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Is There Any Source for Expert Authors or Specialist in their Fields/Niche?

by Charles Harper
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Hello Warriors:

Do you know how to find expert authors, etc. for radio, etc without having to pay for their appearance?

This is an example: I went looking to find 10 people to interview in the wedding consultant field. I was frustrated because I had to wade through the thousands of mega sites with consultant listings.

So I am wondering if there is a source or a place to find those kinds of folks who would want to be interviewed.

CT
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  • Profile picture of the author marciayudkin
    EzineArticles.com is a great source of experts.

    Normally those who have written good articles are eager to be interviewed. They value the publicity.

    Of course, you'll want to weed out all the people who are obviously using ghost writers who can't speak English, who offer same-old, same-old boring information and those who are trying to use articles to sell in an overly aggressive way.

    Good luck,
    Marcia Yudkin
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
      Originally Posted by marciayudkin View Post

      EzineArticles.com is a great source of experts.

      Normally those who have written good articles are eager to be interviewed. They value the publicity.

      Of course, you'll want to weed out all the people who are obviously using ghost writers who can't speak English, who offer same-old, same-old boring information and those who are trying to use articles to sell in an overly aggressive way.

      Good luck,
      Marcia Yudkin
      Probably easier than doing a google search, Marcia, you are right.

      CT
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  • Profile picture of the author Christophe Young
    Check out selfgrowth.com as well. LOTS of experts in various fields.
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  • Profile picture of the author jamespitt
    Also try this site - HARO - Help a Reporter Out (TM) | Free Publicity
    They are great for exactly what you want
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    • Profile picture of the author marciayudkin
      Also try this site - HARO - Help a Reporter Out (TM) | Free Publicity
      They are great for exactly what you want
      I've done a HARO request, and the responses can be overwhelming. In addition, respondents are not always polite if you get back to them and ask for more information or thank them and tell them they're not relevant to your needs.

      EZA puts you more in control. HARO would be a great secondary way to search if EZA did not turn up much.

      Marcia Yudkin
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
      Originally Posted by jamespitt View Post

      Also try this site - HARO - Help a Reporter Out (TM) | Free Publicity
      They are great for exactly what you want
      HARO also. That is another great idea. I will use that one too.

      I agree about Ezine, but wading through the affiliation marketers and ghostwriters can be a bit challenging.

      But still, I have some very good sources now....

      CT
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Search for books in the niche on Amazon. Many, if not most of the authors, will have a website and you'll be able to find contact information. I think you'll find a high percentage of authors will grant you an interview (at no charge) if you give them a chance to plug their book. I know I've never turned anyone down, even high school kids just because I love that they have the courage to ask.
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Search for books in the niche on Amazon. Many, if not most of the authors, will have a website and you'll be able to find contact information. I think you'll find a high percentage of authors will grant you an interview (at no charge) if you give them a chance to plug their book. I know I've never turned anyone down, even high school kids just because I love that they have the courage to ask.
      duh (hits side of head)...great idea that I should have thought of.

      CT
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      • Profile picture of the author LaunchGal
        A service similar to Haro, but much smaller list is Reporter Connection

        with these services, I recommend using throw away email address...not everyone is expert in the rules of email etiquette and you won't want your main email filling up with junk.......just saying...
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