t find a better social media starter kit anywhere else.  We’ll do the majority of the work for you AND we’ll give you the tools you’ll need to keep the moment going!

 

• Online Access to AME-University

Looking for a resource to satisfy your author marketing needs?  AME University is full of incredible marketing and promotional ideas.  Free webinars, podcasts, articles, newsletters, eBooks and more!  This online resource is just what you need to need to expand your book marketing knowledge!  Market your book with tools from the industry experts!

 

• “Fascinating Authors” Q&A Online Guest Appearance.
You’ll be featured on the Fascinating Authors website along with your personalized Q&A’s.  We will syndicate your posting and announce it to our mailing list that exceeds 5,000 book lovers.

 

• Triple Blog Book Blitz.
We will feature your book on at least three popular online book review sites.  Your content will include a powerful description of your book, as well as links directing readers to purchase your book.  Once posted, it becomes permanent for readers and the media to see for months and years to come.

 

• Top 100 Media Leads Directory.
This comprehensive media contact list will help you jump to the head of the media line.  We've done all the legwork so you can contact the top media outlets and get the airtime you deserve.  This directory includes the top 100 radio shows, daily newspapers, magazines and book reviewers.

• Personalized Press Release.
Regardless of the path media takes, online or offline, a well-crafted press release that sings your praises will increase the likelihood of big book sales.  Our top author/book copywriting specialist will create a custom press release that captures the essence of your book.  The press release is yours to keep; for many of our authors, it is the foundation for their book marketing and promotional initiatives.

 

• Book Promotion How-To Library.
"Red Hot Internet Publicity" and "Book to Bestseller"
Red Hot Internet Publicity is the definitive roadmap to help you promote your book online as a pro.  You'll discover more than 900 of the latest and most powerful online promotion ideas that will advance your book publicity and branding to the next level.  You will benefit from some of the best little-known blogs, social media sites and chat rooms—the very places where your readers meet to discuss books like yours.  In addition, you will receive Book to Bestseller—how to run a book signing, autograph party and special events.

 

• Facebook and Twitter Handbooks.

Everyone needs a little help with social media.  Our Facebook and Twitter handbooks will give you more than enough direction on how to make the most of these incredible social media tools!

 

• Website Analysis.

Do you know that today’s web shoppers are quick to leave a site, and shopping cart abandonment is at record highs? Even if your site is terrific, it’s likely that you’re losing sales.  We’ll give your website an analysis and make recommendations to help improve your chance for sales!

• Marketing Plan

This is a step-by-step plan of how to do everything below, in what order.

We'll put together a task list for you so you don't miss an opportunity to promote your book!

• Be a Local Superstar!

Have you promoted yourself to your local media yet? If not, you should! This local media promotion will help get you exposure in your local market, your hometown, or (if you’ve written fiction) the setting of your book! This program will target all local print media, TV, radio, and any online venues we can pitch to. We’ll cover all mediums to make sure your home base is covered!

• Facebook and Twitter Guides.

Do you know how to make the most of book promotion using Facebook and Twitter?  We’ll give you the insider tips and “how to’s” that will have you Tweeting and getting Fans and Friends in a no time!  We’ll show you how to maximize both your Twitter Page and Facebook Fan pages.

• Custom Twitter Page.

We’ll build your Customer Twitter page to maximize your success and position you for growth!

 

• Custom Facebook Fan Page.

You don’t have to think twice!  We’ll build your Facebook Fan page for you.  Get ready to be popular!

 

• Custom Squidoo Page.

Don’t under estimate the power of Squidoo!  We’ll create your own personalized Squidoo page and make the most of your title!

 

• Article Syndication.
What are you an expert on?  Tell us all about it!  If your book is a cookbook for busy families, for example, maybe you know of an interesting way to get kids to eat a healthier breakfast.  We will syndicate up to three articles for you on the top online article directories.  These are online libraries of content—now, your content!  People looking for information on your topic will search the internet and find your articles, and thereby find your book.

 

• Your Custom Author Tour Consultation on How to Pitch a Bookstore.

Take advantage of our Author Marketing Experts and enjoy a one-hour phone consultation to discuss your title and how to position it to your local bookstores and other marketing outlets.

 

• Book Blurb Pitch to Bloggers.

Give us your book summary and we’ll send it out to our incredible list of book review bloggers!

 

Investment:  $1,495

Virtual Author Tour™ includes:

 

How does a Virtual Author Tour™ work? First, our team of book promoters, marketing specialists and journalists study your book and genre to determine the best online channels and platforms for promotion.

 

Then, we use cutting edge “push-pull” online strategies to gain the exposure you need. How does it work? We “push” information out to targeted online audiences to create buzz and interest. Then, we “pull” that same demographic back to your website, for top exposure and the best chance for top sales.

 

After all, the revolution in cyberspace and book promotion offers loads of options other than just waiting for book reviews! While we love book reviews, this market can be tricky. Sales are about exposure and exposure is gained by pulling people to a website.

 

As leaders in our field, we use these revolutionary Internet “pull” strategies for inbound marketing to you and your website because they work! And since everything’s online, these efforts gain exposure that lasts long after your Virtual Author Tour is over—one, two years or more! Eleven books on the New York Times bestseller list tell the story. Pull marketing works and it works well.

 

Your Virtual Author Tour™ includes the following:

 

 

Virtual Author Tour 90 Days

• LibraryThing.com or GoodReads Book Giveaway Promotion

This giveaway is a great promotional opportunity that offers your book phenomenal exposure to book lovers, who vie for a chance to win a copy.  You must be willing to give away 10 copies of your book. There are millions of books currently catalogued on these sites, and the number of members, books and reviews grows daily. We will select either GoodReads or LibraryThing for your promotion, the selection process often depends on book content, timing of release, etc.

Here is how the promotion works:

Author commits to give away and ship 10 copies of their book to 10 winners. Campaigns run for seven (7) days. We will determine the best week to run your promotion relative to your campaign schedule, to make the most of the promotion.

 

AME will handle the entire promotion. You’ll provide us with some basic information before we launch the campaign (i.e. book cover image, bio, book summary and link to order the book) and we will do the rest.

 

AME will email you the list of winners at the end of the campaign. We will email you the list of the winners and you’ll ship the books to the winners within 2 business days.

 

• Online Access to AME-U

Looking for a resource to satisfy your author marketing needs?  AME University is full of incredible marketing and promotional ideas.  Free webinars, podcasts, articles, newsletters, eBooks and more!  This online resource is just what you need to need to expand your book marketing knowledge!  Market your book with tools from the industry experts!

 

• Fascinating Authors Interview. One of the top online author interview sites! You’ll receive a published Q&A and guest radio spot to read an excerpt from your book, an excellent combo to really hook potential readers!

• Guest Blog Tour and Online Media Promotion. Guest blogging placements, excerpts and author profiles on three high-traffic sites is a fantastic, proven way to get coverage in your market.

• Top 100 Media leads for article/interview/blog pitching

Top 100 radio shows, daily newspapers, magazines and book reviewers. Jump to the head of the media line! These media contacts will include tons of exclusive information like emails and phone numbers!

• Your Personalized Media Kit which includes:

• A custom press release for your book
• Author bio
• Q&A
• Tip sheet (if appropriate)

• Book Promotion How-To Library:

"Red Hot Internet Publicity" and "Book to Bestseller" and our "Facebook and Twitter Handbooks."

• Website Design Evaluation:

A bird's eye look and critique of your website design to match your book's theme, and draw your visitors into your site and keep 'em coming back again and again.

 

• Marketing Plan

This is a step-by-step plan of how to do everything below, in what order.

We'll put together a task list for you so you don't miss an opportunity to promote your book!

• Be a Local Superstar!

Have you promoted yourself to your local media yet? If not, you should! This local media promotion will help get you exposure in your local market, your hometown, or (if you’ve written fiction) the setting of your book! This program will target all local print media, TV, radio, and any online venues we can pitch to. We’ll cover all mediums to make sure your home base is covered!

• Custom Twitter Page with instructions on how to grow your Twitter followers and maximize your presence on Twitter!

 

• Custom Facebook Fan Page with instructions on how to grow and maximize your Fan Page!

 

• Custom Squidoo Page with instructions on how to grow and maximize your Squidoo Page!

 

• Your Author Tour

• Five AME selected contacts for bookstores within your proximity (driving distance) or an area of your choice.
• Full instructions on how to pitch bookstores.
• Access to our Exclusive Webinar "How to Create an Exceptional Event"

 

• Red Hot Social Bookmarking

Everyone talks about Social Bookmarking - but what is it and how will it help you? What's Social Bookmarking? Social bookmarks create a people-powered search engine and are designed to potentially bring thousands of people to your website. When your website is bookmarked and tagged with the topic of your book, your readers can use these bookmarks for searching when they are looking for information and content on your subject. The more times a web page is bookmarked, the more popular, the best links a person will find! Additionally, search engines love social bookmarking sites. When your website or blog is bookmarked, your site draws additional traffic and higher search engine rankings.

 

• Blogger Review Pitch, Tier 2

A personalized review pitch sent to major industry book reviewers. We will create a customized review pitch and pitch our exclusive list of major industry book reviewers.  We will also pitch your book to our blogger groups for their review consideration!

 

PLUS: Over the years we've established relationships with hundreds of different bloggers.  We will pitch your book to our own personal groups, contacting the bloggers who fit your genre. These pitches also appear in Facebook and Twitter for enhanced exposure!

 

 

Investment: $2,895 (90 day Campaign)