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Episode #166: What It Takes To Become A NYT Bestseller With Michael Drew

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Summary Ever wondered what it really takes to become a New York Times bestseller It s a journey that requires strategy dedication and a deep understanding of the publishing industry Today my guest Michael Drew a book marketing expert joins us to share his incredible insights and experiences in helping authors achieve bestseller status In episode 166 of The Author s Corner Michael Drew shares his journey from high school dropout to helping authors achieve New York Times bestseller status He discusses the role of bestseller lists in curating books for readers the mechanics of publishing and the challenges of getting books on retail shelves Michael also highlights the need for a strong marketing platform understanding publishing costs and negotiating co-op budgets He introduces the 741 rule explaining how to reach customers through multiple channels and outlines the five standards for making the New York Times list while also mentioning other key bestseller lists nbsp Key takeaways How tying your book back to your business can establish trustThe importance of marketing and promotion in publishingRecognizing the challenges in the publishing industryThe value of a bestseller lies in the effort to meet the standardsWhat to expect regarding publishing expensesUnderstanding revenue breakdowns for better negotiationsThe 741 rule for effective customer engagementThe five standards for qualifying for the New York Times bestseller listAnd more Resources mentioned in this episode The Promotabook WebsiteGoogle s Study Zero Momment of TruthThe Wizard of Ads by Roy H WilliamsAbout Michael Drew Michael Drew is a book marketing expert entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Promotabook With over 26 years of experience in the publishing industry Michael has launched 104 consecutive books onto national bestseller lists including over 130 New York Times Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellers He has also orchestrated more than 1 000 number-one Amazon titles Michael s strategic marketing campaigns have significantly boosted the visibility and profitability of numerous authors Spread the word LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookClick here to visit this podcast episode

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