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    Mastering Book Hooks for Authors
    Mastering Book Hooks for Authors
    Mastering Book Hooks for Authors
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    Mastering Book Hooks for Authors

    By Rob Eagar

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    Authors, what if one sentence is all it takes to grab a reader's interest?

    Would you want to know the secret? Of course, every author desires to sell more books. That's the power of a hook. And, it just worked on you.

    A book hook is a statement or question designed to generate immediate curiosity and entice readers to want more.

    Why is a hook important? Language is the power of the book sale. As an author, you don't sell books to machines. You sell books to human beings. A book hook uses powerful language that naturally piques a person's interest.

    Book marketing expert, Rob Eagar, has coached over 800 authors and helped both fiction and nonfiction books hit The New York Times bestseller list. In this concise guide, he skillfully explains:

    •How to create a book hook
    •The difference between fiction and non-fiction hooks
    •Where to use a book hook to maximize sales

    Mastering Book Hooks for Authors will teach you how to create attention-grabbing language for your book, regardless of the genre. Capture more reader interest by using the power of a hook.

     

    Also includes access to "The Ultimate Book Marketing Plan Template for Authors" by Rob Eagar that takes the guesswork out of launching your new book.

    Do you have every book in The Author's Guide Series from Rob Eagar? It's the most comprehensive collection of marketing instruction for writers. Other books include:

    The Author's Guide to Email Marketing
    The Author's Guide to Marketing Books on Amazon
    The Author's Guide to Email Marketing

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRob Eagar
    Release dateDec 22, 2017
    ISBN9781386336105
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      Mastering Book Hooks for Authors - Rob Eagar

      Mastering

      Book Hooks

      for Authors

      ––––––––

      How to Capture Reader ATTENTION

      and Book Sales in 30 Words or Less

      by Rob Eagar

      Copyright

      ––––––––

      Copyright © 2018 by Rob Eagar

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

      Free Gift for Authors

      ––––––––

      What if you could know your book will be a success before you launch it?

      Take the guesswork out of how to sell books. Get my Ultimate Book Marketing Plan Template for Authors for FREE!

      This one-of-a-kind resource is an insider’s guide to launching books that I use with my New York Times bestselling fiction and nonfiction clients.

      Save time and boost confidence with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful checklists that walk you step-by-step through the process. It’s like having a personal marketing expert by your side. This professional-quality template is designed to help you:

      Identify all major tactics to launch your book, including pre-orders, Amazon, email, influencers, launch team, social media, advertising, publicity, and much more.

      Set up a timeline that explains the best activities to do in the right order.

      Clarify marketing language that helps capture reader attention.

      Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have a successful launch plan in place!

      Get my Ultimate Book Marketing Plan Template for Authors for FREE at:

      http://www.startawildfire.com/free-resources/book-marketing-plan-template

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Free Gift for Authors

      About the Author

      Endorsements

      What is a Book Hook?

      Word of Mouth is Lazy

      How to Create a Book Hook

      How to Write Hooks for Nonfiction

      How to Write Hooks for Fiction

      Examples of Ineffective Hooks

      Tease, Don’t Describe

      Tease, Don’t Teach

      Say More by Saying Less

      Examples of Effective Fiction Hooks

      Examples of Effective Non-Fiction Hooks

      Bundle Hooks for a Book with Diverse Content

      Where to Use Your Book Hook

      Make an Author Happy Today

      Free Gift for Authors

      Other Books by Rob Eagar

      Get Expert Help with Your Books

      About the Author

      Okay, I know what you’re thinking. You’re wondering, I appreciate this free e-book, but who is Rob Eagar and why should I listen to him?

      I understand your question. I may not be a household name, but here’s why I’m glad you chose

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