Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing: Recent Episodes
Dr. Judith Briles
If you want to write and publish a book ... if you want to know the latest in book marketing strategies ... if you want to know what tools an author should be using ... and if you want to be successful as an author, Author YOU - Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles ... Everything You Want to Know But Didn't Know What to Ask is for you.
You will hear about statistics, scenarios, and strategies on what to do now! Judith features a variety of experts, besides herself, that are visionaries in publishing, book marketing experts, book design experts—anything that will get your book and YOU as the author—to the next, next level of success.
Sometimes, it's one step at a time; other times, you will leapfrog up the ladder. As The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles leads the conversation each week. She will include publishing professionals that will reveal tips and secrets to the author's journey. Sometimes, she goes solo and just shares her expertise that she has earned and learned over a 40-year period from the publication of her first book. Each week, you will get a new show, no repeats.
If there is a book in you, then you will want to listen and learn each and every week with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
Building author platforms; knowing where and how to pitch out your book; and know how to find a publicity portal all takes time. Joining Judith Briles today is Kat Neff with 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, she has built a career that needed marketing and publicity tools. With those 20 years, she brings a wealth of knowledge in book promotion and media relations. Your takeaways include: -Why you must own your won story before anyone else does. -Why your email list is your most valuable publishing asset and why publishers and podcasters care. -Developing media outreach is a learnable skill. -How content repurposing turns one side into many assets. -Why local is underrated and how you can flip it. -Why newsletters are critical to add to your mix. -How to develop your podcast expert presence. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles invites Writing Coach and PR Expert Dan Janal to join her. You will learn a variety of tips of writing—with a focus getting your book done .. in a flash! Dan Janal is the author of more than a dozen books, first published in 1991. His book Write Your Book in a Flash is peppered with ideas to fast-forward your writing. His next book deals with his adventure in overcoming a cancer diagnosis in his memoir: Reframing Cancer: New Perspectives on Hope, Healing and Happiness. Dan also helps business and healthcare executives write books as their ghostwriter or executive book coach and developmental editor. His websites are Janal.com and ReframingCancer.com. Your takeaways include: -Why you must separate your writing from editing. -Why having a daily quota works. -Why you surround yourself with a low fiction environment. -Why you should write at your peak performance energy time. -Why Research can become an excuse to procrastinate. -How to write using your voice on mobile. -What the power of the WHO and the WHY are. And, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Writing and publishing in today’s world is NOT as hard as most believe. To “ease the overwhelm and stress,” preparation in doing your research is part of the formula. Joining Judith Briles today is Barb Wilson, an author herself, and an editor with over 30 years of working with authors and editing their manuscripts. Think of this session as Fire Horse Writing and Editing! -Make sure your manuscript is in the best shape possible BEFORE moving it to your editor. Ditto, if you are submitting to an agent for representation. -Always read comments on Amazon that are 3-star and below for grumbles by readers—what is missing? -Never stop learning about the craft of writing. -Pay attention to trends. -Even if the genre you write in is not trending—just keep writing. There are plenty of followers of whatever your trend is. -Write what you want to write—NOT what you think will sell. Readers are smart—they will know if you are faking it. -Editing takes time—it’s not an overnight process that many authors think it should be. -Aha … the best way to sell more books? Write another one! Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical advice and guidance.
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author of Communicating with the Future and Futurist Dr. Thomas Frey to join her for a session on the Future of Authoring and Publishing. The founder of the DaVinci Institute, Tom has crisscrossed the globe physically and now via Zoom to crowds as large as 150,000 attendees. A daily blogger, you can find him at FuturistSpeaker.com and via his Substack newsletter, ThomasFreySubstack.com. Your takeaways include: -Don’t compete where machines can do it better. -Become an expert in something you like—expect years in your learning curve. -Always be curious. -The future of libraries. -Never underestimate the power of convening LIVE, In-Person meetings. -Build relationships as fast as you can. -Always consider: what can go wrong? -Technology is not the bad guy! Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
When is the last time you did an author “spring cleaning”—your office, your surroundings, even what your goals are? If you have been on the author and publishing track for a few years, most like some of your original goals have changed. Your overall mission may be different; you may have altered your marketing philosophy and your execution of it; you may decide to tweak your writing style and genres. Who knows … only you. Before summertime arrives, many go through the housekeeping cleaning out, cleaning up, and decluttering of what the wintertime delivered. Authoring is no different. In the episode of the AuthorU—Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith Briles is your host and guide to stimulate a look in your mirror, ask and answer: Where am I? What do I believe and value? What do I need to support where I want to go and be? It is realignment time for your author success. Your take aways include: -A strategic lookover of what your values and mission as an author are. -Your branding and rebranding if appropriate. -The power of your website and strategies for realigning it. -Reassessing your content and how it flows in social media and followers. -Influence building and growing your findability. -Strategies for using your videos and making ones that connect. -Identifying and creating strategies for enhancing finances. And as always, much more. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
The Weeklies are the core of a community—a type of local press that features a variety of things that helps a community to thrive. Who better to talk about the strength and power a weekly brings to a community that Bob Sweeney, publisher of The Villager for over 40 years that spiders out to communities in the Metro Denver area of Colorado. Usually offered in both print and digital formats … and published weekly. Join in ... you will learn a lot! •Why a Weekly would feature their local authors and events they are at. •How Weeklies focus on the hyper-news of a community that includes events and in-depth features. •How Weeklies curate local happenings, political news, life style and work news. •How they are used as weekly shoppers for readers. •How they bring the people in the communities they follow into an upfront and personal connection. •Tips on how to find, reach out, and connect with your local Weekly. •Use press releases, include images, and send directly to the Weekly publisher. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author of 29 books and creator of the www.BigFatWords.com Substack, Dom Testa to join her in a deep probe in what holds writers and authors back. Within his Substack is a creative content studio. His book, The Color of Your Dreams will seed their conversation and tips for you. Dom is a storyteller who writes fiction and nonfiction. With both traditional publishing deals and multiple indie-published books, Dom is truly a hybrid writer. Your take aways include: -The psychology bending two major blockers that holds authors and writers back. -The key factors that hold people back. -Why solitude works best for creative minds -Why "being bored" has acquired a bad reputation, when it's really where creativity blooms -How to get to the point where you release your work to the universe. -Why authors should stop trying to sell … and start creating desire. And of course, much more. You’ll come away with tips for expanding your “author beware” chops. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
IP PART 2 ... The recent pirating of over 500,000 books and lawsuit settlement from Anthropic for 1.5 BILLION dollars opens with Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast. Joining her is Colin O’Brien, intellectual property expert and partner in the Illinois based law firm of Latimer, LeVay Fyock LLC. This is Part 2 in one of Judith’s favorite podcasts, so much is covered that focuses on your Author Success. So much, that a second podcast was created to cover “the rest” of what authors need to know. Get ready to take lots of notes. His website is www.LLFLegal.com and email Colin@LLFLegal.com. Your take-aways include: -Understanding the “lifetime” of a copyright. -Why the authors must use their imagination and “reimagination”. -How to register a trademark federally = ® . -When to start using your intentionality with a TM = ™ -Unconfusing fair use. -Exposing Parodies … and how to avoid getting into trouble. -Revisiting the use of lyrics. -Knowing the four main rules of fair use. -Where to verify quickly if an image or words are trademarked. -Public domains And of course, much more. It's a jammed-packed hour with host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd for author success. You’ll come away with tips for expanding your “author smarts” chops. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
The recent pirating of over 500,000 books and lawsuit settlement from Anthropic for 1.5 BILLION dollars opens with Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast. Joining her is Colin O’Brien, intellectual property expert and partner in the Illinois based law firm of Latimer, LeVay Fyock LLC. In one of Judith’s favorite podcasts, so much is covered that focuses on your Author Success. So much, that a second podcast was created to cover “the rest” of what authors need to know. Get ready to take lots of notes. His website is www.LLFLegal.com and email Colin@LLFLegal.com. Your takeaways include: -Get two critical questions to separate generic to true branding. -What the current status is in copyright litigation. -Why DMCA is critical for authors. -Why AI companies have significant risk. -When and Where to posts copyright marks ©! -Why every author should read, understand, and embrace Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 in the US Constitution. -Tips on how to create your trademarks—what you can’t … and what you can. -How to search out the appropriate clause for any trademark you apply for. And of course, much more. It's a jammed-packed hour with host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd for author success. You’ll come away with tips for expanding your “author smarts” chops. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
The ultimate entrepreneur Tom Antion, joins the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with his latest AI hacks to evolutize your publishing business. Your take-aways include: - How to write so it doesn't look like AI. - How to ensure that all your writing shouts out that it was done by a human. - Tips and tricks in using Canva with your next generation images. - How to create a "master prompt generator" by having ChatGPT interview you. - How to use Google's NanoBananas. - When using AI, always add, "Verify and cite all answers" to avoid hallucinations. - Why you should instruct/prompt that anything you create is for a specific reading/grade level. And much more. It's a jammed-packed hour with host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd for author success.
Publicity expert Joan Stewart has been a frequent guest on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. -Why Press Releases work … and what are the new twists. -Why Newsjacking works … and what are the new twists. -Why Target Marketing is a must … and what are the new twists. -Why Book Hooks are hot … and what are the new twists. -Why eMail Marketing works … and what are the new twists. -Why Repurposing is a must … and what are the new twists. And of course, much more. You’ll come away with tips for expanding your “author beware” chops. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles and book designer and branding expert Rebecca Finkel deliver an hour of show and tell … an hour to enhance your presence and book marketing forward. Your take aways include: -A dozen tools you should using in your Author Kit. -Essential thing you should be adding to website metadata. -Signing event swags to boldly standout. -Idea for depleting old inventory and increasing book sales. -Latest item to add to a bookmark when printing. -eBook makeover time. -Adding QR codes to bookmarks and website. -Don’t forget to use AMInstitue.com headline analyzer. And of course, much more. You’ll come away with tips for expanding your “author beware” chops. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
What does the Kroger grocery store empire have in common with authors and books? Lots … and now you can discover another alternative portal to sell your books. The Authors In Grocery Stores program is available in half the states in the US … that is if you are working within the portal that 220 authors are using, selling over 30,000 books and retaining over 60 percent of the retail book price. Sound interesting? CEO Ray DePew is the featured guest on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Within it, your takeaways include: -Why it makes dollars and sense to add grocery stores to your book marketing mix. -How to be invited into the program. -What an author needs to have at a grocery signing event. - How to create your author bookselling tour. -How you get paid and how often. And of course, much more. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author and sponsorship expert Roberta Vigilance to join her for an hour of show and tell … an hour to grow your support network. Roberta is the author of How to Secure Sponsors Successfully and other sponsorship guides. Her website is www.RobertaVigilance.com Your take aways include: -What is sponsorship, and how is it different from donations? -What do sponsors actually look for before they say yes? -What is the biggest mistake people make when reaching out to sponsors? -How early should someone start approaching sponsors for an event? -Why most sponsorship outreach fails (and how to fix it). -How to approach sponsors with clarity and confidence. -The difference between donations and sponsorship. -How to build long-term sponsor relationships. -What is one simple step someone can take today to be more attractive to sponsors? And of course, much more. You’ll come away with tips for expanding your “author support” chops. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 22 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
How to Thrive in Writing, Authoring, and Publishing THRIVE is one of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host’s favorite words. When “thriving” is in your mix … it is way beyond surviving. Think being healthy, striving for personal growth, being able to manage challenges that land in your lap, having a positive mindset, and enveloping the strength and power of resilience. Author and leadership coach and expert Laura Belsten shares her insights about writing, authoring and getting published. Her website is CenterForThrivingLeaders.com. Your takeaways include: -Putting into practice GLAD: gratefulness, learning, accomplishing, and deleting -What “Positive Psychology” is why you should embrace it. -Incorporating wellbeing into your thought patterns and practice. -What “toxic positivity” is … -Why authors need to create a“-10” (where what is being done is limp to not working) to “0” (not neutral) to “+10 “ (all is good). -The twelve pillars for author and writing success. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Ouch … You’ve been stung. There is nothing subtle when it comes to someone or a group of “someones” who go after you and your credit card and bank account. The book thieves, the pirates, and those who penetrate your accounts via lures with their ever-flowing emails and texts that bombard you … that attempt to seduce you and your ego. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author and cyber theft guru Charles Breakfield to join her for an hour of show and tell … an hour to protect you and your intellectual property. Your takeaways include: -The most common scams focused on authors. -Exposing the resurfacing of the literary Nigerian scam. -How AI is a major culprit in the scammers tool kit. -Our book club loves your book scam. -Very bad players to be on alert for. And of course, much more.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Dr. Judith Briles invites Social Media Marketing Specialist Jules Marie to join her. You will learn the latest changes on Instagram and how to implement for your social media and influence building on Instagram. Embracing them will enhance your 2026 marketing and publishing success. Your takeaways include: -Use CanvaPro to resize quickly for social media platform. -Hey authors—discover the updated power of Instagram. -How to turn non-followers into followers on Instagram. -Discover the power of the “sticky feature” on Instagrams. -How to link to buy book within Stories on Instagram. -Post at odd times on Instagram. -Use Trial Reels on Instagram. -Tips for engaging followers on Instagram. And lots more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer back to deep dive further into the massive changes that Google is pushing forward. Embracing them will enhance your 2026 publishing success. Your goal: You want to create what others want to read. To buy. Smart 2026 publishing strategies should include: -Understanding the power of the Google Monster. -Ways to work within the Google Monster. -How to rise above the metadata cloud. -Using the power of Substack. -Sites for podcasting contacts and becoming visible. -Why podcasting guesting matters. -Making your book a bestseller and shouting it out. -Tagging key authors. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer to step up and reveal his key tips for 2026 success for authors. Your goal: You want to create what others want to read. Smart 2026 strategies include: -Revisiting your website and updating each page’s metadata. -Why you need to visually post the price of your books and other “products for sale” on your website. -Hooking onto existing bestseller titles and authors in your genre with ongoing posts. - Hooking onto names of authors and their titles that are bestsellers in bookstores you want to work with. -Commit to "knocking on doors" 20 times a week. Pitching you and your book--speaking, podcast guesting. -80% of book sales come from "word of mouth." Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success. Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here ... •Why your words matter. •Embrace your steps, not others, to claim your author’s walk. •Tips for dealing with the nosedives that will lead to a soar. •Engage the power of self-care and setting boundaries with others. •Welcome the wisdom, the chaos and the truthiness of your words. Judith shares the transformational work she did to grow her confidence and create her own publishing voice. You will learn the strategic, practical steps that optimized her writing and marketing, enabled her to activate profits, and become a successful author with intentions. Your words matter. You can write your book. It’s The Author’s Walk you will take, step-by-step. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites award-winning and bestselling author Mara Purl to share her tips on creating characters that readers want more of. It was the #1 AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast in 2025 with over 260,000 downloads. Your takeaways include: -Characters talk...tips on getting them to tell their story to the writer. -How colors will set the stage for your story … and continue it. -Why you want to develop your characters' personality. -Why authors must do their homework and ask with each book—where will it go? And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Refresh, Repurpose, Roar to 2025 Author Success In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles walks you through over a dozen tips and strategies to support your author success for this year. It came in #2 with the most downloads from listeners with over 200,000. Your takeaways include: -why you should start with a review and redo of your website -how to bring POP to your social media profiles -why you should revisit your Amazon Author Central page -why you should revisit and polish your Amazon book detail page -why you should revisit and alter your Amazon categories and keywords -why you should check that all links work on your website -why you should add OR polish your media tab on your website -what and why you should do dumping of sections on your website -why its time to realistically look at what photos you have on your website -why its time to revisit your email list and clean it up And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
How Do Book Judges in Book Contests Really Judge? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jules Marie who has judged over 2,000 books for a variety of book contests to share her tips on creating a book that has the WOW factor in the judges' eyes. It was ranked #3 in overall downloads with 150,000+ listeners. Your takeaways include: - Entering book contests are part of your marketing plan. - Before you enter, what’s the “why”? - Make sure your name and book title is listed on Google Alerts and Talk Walker. - Determine your costs and set a budget—invest in your book. - Why book covers should reflect content between the covers. - Usually there is an editorial judge and design judge. - Find the contests that are a fit for your book’s genre and theme. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles opens the door to the #1 way to sell mega cases of your book at full price with immediate payment and not returns. It was the fourth greatest number of downloads of the AuthorU-Your guide to Book Publishing podcast. You will get plenty of tips and strategies to get started and build momentum. You can listen in audio and video on YouTube. Can speaking on your book … your expertise … morph your book sales? Why yes … YES it can. And the sooner you start speaking on both, the better for your influence building, your social media presence, and of course, your book sales. The podcast is available on both audio and video. Your takeaways include: -Why you should be speaking on your book and when to start. -How to structure the perfect sandwich speech. -When to start charging and what to charge for your speaking fee. -Why handouts are a must and what each should always include. -The key components that every presentation needs. -Why every presentation should have a contract, even free ones. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’s is about the power and privilege of creating an Amazon Bestseller Campaign and become a true #1 on its platform—not for an hour … for many days. It’s a book marketing platform that should not be ignored. -Can being a #1 bestseller on Amazon make a difference in your book marketing forward? -Can it enhance your influence factor and expertise? -Can it increase your book sales? Why YES … YES being able to claim that you and your book is a #1 Amazon bestseller can. Whether you have a new book; one that has been limping along; or one that is an “oldie” but a “goodie”, participating in my Amazon Bestseller Campaign class is what this book coach and doctor recommends. It takes a little work, minimal moneys, and some of your time. The sooner you commit to start on the path on both, the better for your influence building, your social media presence, and of course, your book sales. Your listening takeaways include: -The Who, Where, Why, Why, and When of your campaign. -What the essential components of every campaign must include. -How to create a “set it and forget it” strategy. -How to start the shout out rollout. -What to do after you become a #1 bestseller. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber
Is There a Book in You? Part TWO is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November was to start writing--don't edit at this juncture. Judith will take you through a step-by-step process all the way to the final product in publishing. Participants will take away tips and strategies for publishing their book in today's changing publishing world. -the WHO you are writing for -how to use comparable authors to know what social media and keywords to use -how to lay out chapters -how to use writing prompts and much more! Join Dr. Judith Briles and the award winning Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Is There a Book in You? Part ONE is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November will be to start writing now and don't edit at this juncture. Judith will take you through a step-by-step process all the way to the final product in publishing. Participants will take away tips and strategies for publishing their book in today's changing publishing world. -how to create a storyboard -how to strategize your book -how to create a book map -how to structure your book and much more! Join Dr. Judith Briles and the award winning Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Can YOUR Book Become a Bestseller? Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’s is about the power and privilege of creating an Amazon Bestseller Campaign and become a true #1 on its platform—not for an hour … for many days. It’s a book marketing platform that should not be ignored. -Can being a #1 bestseller on Amazon make a difference in your book marketing forward? -Can it enhance your influence factor and expertise? -Can it increase your book sales? Why YES … YES being able to claim that you and your book is a #1 Amazon bestseller can. Whether you have a new book; one that has been limping along; or one that is an “oldie” but a “goodie”, participating in my Amazon Bestseller Campaign class is what this book coach and doctor recommends. It takes a little work, minimal moneys, and some of your time. The sooner you commit to start on the path on both, the better for your influence building, your social media presence, and of course, your book sales. Your listening takeaways include: -The Who, Where, Why, Why, and When of your campaign. -What the essential components of every campaign must include. -How to create a “set it and forget it” strategy. -How to start the shoutout rollout. -What to do after you become a #1 bestseller. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
You are an author … do you snap, crackle, and pop at your author events? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Book Designer and Swag Creator Extraordinaire Rebecca Finkle to join her to reveal a variety of tips, tricks, and strategies that will have authors popping out at author events. You will take away: -How to create rock star visibility at your next author event. -How authors can snap, crackle, and pop at your author events going forward. -What book marks should always include. -Essential elements that table runners and pull-up banners must have. -Tips for selling books in bookstores. -Gizmos and gadgets to support book sales at events. -Creating sag that works. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the key elements of writing a book proposal. Typically done when a traditional publisher and agent need … the smart author knows that a proposal becomes a roadmap and guide. You will take away: -What is a book proposal and what is its purpose? -Why does a book proposal matter to author success? -Why write a book proposal? -When should a book proposal be written? -What are the most important elements in a book proposal? -What are the lesser-known things that an author needs to include? -How do you take the stress out of the process? -If you have a professional do one, what does it cost? And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Discover the Historical Traveler for Research and Enhancing Your Storyline In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles invites promo expert and history hunter Jackie Lapin. She is the founder of Conscious Media Relations, a media relations agency specializing in all matters relating to mind, body and spirit. Jackie is a historical traveler journeying to the past through historical sites, events, and cultures, encompassing both ancient and modern forms of travel. You will take away: -How to maximize locations within a book’s storyline. -Tips for using locations, hashtags, and tagging in social media posting. -How authors can use www.TheHistoricalTraveler.com for free. -Discover a special Book Directory and how you can get your book into it. -Use the Historical Traveler as a research tool for your writing. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Mara Purl back to retrace her 35 years in becoming an overnight success with her series of books and connecting with like genre bestselling authors. You will take away: -How to seed an ideal that can become a publishing empire. -The importance of building a team to support the author’s vision. -How to plan and execute a book series celebration. -How an author can create an international bridge with words. -How to build a fictional community based on one that exists. -The multi-marathon of publishing. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Hey AUTHORS ... Your Voice Is Your Superpower! In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Rachel Alena, voice coach and professional narrator joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to use your voice in marketing, in speaking, and in book marketing. She is a talent agent who helps authors and actors find their vocal superpowers to bring their stories to life. Are you ready? What you will get will be a variety of success tips from a voice pro that wil maximizing the sound and quality of your voice. You will take away: -Why your voice matters from the get-go. -Why your voice is the powerhouse it is. -How to find the magic moments in your book to emphasize for your audiobook. -Discover the anatomy of a great narrator. -Building blocks for creating an audiobook that instantly connects with listener include clarity, rhythm, tone, and emotional connection. -Learn how to use script notes to keep your delivery consistent. -Discover the common mistakes that cause listeners to drift away. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the how, why, and when to create author and book goals. You will take away: -Your takeaways include: -Why is it so important for authors to set goals? -What are different types of author goals? -How does networking figure into author goals? -What stops authors from setting and accomplishing goals? -How do you know when it's time to review, refresh, or hit the pause button on your goals? -Discover the DEB Method. -Why authors should make their own rules. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Why Listening Can Elevate Authors for Book Success In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck, Chief Listening Officer, and founder and visionary for the USA Global TV & Radio Network. Her network has created over 8,100 show to over 40 countries. Dr. Jacalyn is known as the Listening Mentor. Her website is www.USAGlobalTV.com. You will take away: -What Elevated Listening is and why you should care. -Why listening is a crucial tool all authors. -What the four areas of Elevated Listening is. How authors can raise their success quotients by listening to understand, notjust to respond. -How intentional listening can build an author brand. -How being a podcast guest can increase book sales and add to author credibility And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
One Author’s Journey from Idea to Movie Option In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Author Steve Snyder to join her. Taking four plus years to gather his father’s journals, letters, doing the research, Steve created the “rest of the story” and brought his father’s WWII MIA for seven months to life in Shot Down—The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth. I had the pleasure of working with Steve 15 years ago that create a book that sold mega thousands of copies, printings, gathering over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, winning over 20 book awards, and this year, signed a movie option with the Sam Houston Southwest Investment Fund. You will take away: -What research was involved—from letters, to interviews, to travel to get the “rest of the story.” -How one USA MIA became a beloved hero in Belgium. -How to pull the reader into an emotional commitment to the storyline. -How to niche market a book. -How to turn a dream and passion into a sought-after speaking career. -How to keep a story and book alive. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jill Lublin, co-author of Guerrilla Publicity joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to get your books visible and buzz worthy. Get ready for how to use publicity to boost leads, visibility and book sales. You will take away: -Insider tips on what the media outlets want today. -Get instant actionable techniques that will boost your visibility. -Tips on how to drive book buyers to your book tables and website. -Why your local media is HOT! -Why sound bites are essential in pitching and connecting. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Michelle Renee, for a lively and informative hour of how to step up your contacts and visibility and reduce the time it takes for book marketing and influence building forward. Your takeaways include: -If you don’t automate, your contacts and leads will go cold. -Spending unnecessary time on manual process leads to missed opportunities. -Today’s world expects immediate responses. -What a CRM is and why one matters to you. -How CRMs save time, money, and resources. -Tips for reducing the number of marketing tools you use. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jackie Lapin, visionary of Conscious Media Relations radio/Podcast Tours. One of your goals should be to get on podcasts—lot of them. Jackie’s website is: https://consciousmediarelations.com/ —make sure you download her Tech Tools Treasure Chest. You will take aways include: -What goes into a media kit so you don’t waste time fulfilling multiple requests by the host. -What to put in the subject line that will cut through the noise. -Time-saving shortcuts to secure a ton of podcasts. -A way to secure 30 interviews without doing nearly ANY work. -How to get your book on 1,000 apps in front of 500,000 people. -How to impress speaker bookers or podcasts quickly and easily. -The tool that will give you a resource for just about anything you want as an author. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Bestselling and award-winning author Dom Testa blends personal stories with insights from his award-winning morning radio show on Denver’s Kool 105 to explore the keys to lasting satisfaction. With nearly 30 books published in multiple genres and under multiple pen names, he knows publishing … and how to write. Dom was a 2019 inductee into the Colorado Author Hall of Fame. His latest book is Let It Be Good: Simple Insights for a Satisfied Life. Find most of his work at DomTestaBooks.com. You take aways include: -In a world obsessed with more, most overlook what’s already enough. -The trap of perfectionism. -Recognizing the right path. -Appreciating what’s in front of you. -The power of anticipation. -What to do when you are on the wrong path. -How to deal with critics, including yourself. -What social media gets wrong. His wise words: most complicate happiness when, all along, the answer is simple: Let it be good. And, of course, much more. The reluctance to accept “good” fuels stress and dissatisfaction. With humor and sharp insight, Dom shows how shifting your mindset can bring clarity, contentment, and a life that finally feels right. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the power of using and implementing a crowdfunding campaign for your book—or any project that is in your wheelhouse. Only 35% of publishing related campaigns. You will get tips on how to be in the minority! -Crowdfunding stats for 2023. Some are eye-opening. -Crowdfunding moneys can be used to print your book. -Crowdfunding moneys can be used to push out a marketing and publicity campaign. -Crowdfunding moneys can be used to spin off a screenplay. -Crowdfunding moneys can be used to seed your next project. -Crowdfunding can build buzz for you, your expertise, your book. Crowdfunding is work—don’t kid yourself. It will take some time and definitely, energy. You will need to sprinkle in your creativity to bring the spark that becomes a magnet to attract crowdfunding participants you have no previous connection to. Your listening takeaways include: -The Who, Where, Why, Why, and When of your campaign. -What the essential components of every campaign must include. -The secret sauces that every campaign must have. -Judith’s cheat sheet for success. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 21,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles opens the door to the #1 way to sell mega cases of your book at full price with immediate payment and not returns. You will get plenty of tips and strategies to get started and build momentum. You can listen in audio and video on YouTube. Can speaking on your book … your expertise … morph your book sales? Why yes … YES it can. And the sooner you start speaking on both, the better for your influence building, your social media presence, and of course, your book sales. The podcast is available on both audio and video. Your takeaways include: -Why you should be speaking on your book and when to start. -How to structure the perfect sandwich speech. -When to start charging and what to charge for your speaking fee. -Why handouts are a must and what each should always include. -The key components that every presentation needs. -Why every presentation should have a contract, even free ones. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles rolls out a full hour on how to create a book marketing game plan. Start with:-The Hows and Whys of creating a book marketing plan._The essential elements every book marketing game plan needs.-How to initiate a direct marketing campaign.-What the most common mistakes authors make.-9 things you should be doing within your website.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites dives down into the elements of the Why and How to create an Opt-In lead magnet for the website. The goal—to attract new visitors and gather emails of followers. Available in audio only and video on YouTube.You will take away:-Why an Opt-In is an essential website element.-Why types of Opt-Ins work best.-Where an Opt-In should be places.-How to create a marketing campaign for an author’s Opt-In.-When to replace an Opt-In.-How to create a funnel release of additional info after an Opt-In is downloaded.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles walks authors through the Game Plan to seed and build their book to reach their WHO it’s for and steps needed for success when published.You will take aways include:-Essential components create your book.-Narrowing down the WHO your book is for.-Identify what the value and benefits are for the ideal reader.-Writing tips to start the author’s juices percolating.-Identifying your costs.-Supporting the author and book platforms.-Developing the author in YOU.-Create your Ultimate Book Publishing Game PlanAnd, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Rebecca Finkel, Book Design expert, deliver a fast hour of essential author DOs and DON’Ts for author success in 2025 on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.Your takeaways include:•How tariffs will impact your book production.•What’s happening with printing costs.•Why authors should expect to see book printing costs increase.•Amazon is now allowing “sharp” images in ebooks—meaning authors may want to redo their Kindle eBooks to sharpen color and images within.•Tips for cross-selling with other authors in bookstores and private events.•AI censoring of images.•Domain registration sites censoring words. AND much more. Don't miss this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Pubishing podcast...ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and John Kremer Book Marketing expert, deliver a fast hour of 10 plus strategies to deliver book marketing success in 2025 on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.Your takeaways include:-Overall strategies to leap forward.-Why every author should have a newsletter.-Tips for creating your own Summit and why you should.-How to start your marketing offline.-Why magazines are still hot and how to target/pitch to them.-Why you should reach for a national TV show.-Why being a podcast guest is a must do and two sources to use.AND much more. Don't miss this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast...ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts.
Book Marketing Timelines for Authors from Writing to Launch and BeyondIn this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles delivers a solo hour to create book marketing timelines from the time you start writing to the launch date and beyond. It’s a note taking hour with Judith for a lively and informative hour to set the stage for author success. You will take away:-What the essential phases are on an author’s timeline—before writing; after writing; after publishing.-What you should be doing 3 to 6 months before publishing.-When branding should start.-Key elements author websites should have.-Key elements authors should have in a media kit on website.-Tips for finding early book reviewers and bloggers.-Areas authors should be doing while a book is being edited.-Essential things to do two weeks before launch date.-Tips for things to follow up with post book launch.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Dan Miller, the copyright detective, to join her for a lively and informative hour of how to protect your book You takeaways include:•Copyright Insights for Authors in the Age of AI.•Copyright rules for registering a book that is AI generated.•What is AI generated and AI assistance and why authors must know the difference.•What three words should be included on your copyright page.•How the Copyright Office determines if a book that used AI can be copyrighted … or not.•What the Copyright Office wants to know about the use of AI of a copyright registration application.•What 5 things authors can’t copyright.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jane Wood, author of Schools: A Niche Market for Authors joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to get your books into schools; who to contact; strategies to get schools to buy your books for all classrooms; along with tips to engage students from the get-go. You will take away:-What the most important criteria is when trying to market books to schools.-How to determine if a book reinforces a school’s curricula.-When it’s time to develop additional educational resources for a book.-Learn the two most important resources to contact at the schools.-Strategies on ways to make money selling to schools.-How to get classrooms to buy full sets of books.-How to make money three ways when working with schools.-Tips on developing presentations for students.-How to develop dynamic presentations for an author visit.-Identify book sales opportunities to education-related groups.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites PR marketing strategist and publishing consultant Dan Janal to share his tips on the world of book coaching, developmental editing and the AI element.Your takeaways include:-Strategies for engaging a book coach … should you?-What is developmental editing and when should an author seek one?-Key questions to ask a book coach before you hire.-Get tips for writing help before you push the publishing button.-The good and ugly is using AI to write with.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is award-winning book designer Nick Zelinger.You will get two insiders skinny on book covers that readers will embrace. Whether it's a new book or a makeover on an old book--make sure it is contemporary versus yesteryear.You will take away:- Tips for creating eye-friendly covers that shout out "pick me up."- Ideas to set you apart from other others.- When to engage a cover designer.- Questions to ask your cover designer.- Oh-Ohs with AI generated covers.- Why you should Google "ugly book covers" ...- And much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 21,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites digital marketing strategist Jules Marie to share her tips on creating press releases that get the attention of the media. If you don’t tell the media your story with a press release, who will?Your takeaways include:- Strategies to create a compelling hook.- Tips for including value-added information to your release.- How to create a quarterly PR schedule.- Marketing with short videos.- Where to distribute your press release.- How to distribute your press release.- How to create a media list.- Why your headline must be clear, concise, clever, and compelling.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites author and writing coach Anne Randolph to share her tips on creating the best book ever. Your takeaways include:-Writing tips step by step.-Why creative writing can increase the quality and speed of your writing.-Get 8 tips of creating the best book ever.-Why speaking out loud your writing improves it.Writing is always a process of discovery.Tips for letting your writing glide.-Use “start lines” to get your writing juices going.-Why signing a contract with your self will keep you moving forward to completion.-Tips for moving beyond procrastination.-Why authors write better when they start by writing with their hands, not the computer.-When writing, the power of staying in the present moves writing forward.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites award-winning and bestselling author Mara Purl to share her tips on creating characters that readers want more of. Your takeaways include:-Characters talk...tips on getting them to tell their story to the writer.-How colors will set the stage for your story … and continue it.-Why you want to develop your characters' personality.-Why authors must do their homework and ask with each book—where will it go?And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites digital marketing strategist Jules Marie to share her tips on creating digital marketing that connects with your ideal audience. Your take aways include:-Aha-digital marketing includes anything that uses technology.-Why the author website is the most important part of a marketing strategy.-Use Yast and Pho to post metadata.-How to create a planning calendar.-How SEO can improve awareness of your brand.-Why authors need to attach keywords to every page of their website.-When to use ads.-Why authors should create and update Google Business Page on an ongoing basis.-Don't do Google ads-too expensive.-What updates authors should do now on their websites.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd deep dives into how to create a successful bookstore event.Author takeaways include:- How to pitch to the bookstore manager or author event coordinator.- How to engage bookstore customers.- Tips for book table swag.- 10+ tips for creating a successful book signing event.- How to take advantage of a bookstore's internal signage for marketing.- How to create promo to bring book lovers to your signing.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites fiction editor Barb Wilson to share her tips of editing … what’s old, what’s new. Your takeaways include:-Copy editing is all about the mechanics, line by line.-Sensitivity editing has lessened its impact.-Proofreading/cold eye. It’s a must.-Tips for just writing.-Descriptions count in the writing setup.Discover EFA.org – the Educational Freelancers Association for cost guidelines.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
How Do Book Judges in Book Contests Really Judge?In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jules Marie who has judged over 2,000 books for a variety of book contests to share her tips on creating a book that has the WOW factor in the judges' eyes. Your takeaways include:- Entering book contests are part of your marketing plan.- Before you enter, what’s the “why”?- Make sure your name and book title is listed on Google Alerts and Talk Walker.- Determine your costs and set a budget—invest in your book.- Why book covers should reflect content between the covers.- Usually there is an editorial judge and design judge.- Find the contests that are a fit for your book’s genre and theme.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Award-winning book designer Rebecca Finkle joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles for a fun and enlightening podcast on book design trends for 2025.Your takeaways include:-Can your cover pass the second test?-What the design trends ae for 2025 for books and authors.-Why you cover must connect with your target market.-Why you should Google bad designed book covers.-How to do the walk around bookstore revelation.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join in and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites bestselling author Patricia Raybon to share her tips on building a series and a fan club. You will hear Patricia say, “My writing started with me being black.”Your takeaways include:-Strategies for “giving it your best: marketing.-Tips for researching your chosen genre.-How to find and develop your fan base.-Marketing with short videos.-Crafting the ideal pitching to a potential book buyer.-Characters talk...tips on getting them to tell their story to the writer.-Why authors must do their homework and ask with each book—where will it go?And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Daniel Hall to join her with a jam-packed session using a great short cut to create a speech in less than 30 minutes.Your takeaways include:-The Hows and Whys of creating a book marketing plan.How to easy peasy structure you presentation, step by step.-How to create complete speech outlines in under 30 minutes.-Tips for Developing clear, compelling key points.-Ideas for generating supporting material for each section of your talk.-Your core message development.-Your key point organization and selection.-And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Book Marketing Buzz for 2025In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Brian Feinblum to join her with a jam-packed session on book marketing tips for 2025. Brian is the creator of the award-winning blog, www.BookMarketingBuzzBlog.blogspot.com –make sure you become a subscriber to it.Your takeaways include:-The Hows and Whys of creating a book marketing plan.-The essentials of grabbing book reviews.-Where to submit for reviews and when to do it.-How to initial a direct marketing campaign.-When to submit for award contests—and should you.-Setting up a giveaway campaign.-What the most common mistakes authors make and how to avoid them.-9 things you should be doing within your website.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Refresh, Repurpose, Roar to 2025 Author SuccessIn this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites walks you through over a dozen tips and strategies to support your author success for this year.Your takeaways include:-why you should start with a review and redo of your website-how to bring POP to your social media profiles-why you should revisit your Amazon Author Central page-why you should revisit and polish your Amazon book detail page-why you should revisit and alter your Amazon categories and keywords-why you should check that all links work on your website-why you should add OR polish your media tab on your website-what and why you should do dumping of sections on your website-why its time to realistically look at what photos you have on your website-why its time to revisit your email list and clean it upAnd, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Canadian bestselling author Deborah Armstrong to share her tips on building a publishing empire that started at age 50. A spicy romance writer, her series has attracted fans worldwide.Your takeaways include:-characters talk...tips on getting them to tell their story to the writer;-how she uses her travel to build her storylines;-how your phone can help an author write scenes;-how to create a Giveaway program;-why she uses family and friends in her books;-why authors should read alot;-marketing tips;- writing and expanding a series; and much more. It's the 7th year of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million downloads.
Continuing the top podcasts of 2024, #2 How to Create the Ultimate Op-In had 204,169 listener downloads since it's first broadcast on 3-14-24.In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the ultimate tips for turning your website into a hot magnet for new clients, fans, your book, and your expertise. It’s Judith “solo” to deliver the step-by-step tips for creating the ultimate Opt-In or Lead Magnet to build your followers and fan base.Your listening takeaways include:The What of what you will need to create your Opt-In.The Why of what makes your website and Opt-In the treasure chest every author should have.What the essential components of your shout-out campaign must include.The How of what you do next to roll out your Opt-In campaign.The secret sauces that every campaign must have.Judith’s step-by-step inputting it all together.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber. Listen in at: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast Listen in at: https://bit.ly/YouTubePodcastsListen in at: http://bit.ly/iTunesAuthorPodcast Listen in at: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcastGoogle Listen in at: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcastAmazon
It's countdown month for the TOP downloaded podcasts for 2024. Coming in at #3 with 171,700 listeners downloading the sage advice shared within the podcast first heard on March 28, 2024.In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the latest in PR strategies with PR expert Andrea Pass, founder of AndreaPassPR.com. In a fast hour, you will come away with plenty of refreshing insights and ahas that will sparkle a dull website and spruce up your online influence.•What public relations can do for authors.•Why authors need PR as part of their marketing mix.•What the difference between PR and advertising is.•How earned media coverage drives book sales.•What you have to do to be prepared for public relations outreach.•What the long-term benefit of press coverage is and how to take advantage to it.•What your website media tab needs now and how to update it.•What elements to add to your website media tab on an ongoing basis.• Which social media sites to use for book influence And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
It's countdown month for the TOP downloaded podcasts for 2024. Coming in at #4 with 166,940 listeners downloading Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest was first heard in May. Get ready for BIG Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest ...In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites her podcast producer Ben Horlander to join her in revealing strategies and tips to find podcasts and be on podcasts to increase bookings, credibility, build influence, and sell books.You will get strategies and tips to implement BEFORE any interview starts and WHAT you need to understand. Tips on how to PREP for our interview; the MUST HAVES for every interview; and how to handle REMOTE and IN-STUDIO interviews.Your takeaways include:-Cheat sheet tips to prep you before any interview-5 tips on how to prep for any interview-8 tips to ask a producer or host before the mic is officially turned on-6 things you want to include when you are “live” whether being taped or actually live.-10 must do things when you are doing REMOTE interviews-5 things to do when doing IN-STUDIO interviews-Why you should implement a Ready, Set, AIM, then FIRE approachAnd, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Elaine Rock, author of the newly released Dusty Roads-Meet the Hidden Figure that Ignited the Women’s Movement to be her guest expert. Elaine took ten years to research and complete all interviews necessary to create Dusty’s biography. Get ready for an hour with two masters in research and interviewing via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics.Your takeaways include:•How to get organized for interviews and research.•Why the library should be your first stop.•Discover shortcuts for research that creates a deep dive.•Discover the ultimate search tool JSTOR for aged articles.•How to keep track of what you have gotten.•Why double checking isn’t enough.•Tips for interview techniques.•How to decide who to interview.•And, of course, much more.If you don’t want your book marketing to be mediocre, it’s time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Anne Janzer, author of the newly released The Curious Reader’s Field Guide to Nonfiction to be her guest. Anne is also the author of The Writer’s Process and Writing to Be Understood.Get ready for an hour with two masters of writing to make your writing success via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.Your takeaways include:•Strategies for nonfiction authors to make your writing a must read.•Writing tips for nonfiction authors. •Tips for authors to engage their readers from the first page.•Tips for engaging nonfiction reader from the get-go.•Writing techniques to make your book memorable.•Tips to make your nonfiction book the resource to have,•And, of course, much more.If you don’t want your book marketing to be mediocre, it’s time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Authors Hall of Famer and Commander Mary Kelly to be her guest. Mary is the author of 20 books, her latest is Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow. Get ready for an hour with two masters of book marketing and what you should be doing for moving forward with your author strategies for success. Weekly, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics, and adding to your influence building mix.Your takeaways include:•How to create a book journey.•Finding and engaging with Micro-Influencers in your niche.•How to build a dedicated reader community.•Tips for leveraging podcasts and niche media.•And, of course, much more.If you don’t want your author influence to be mediocre, it’s time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Creativity Writing Coach Beth Barany to be her guest. She's also an award-winning author, writing in several genres including young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction mysteries.Get ready for an hour with plenty of ideas on what you should be doing for moving forward to enhance your author success. Weekly, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics, and adding to your influence-building mix.Your takeaways include:- In story writing, How to deal with conflict.- In your writing, when the fer vactor hits, what four words to use to drive through it.- tips for world-building via your characters.- why the five senses are essential to dive your creativity.- Tips for dealing with writing blocks.- How to use crowdfunding to seed your book to come.- Why create an elevator pitch when your first start writing for the book to come.And, of course, much more.Hey authors and writers ... it's time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books to be her guest. Can you initiate end-of-the-year book marketing strategies that work within the final months of the year? Get ready for an hour with two masters of book marketing and what you should be doing for the rest of 2024 and planning forward for 2025 author success. John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Book and Dr. Judith Briles via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics, and adding to your marketing mix.Your takeaways include:•More tips for 2024 to do starting now.•Why you should give books away … and who to give them to.•What should be included on bookmarks and any swag.•Create a chapter a month club.•Do podcast exchange with other podcast hosts.•Create your own book of the month club.•Become an Amazon Associate.•Are you ready to start?•And, of course, much more.If you don’t want your book marketing to be mediocre, it’s time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Are you ready to establish your expert credentials? Joining Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Expert Click expert Mitchell Davis.Your takeaways include:-Smart ways to repackage your old stuff to get the media's attention.-Why your bio needs power words in it for Google ranking.-How to identify your "needle in the haystack" uniqueness.-How to create inbound links to your website and why you should.-Why your photo this is you is a must.-How to get keywords to create the conversion factor.
This is an AUTHOR BEWARE episode... It is Essential to stop and prevent Book Thieves from creating chaos in your publishing life.Joining host Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd is Publishing and IP attorney, Jonathan Kirsch.Your takeaways include:-What is an infringement?-What can an author / publisher do when it happens?-What do when copyright theft happens.-What is a DMCA and how is it used?-Wny authors should file their completed manuscript in with the Copyright Office.And so SO much more.
The AuthorU Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast takes another swing at the swirling confusion around AI. Should author use it ... or avoid it?With host Dr. Judith Briles is Jonathan Kirsch publishing and IP attorney to help authors from drowning.1 What must authors know today.2 Why it's essential to know the AI source.3 How AI works and learns.4 How to check on infringement when using AI as a resource.5 What the new rules are for publishers and developers.6 What authors need to include in every publishing contract starting today.
October and November are HOT book-selling months. Are you getting your share? In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Dr. Judith Briles will dive into over 20 years to get your goals in synch with YOU and tips on how to execute them.Your takeaways include:-Creating a realistic marketing plan for end of the year sales.-When to use online ads.-Holiday book sales with other authors.-Tips on creating a visual goal board.-Tips on dressing up a book table at events.-Why to tag on to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with your own "sale".The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
SuperFans can become an author’s best friend. Finding, feeding, and growing them is what authors need to do. The questions are: -Who are they?-Where are they? -What does an author need to do to feed them? -How can an author increase the number?Your takeaways include:•Understanding the buying power base of a SuperFan for an author.•Learning that SuperFans are responsible for 50% of all book sales.•The majority of SuperFans are women.•Where to connect with SuperFans.•How often SuperFans buy books.•Where SuperFans hang out.•How to find SuperFan communities to connect with.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
The pillars of your publishing success often are seeded with a few mistakes. Every author makes them. Sometimes, it’s a gradual building until the zap comes into play. Other times, it comes quickly. When mishaps occur STEP BACK. Evaluate. Access. Going forward will come. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Erica Birtles, the visionary and founder behind TheBookTribe.com in England. Her desire is to champion authors. In this two-part podcast, they will deep dive into sustaining your author business.This week, in Part 2, your takeaways include:-The importance of community and building it.-Why using storytelling in every aspect of your publishing business.-How to navigate the NOISE of the Publishing World.-Technologies in the writing world.-3 ideas to building on your marking with emails and free boos.-4 essentials to enhance your success quotient.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
The pillars of your publishing success often are seeded with a few mistakes. Every author makes them. Sometimes, it’s a gradual building until the zap comes into play. Other times, it comes quickly. When mishaps occur STEP BACK. Evaluate. Access. Going forward will come. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Erica Birtles, the visionary and founder behind TheBookTribe.com in England. Her desire is to champion authors. In this two-part podcast, they will dive deep into sustaining your author business.This week, your takeaways include:-How to build and sustain your writing business.-How to embrace a mindset and integrate it with your writing and publishing.-Why you must ask, and answer the WHYs … why are you writing; why you should have a landing page; why you must think marketing from the get-go.-What is your “North Star” for marketing.-Tips for developing your author brand equity.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance, ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Are you ready to expand your author outreach?Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Ramzi Hajj, the creator of Storiad, a tool to fast forward your author success.If you don’t know Storiad … it’s time to discover for your author building influence and supporting your book … it brings authors design, building and managing digital book promotion campaigns. Storiad offers authors the opportunity to design, build and manage a book promotion campaign that addresses each of the challenges authors face as they seek to gain attention, review and sales for their books.Your takeaways include:•Customized AI•Book Campaign Organizer •Customizable Author Website to use as a Landing Page for your promotions. •Marketing Plan Wizard •Market Research Support•Book Industry Influencer Contacts Database•Email Integration Platform•Public Profile Author Page •Live Tech Support •Live Book Market Strategy Storiad is ideal for authors actively developing a comprehensive, long-lasting digital book marketing campaign to promote one or more of your books to gain exposure, reviews, and sales. If that’s you … register to learn more of this all-new platform.
It's Blogpalooza time... 52 Ideas for BlogsDuring the month of August, Dr. Judith Briles will deliver five sizzling podcasts to enhance your publishing and book marketing success. As the host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of AuthorU.org, the ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org, and known as The Book Shepherd. Her websites are www.JudithBrilesBooks.com and www.TheBookShepherd.com.The topic for this episode is: Blogs … how to create them when your feeling a tad stuck. It’s Blogpalooza time! Dr. Judith Briles will be your blog cheerleader, sharing over 50 ideas to kickstart and rejuvenate your blog for an entire year.Are you having one of those days? Maybe a week? Has your brain decided to take a mini vacation in the creativity spot?It’s that blog time again and you can’t think of a thing … not a single thing … to blog about. Ideas just aren’t gelling. Your fingers are gliding across your keyboard. Are you thinking …Help! My Blog has fallen down and it can’t get up!I’m going to noodle with you over the hour and remove your pain. Get ready to move from pause to write.Your takeaway … 50 plus ideas to write about. Easy Peasy.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
It's PROMO Time! You can spend lots of money on PR and publicity-related programs and professionals. It may be worthwhile or money down the drain. Smart authors learn that there are no guarantees when publicity is paid for. It can work and it can bomb. And smart authors learn that they are often the #1 publicist for their book … and themselves.Your takeaways include:-Why every book needs a hook to break through with.-Strategies and tips on where to pitch to.-How to structure a press release.-Free sites to use to distribute press releases to.-How to create a free clipping service.-How to newsjack breaking news.And of course, much more.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
During the month of August, Dr. Judith Briles will deliver five sizzling podcasts to enhance your publishing and book marketing success. As the host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of AuthorU.org, the ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org, and known as The Book Shepherd. Her websites are www.JudithBrilesBooks.com and www.TheBookShepherd.com.The topic for this episode is: How to ID and Avoid Publishing PredatorsGrowth times are magnets for fraudsters and scammers. Publishing—the self-arena of publishing—has grown exponentially and become a breeding ground for the dark side.Your takeaways include:•Why scammers have increased.•Knowing what the red flags are that predators wave.•What key questions to use in a browser search for predators.•Why you should always pay with a credit card or through PayPal.•When to the plug if you have been duped.And much more.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
During the month of August, Dr. Judith Briles will deliver five sizzling podcasts to enhance your publishing and book marketing success. As the host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of AuthorU.org, the ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org, and known as The Book Shepherd. The topic for this episode is: Publishing-Which Option is for You?You’ve got an idea … a manuscript. The question becomes? How do I get it published? What are my options? What should I do?Or, you have a book that was published years ago and you have the rights to it. Do you try to get an agent and sell it to a publisher or publish it yourself?All good questions and Judith has questions back to you that will reveal the answers. -You will learn the difference between traditional, self, indie, hybrid, and vanity publishing.-Which option is for you—Plan A, Plan B … or one in between?-You will learn the four questions that will direct you to the answers you need.-You will understand the dollars, cents, and sense of each option.And of course, much more for the author who wants to be seriously successful.•The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
During the month of August, Dr. Judith Briles will deliver five sizzling podcasts to enhance your publishing and book marketing success. As the host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of AuthorU.org, the ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org, and known as The Book Shepherd. Her websites are www.JudithBrilesBooks.com and www.TheBookShepherd.com.In this episode, Judith identifies and explores the Seven Deadly Sins of Publishing. If you avoid the seven key mistakes—the seven sins—of publishing, you will save thousands of dollars and countless hours redoing and sometimes starting over. It’s the difference between author success and author failure. Your choice … you choose.Your take-aways include:1. Why you must treat publishing as a business.2. Why neglecting professional book editing will damage your book, your writing, and your credibility.3. Why your cover and interior design are essential for your book success.4. Why author branding and platform building matter.5. Why ostrich marketing and promotion must be dumped.6. Why it’s important to avoid the RTP Syndrome.7. Why you need to know your competitors, their positions, and pricing.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of GoodPods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Amber Vilhauer, a multi-bestselling author, speaker, and Founder of NGNG Enterprises (No Guts No Glory). Get ready with a variety of strategies and tips for your author success.Your takeaways include:• How to implement custom marketing strategies• Why redefining the “WHO” “helps readers feel seen, valued, and heard.• ID the ONE thing to launch your book and see results.• Tips for a first-time author • Tips for anyone who is just “thinking” about writing a book.• Where does AI fit into your publishing success?The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is in its seventh year with over 600 archived episodes and 18,000,000 million downloads.
Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is award-winning book designer Nick Zelinger.You will get two insiders skinny on the order to layout your book that readers will embrace and brings it contemporary versus yesteryear.You will takeaway:-What you can include in the front matter of your book.-What You should move to the back matter.-Tips for creating eye-friendly layouts.-Ideas to set you apart from other others.And much more.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is ranked in the Top 10 by Feed spot for book marketing podcasts and GoodPods puts it in the top 100 for podcasts. Awesomesauce!
In this edition of The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Dr. Judith Briles invites publicity expert and ghostwriter Dan Janal to share his sage advice.Your takeaways include:-What is a ghostwriter and how do they work.-What the ghosting writing rules are.-What a ghostwriters Does and Don'ts are.-Why use a ghostwriter.-How to find a ghostwriter.-What ghostwriters charge.And, of course, much more.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is designed for authors who want to be seriously successful.
Dealing with all the what ifs before they become reality.In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Eleonore Weber, author of Your Family’s Essential Emergency Workbook to be her guest. It’s a dicey topic … few want to tackle it … and every author must.Dicey topic? What could that be? So glad you asked …Few know what the next list consists of when the unexpected or death happens. On this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles has expert Eleonore Weber on life planning to offer guidance every author should be thinking about with the assets—which includes books. She is the author of Your Family’s Essential Resource Workbook: How to Gather and Organize Valuable Documents. Within the hour, your will get a definitive path is created for the life is unpredictable what if moment. -Did you ever find yourself in an emergency? An accident? Serious illness? Or have the need for an essential phone numbers or valuable documents? Frustrated and frantic….where is it or “I wish I had!”-Do you want to ensure that you don’t fall into this emotional trap? And guarantee your desires and wishes are clear and followed? I hope so!Your takeaways include:•How to Identify what you need to gather in a short period of time. •Tips on getting organized so that everything that matters has clarity. •How to eliminate the confusion that can surface when emergencies and the unexpected arise. •Reveals your wishes when you are gone. •Guarantee that your desires and wishes are.Most plan for being set for life ... few plan for what happens when it stops. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Ranked in the Top 100 of Goodpods and Top 10 on Feedspot. Join in and become a regular subscriber.
AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles and Book Designer Rebecca Finkle identify 15 author and publishing snafus that authors often encounter. Your takeaways include:-Hidden meanings in contracts.-Barcode mishaps.-How to use metadata.-Creating ideal manuscript for designer.-When to increase book price.-Why quirkie photos work on website.-The power and use of sticky notes.And of course, much more.AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is rated in the Top 10 podcasts for book marketing. Listen in for author success.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Kathy Meis, Founder and CEO of Bublish to join her for Bublish updates and the integration of AI. Together, they will reveal strategies and tips to further advance marketing and publishing for the self and independent author.Your takeaways include:-Whether AI is good or bad for publishing and authors.-Best practices for authors in using AI.-What Bublish has added to its community to aid authors.-What authors need to consider before using AI and platforms.-Various strengths and weaknesses of AI tools.-Rules to know before authors load original info and data into any AI system.-Discovering AI Narration and AI test to Image.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Get 20 plus Essentials for Author Events--Book Fairs, Craft Shows, Book Launches, and much more of this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Dr. Judith Briles.Your takeaways include:- How to sell books at craft shows and book fairs.- Essentials that you need to have in your booth.- Tips for creating voyeur engagement.- Prop ideas to catch the attention of attendees.- Ideas for increasing your fan base and getting book reviews.And as always, lots more. The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is ranked within the Top 10 podcasts for book marketing. Listen in for tips to increase your author success.
Do you know how Elevate Your Book's Reach? Get ready for ideas and tips in this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Judith Briles The Book Shepherd invites Parchelle Tashi, an award-winning creative education who partners with authors to help them repurpose and monetize their books. Could that be you?Tips include:-how to get more book sales-how to create a workbook on your book-What the key elements every workbook needs -how to create a workbook for fiction authors-why most users of workbooks never complete them ... and how you can change that fact for yours.And, of course, much more.It's the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, rated in the top 10 podcasts for book marketing.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles adds a little spice to her podcast with Dr. Donna Jennings, Human Sexuality Expert and author of ten books. Her most recent book, The Fiction Writers Sexuality Guide: Sex—It’s More than a Scene was released this week. Together, they walk through what writers and authors can do to enhance their writing the creates a scene-builder and page-turner.Your takeaways include:-Writing sex is not just action … it’s emotions.-Start writing holistically—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.-Writing sex positive … not sex negative.-Why authors need to stay out of their character’s way.-Learn what the 3 top fantasies to use in your writing.-Tips on how to frame a sex scene within your writing with Dr J’s formula.-Why a sex scene can be the multi-purpose cleanser.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Why and How Authors Can Embrace the Cash Cow Two-StepThis week, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles will be the solo voice on the #1 way to sell books. Using her bestselling and award-winning book, How to Create a Million Dollar Speech, she will focus on the power and privilege of speaking by using the Cash-Cow Two-Step. It’s a book marketing platform that should not be ignored by any author. Can speaking on your book … your expertise … morph your book sales? Why yes … YES it can. And the sooner you start speaking on both, the better for your influence building, your social media presence, and of course, your book sales.Your listening takeaways include:-Why you should be speaking on your book and when to start.-How to structure the perfect sandwich speech.-When to start charging and what to charge for your speaking fee.-Why handouts are a must and what each should always include.-The key components that every presentation needs.-Why every presentation should have a contract, even free ones.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join and become a regular subscriber.
Marketing and writing with heart, not hype, Debra Jason is the author of the award-winning book, Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget™. She is back for the AuthorU—Your Guide to Book Publishing and joins host Dr. Judith Briles for a deep dive into using AI for social media and the LinkedIn platform.Your takeaways include:-4 Ways to leverage artificial intelligence on LinkedIn.-2 mistakes you don’t want to make when using AI for content creation.-Tips on how to use LinkedIn’s Collaborative Articles feature.-Why and How to convert third-degree connections into first-degree relationships within LinkedIn.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites master storyteller David Sovine, writing as Louis Sauvain, to join her in revealing strategies and tips to create fantasy books and market them. He views his writing and books as a relief and escape from the breaking news of everyday life. He's the author of the Amazon bestselling College of Sorcerers trilogy and is currently rolling out the Tower of Cin trilogy with his latest book, Book 4: Thaddeous and the Ancient One to be followed this Fall by Thaddeous and the Emperor.Your takeaways include: •Strategies to develop world building. •What exactly is “world building”?•How does pure fiction fantasy cross over historical happenings? •Creation of characters and conflicts.•Why a buddy or sidekick enhances the storyline.•How characters can guide your writing. •Inclusion of maps … should you?And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
BIG Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest ...In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites her podcast producer Ben Horlander to join her in revealing strategies and tips to find podcasts and be on podcasts to increase bookings, credibility, build influence, and sell books.You will get strategies and tips to implement BEFORE any interview starts and WHAT you need to understand. Tips on how to PREP for our interview; the MUST HAVES for every interview; and how to handle REMOTE and IN-STUDIO interviews.Your takeaways include:-Cheat sheet tips to prep you before any interview-5 tips on how to prep for any interview-8 tips to ask a producer or host before the mic is officially turned on-6 things you want to include when you are “live” whether being taped or actually live.-10 must do things when you are doing REMOTE interviews-5 things to do when doing IN-STUDIO interviews-Why you should implement a Ready, Set, AIM, then FIRE approachAnd, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles and transformational expert JV Crum III reveal Part II – How to Create a Conscious Mindset. JV is the author of the bestselling Conscious Millionaire and host of the Conscious Millionaire Show podcast that Inc. magazine identifies in its Top 13 Business Podcasts. Within, you will discover the true meaning of “trust perfect timing.” And …-3 additional crucial mindsets for author success.-How to transform to a higher level.-3 things that hold authors back from moving forward.-Steps to achieve a conscious mindset for achieving a peak performance.-Exercises to open money opportunities.-The “formula” for how to move you from beyond mouthing “my goal is …”-Why and how to plant opportunity seeds.-How “flow” sets the stage for synchronicity. And, of course, much more. You can get JV’s book for free at www.ConsciousMillionaire.com/freebook Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles and transformational expert JV Crum III reveal Part 1- Peak Performance Mindsets for Authors and how to create them. JV is the author of the bestselling Conscious Millionaire and host of the Conscious Millionaire Show podcast that Inc. magazine identifies in its Top 13 Business Podcasts. Within, you will discover the true meaning of “trust perfect timing.” And …-4 crucial mindsets for author success.-How to transform to a higher level.-Why you must remove be perfect from the present mindset.-Steps on how to bring your true inner you to you.-What “vibrational” feels like.-The “formula” for how to move you from beyond mouthing “my goal is …”-What actions you need to take starting today to transition to embrace author success.-Why you must identify the three fears that will hold you back from your success.And, of course, much more. You can get JV’s book for free at www.ConsciousMillionaire.com/freebook Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles and Kathleen Sweeney, COO of BookBrush, reveal the latest in BookBrush tools … think of it as the Ultimate Social Media Toolbox. It's time to get your social media mojo into hight gear. The rise of social media has truly changed the publishing game! Get ready to navigate the sea of social media overwhelm and reduce your legwork. Your take-aways include:•Social Media Management options for beginners to advanced.•How to use social media to spread the word about your book.•Tips for getting your name out there.•With a few clicks, you can promote news releases, your events, and projects. •Continue to Connect with your readers anywhere, anytime.•If you need help with using Amazon +, it’s here.•Book Brush now offers a Social Media Management service to navigate the complexities and the world of social media.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals over 20 tips and tools to enhance your author success, build your influence, and support your book marketing going forward.Your takeaways include:-book marketing ideas-website panache -social media strategies for posting-tools for eyeball emphasis-tools to build your knowledge baseAnd, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the latest in PR strategies with PR expert Andrea Pass., founder of AndreaPassPR.com. In a fast hour, you will come away with plenty of refreshing insights and ahas that will sparkle a dull website and spruce up your online influence.•What public relations can do for authors.•Why authors need PR as part of their marketing mix.•What the difference between PR and advertising is.•How earned media coverage drives book sales.•What you have to do to be prepared for public relations outreach.•What the long-term benefit of press coverage is and how to take advantage to it.•What your website media tab needs now and how to update it.•What elements to add to your website media tab on an ongoing basis.• Which social media sites to use for book influence And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, creativity and writing coach Melody Jones joins Host Dr. Judith Briles. If you feel stifled, uninspired, and tired of the blank page syndrome, this episode is for you. Get ready to move past the writing blahs by tapping more deeply into your creative core. Your listening takeaways include:•What is creativity–exactly?•What does a dog’s life have to do with creativity?•Artistic expression welcomed: being able to draw a stick figure is not a prerequisite.•Your body is a creative tool.•Can you describe something to an alien?•Valuing creative energy in the “ordinary.”•Using structure as a framework for creativity.•Discover WikimediaCommon.com•And, of course, much more.Our promise: you’ll leave with a refreshed mind and new ideas for moving past the doldrums.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the ultimate tips for turning your website into a hot magnet for new clients, fans, your book, and your expertise.It’s Judith “solo” to deliver the step-by-step tips for creating the ultimate Opt-In or Lead Magnet to build your followers and fan base.Your listening takeaways include:-The What of what you will need to create your Opt-In.-The Why of what makes your website and Opt-In the treasure chest every author should have.-What the essential components of your shout-out campaign must include.-The How of what you do next to roll out your Opt-In campaign.-The secret sauces that every campaign must have to target its audience.-Judith’s step-by-step in putting it all together.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Do you want to get your book seen and sold? You can and in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles invites author and marketing strategist Claudine Wolk to join her.-learn the value of "rolling" publicity.-get tips for being seen.-get tips on selling your book.-learn the three essential tips to publicity.-and as always, much more.Join in and learn with the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Rox Burkey joins Host Dr. Judith Briles to reveal strategies and tips for getting, posting, and using Book Reviews. Your takeaways include:- Why you want reviews.- How to find reviewers.- How to request and get reviews.- What to do with them when you get them- How to create and give them to other authors.- Tips on follow-up after author events.- How to push them out on social media, blogs, your website.- Discover and use Indtale, Literary Titan, PenCraft Awards for low-priced allowed reviews.- Avoid the higher priced reviews, such as Kirkus.Rox Burkey does reviews at no cost as well. Her website is RoxBurkey.com and her contact email is RoxB@RoxBurkey.com for information and criteria she uses.Rox did a review of my historical fiction book co-written with Brian Barnes: The Secret Journey. Check out the type of sin-depth review she does: https://roxburkey.com/interview-with-brian-barnes-and-judith-briles-co-authors-extraordinaire/#comment-11663 And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
AI Is Back … the good, the bad, and the ugly to comeIn this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites AI expert Greg Jameson back to dig into AI – the good, the back, and the ugly to come.AI has transitioned from clumsy in the beginning to clunky to sophisticated as 2024 begins.Your listening takeaways include:- The advances in AI in 2024 will dwarf what rolled out in 2023.- Watch for custom niche AIs.- Legal issues over copyright are going to require lawmakers to put laws into place.- AI hallucinations will become less.- Ethical problems will increase as deepfakes get better.- Phone and email scams will increase.- Expect to see at least one major shakeout in the AI industry.And my recommendation. If you are using any AI for research-related writing, make sure that you are using Perplextity.ai to identify all resources that are used to create your copy.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Swag and Book Marketing...the Magic DuoIn this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites cover and book designer Rebecca Finkel back to talk swag and book marketing.Your success going forward is all about what mindset you choose to have. Add in your branding, theme, the CORE of your message or storyline and wrap it all with consistency.For 2024, must-haves include:- Bookmarks - Postcards, including creating multiples as in a series- Banners- Build SuperFans- Author and Book one-sheetsFor your book, must-haves include:- Adding a bonus chapter within the book.- Create a bonus chapter that isn’t in your book … and add to your website. The only way to get it is that the reader needs to submit their email and name.- Seek out book clubs –in-store, within region, online or add to your website as a perk. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tips to enhance your influence and marketing via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast and is ranked in the Top 10 podcast for authors and bookmarketing. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Writing and AI … what works, what doesn’t. In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites award-winning author and writing coach Mara Purl to join her as they take writing strategies coupled with AI … what works and what doesn’t.Your take aways will include:- The background to AI and why did Larry Page of Google believe that it doesn’t matter where and who material was taken from. Ouch.- What authors and companies are at the forefront of moving forward … and resisting. Hmmm.- The latest on Copyright and infringements.- Identifying useful AI tools: Grammarly, Rytr, Frase, Word AI, Perplexity.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Writing Tips for 2024, Part 1In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles welcomes bestselling and award-winning author Mara Purl to reveal strategies and tips for writing in 2024.Areas that were dived into include:- Self—times ... stamina, inspiration, scheduling. Key take away: honor time space.- Message ... evolving to the CORE message of your book, and what you, the author is about.Style and Voice—knowing your characters and yours.-Market Research ... using the three types of research every author should know about.-Budget Planning ...including time and money.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the power of using and implementing a crowdfunding campaign for your book—or any project that is in your wheelhouse. Only 35% of publishing related campaigns. You will get tips on how to be in the minority!-Crowdfunding stats for 2023. Some are eye-opening.-Crowdfunding moneys can be used to print your book.-Crowdfunding moneys can be used to push out a marketing and publicity campaign.-Crowdfunding moneys can be used to spin off a screenplay.-Crowdfunding moneys can be used to seed your next project.-Crowdfunding can build buzz for you, your expertise, your book.Crowdfunding is work—don’t kid yourself. It will take some time and definitely, energy. You will need to sprinkle in your creativity to bring the spark that becomes a magnet to attract crowdfunding participants you have no previous connection to.Your listening takeaways include:-The Who, Where, Why, Why, and When of your campaign.-What the essential components of every campaign must include.-The secret sauces that every campaign must have.-Judith’s cheat sheet for success.And, of course, much more.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, rolls out Part 2 of Editing Tips for 2024 with fiction editor Barb Wilson to step up and reveal her key strategies for 2024 success for authors.- Start thinking World Building … world building is not exclusive to fantasy and sci-fi—it’s in every genre. Build yours and know the details. The result is rich story flow.- Development and Content editing … is the hardest, longest, and most costly in the process.- Copy editing is all about the mechanics, line by line.- Proofreading/cold eye. It’s a must.- Tips for looking at plot holes.-Foreshadowing entices a storyline.- Discover EFA.org – the Educational Freelancers Association for cost guidelines.And, - of course, much more.Editors have the skills to fix your words and make you shine. Use them.Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles dives into a topic that is a must for every book. One that many authors avoid … because it costs money. They take the DIY approach … and a book failure mistake.Authors need editing ... not just a few EVERY author. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles is Editor Barb Wilson. She sharpens her creative mind and red pencil to offer a variety to tips and strategies for 2024 that includes both fiction books and nonfiction books.-Essentials include writing at least three of the five senses in your descriptions.-And much more.-embrace your world-building power .. it's not just fantasy and sci-fi. It's another must-listen to AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast for your authoring and publishing success.
Host Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer to step up projections for 2024 for authors.Your goal: You want to create what others want to read.Smart 2024 strategies include:-Start knocking on social media doors.-Hooking onto existing bestseller titles and authors in your genre with ongoing posts.-Hooking onto names of authors and their titles that are bestsellers in bookstores you want to work with.-commit to "knocking on doors" 20 times a week. Pitching you and your book--speaking, podcast guesting.-80% of book sales come from "word of mouth". -
7 Writing Blunders for Authors to AvoidJudith Briles The Book Shepherd identifies 7 Writing Blunders for Authors to Avoid in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s just Judith solo—this episode is the perfect refresher any time of the year. Originally aired January 12, 2023, this episode was the #1 show in 2023. It has been downloaded 328,123 times.Your takeaways include:-7 essential tips for book review gathering-tips for creating eyeball-grabbing headlines-tips for knowing which type of editor to engage and when -tips to avoid editing mistakes-tips for copyediting shortcutsJoin in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Get ready for an hour with two masters of book marketing and what you should be doing for 2023: John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Book and Dr. Judith Briles via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Originally aired January 5, 2023, this episode was the #2 show in 2023. It has been downloaded 323,950 times.Your takeaways include:•Hot tips for 2023 to do starting now.•3 things to do for book marketing starting today.•What bombed in 2022, including NFTs and crypto.•Why being a podcast host may be a mistake.•Why being a podcast guest is better and how to take advantage of it when you are the featured guest.•Easy peasy way to become a guest on a podcast.•Why TV coverage has less pop.•Why libraries are a sweet spot for your book.•Why the Weeklies should still get your attention.•Why newsjacking is an ideal publicity window.•Discover MeetCopper.com ... new platform for authors and booksAre you ready to start?If you don’t want your book marketing to be mediocre, then AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Judith Briles and John Kremer will position you and your book to move forward in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Author question for 2023 ...What’s in your brand and influence wallet? Has your branding and influence stalled?Logos and EPKs to the rescue!And the question for leading into 2024 … all of the above! Multiple award-winning book designer Nick Zelinger dives into the importance of Author logos – creating that instant connection to your author brand. Why do so many self-published authors overlook such a powerful marketing tool? Nick will give tips and strategies on what to look for, and how to even create your own author logo. Originally aired January 26, 2023, this episode was the #3 show in 2023. It has been downloaded 243,496 times.ALSO ON TAP: We’ll discuss the audiobook craze and how to create as audio cover that compliments your printed and digital versions—it’s not a fad!Last but not least, we’ll tackle the topic of creating an EPK–the electronic press kit for authors – what elements to include for the ultimate marketing piece.Your takeaways include:-Websites to use to goose your creativity and discover logos to brand with and morph to.-Why your book covers need makeovers for different formats.-The power of an EPK ... Electronic Press Kit—make sure yours includes the essential ingredients.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Can writers earn a living writing? That’s a YES from author and the founder of FundsForWriters.com, C Hope Clark. Originally aired February 9, 2023, this episode was the #4 show in 2023. It has been downloaded 233,378 times.In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she joins host Dr. Judith Briles and C Hope Clark dive into author and writer success factors:•Why all writers should diversity their writing in earning a living.•Why and how writing contests can catapult a career, opening doors.•Why authors and writers must balance their left and rights brains—the business and creativity.•Why writing regularly is crucial–habits must be groomed.•Why taking the time to apply for grants is a good thing.•Why the “slow and steady” wins the race with a writer—success is slow.•Why it’s an essential to “convince” the judges when submitting for grants that they want to be you.You’ll come away with tips for expanding your writing chops.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles has put together the ultimate 2024 special calendars for authors.Think book days, publishing days, writing days. Months. Weeks. Individual days.Get tips on how to use ...-Posters-Quotes-Book marketing campaignsIt's an explosion of resources for 2024 for each month with Judith and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
It’s Time to Unclutter and Delete Computer ChaosJoining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles is Nick Zelinger graphic designer at NZ Graphics. Over the twenty years they’ve worked together, they’ve worked with the chaos that is generated from computer disorganization that authors find themselves in. Get a variety of tips and strategies to bring Zen into your writing and publishing life. Between Judith and Nick, they have a list of what to keep and what to dump pronto. Their goal: bring sanity to your computer workspace.Your takeaways include:-What to do before trashing any file.-How to determine which files to SAVE and which to TRASH.-Why you want to embrace the art of creating Folders and Subfolders.-Tips on how to organize and clean up your project folders.-Which remote drive to use for storage and backup.-What to know about syncing services including Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, iCloud.-What emails you should keep.
Tom Antion IS Back … with Oddles Author Success Tips and the Three-Prong Attack. He is the Internet Marketing guru for this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. This edition is all about Internet Marketing … and Tom’s Three-Prong Attack to create big bucks. Listen to his podcasts and grab via ScrewTheCommute.com/automatefree ... his free guide to grow your business and followings. As always, this is another get-out-the-pad for oodles of note-taking. The ideas roll from the get-go. Tips on how to build your influence, sell more books, and definitely gather interest for you and your expertise. -Discover the “content locker” method of grabbing emails. -What are the four elements of engagement that the algorithms look at. -How to verify your engagement factor. -How to create a “microtest” on your emails. -Why you should dump non-response followers on social media.-How to use advertorial and upselling. -Discover the resources on CafePress and Zazzle to create no-thinking products to offer and get paid for.-Use the three-pronged attack on the Internet. Join in ... you will learn lots! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
The Master of eMail Marketing joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Judith Briles for this info-heavy session. Expert Tom Antion has never had a job. He's an Internet Multimillionaire who has sent out over a billion emails over the past 29 years with virtually zero complaints. He's the founder of the only licensed, dedicated Internet and Digital marketing school in the country and the subject of the Hollywood Documentary "The American Entrepreneur" premiering Spring 2024. His website is Antion.com.Don’t start listening until you have a pad of paper and pen in hand. Ideals will come out you like a tsunami. It’s a Master class in eMail Marketing.•Is email marketing dead like lots of marketers try to tell you?•What are some of the most important things to do when you broadcast an email?•Should you use a Single Opt-In vs Double Opt-In? What are they and what are the pros and cons?•Should you start out with free email broadcast systems?•Do you know the difference between a broadcast and an autoresponder?•Do you know what a sequential broadcast is?•Do you know when it makes open rate sense to drop graphics?•Would you like to see your open rate soar?•And there is so much more …Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Are you READY for Book Marketing for the final two months of the year?It’s the giant book-selling season and let’s brainstorm strategies and tips to get your books into the hands of the readers who want them … and need them. Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Brian Jud, author of How to Make REAL Money Selling Books. There was so much information from last week, I invited Brian back for Part II nthis weeki.We will start with:-Why and how to bundle books and products.-Why certain government portals are HOT for authors and why you should use them to display your book.-How to reach the Home School marke and the NationalHomeSchoolAssociation.com-it's significant.-Why you should know about the military buyers and where to reach them via AAFES.org.-Why the GSA.gov website could be your magic portal to position your book within.-Why the APTAC.us.org procurement portal could be the site for you that never stops giving.-Why you should never forget the four Ps of marketing...Product, Placement, Pricing, and Promotion.
It’s the giant book-selling season and let’s brainstorm strategies and tips to get your books into the hands of the readers who want them … and need them. Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Brian Jud, author of How to Make REAL Money Selling Books. There was so much information, I invited Brian back for Part II next week. We will start with:-Why and how to define target buyers.-Why create products available only on your website.-Why a special gift edition for corporations and associations makes author sense.-Why niche bookstores make sense to connect with.-What not do to in the final quarter of the year.-Why you should put out a quick Holiday newsletter.-Why and how to use the NCAA "bracketology" strategy to test what works and what doesn’t.
Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Liza N. Burby, the author of How to Publish Your Children’s Book. She’s the author of 38 nonfiction children’s books and four nonfiction books. She is also an award-winning journalist who has been writing features for newspapers like Newsday and magazines and websites for over 35 years. Her website is https://lizaburby.com/.Your takeaways include:•How to become familiar with the children's book industry and why it matters. •Why it’s essential to know the WHO of the reader and to understand their psychological development.•Know what audience you're writing for.•Don't chase trends; be a trendsetter to thrive.•How a book becomes a gamechanger. •Think about why you want to be published.•Understand that book publishing is a business.•How to get the attention of an agent.•Don't be afraid of rejection—they happen.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Author and Vision expert Dr. Lynn Hellerstein joins host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for an insightful episode on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s all about Vision, and its impact on writing, research, publishing, book marketing, and creating author confidence.It's all about vision and using visualization to soar your author and writing success. Get ready to embrace the rules of visualization and:-Get useful tips to unblock writer's block.-How to envision your author success.-How to initiate the process of writing your book.-How to expand your creativity.-How to expand your author and writing vision.-How to implement multi-sensory imagery.-How to eliminate author burnouts that can spiral out of control. -How to reduce anxiety created by author overwhelm.-Tips on how to open up the “flow.”Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Joining host Dr. Judith Briles is Rudy Shur, founder and CEO of SquareOne Publishers based in New York, selected by Publishers Weekly as one of the fastest-growing indie publishing houses in the US. Rudy is the author of How to Publish Your Nonfiction Book, 2nd Edition, and is a board member of the American Association of Publishers for Special Sales.Today’s show focuses on publishing tips for author success.Your takeaways include:-Essential tips to identify and avoid smoke and mirror publishing companies.-Four no-nonsense steps in approaching an acquisition editor and how to do it in four paragraphs.-What the bigger mistakes that not-yet-published authors make when trying to find a way to get their work out.-How the self-publishing evolution has effected publishing ... and where it is going.-The good, bad, and ugly of what AI has unleased.-What the top concerns for writers, published or unpublished, when it comes to things like social media’s effect on the public’s reading.-What authors must do to promote their books.-Could books go the way of extinction? Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Have you ever thought about creating a contest to start the buzz about your book? Now's the time! JOining host Dr. Judith Briles is her guest, Authors Assistant, Bobby Crew. Bobby has created and run multiple contests for his clients.When you do you seed the influence your words and YOU have with new fans. It's a good thing.Your takeaways today are:1. Why you should consider using contests and giveaways to grow your following.2. What Kinds of Giveaways to consider.3. What Programs are ideal to use as a contest platform and push out.4. What to do with the emails you harvest when people sign up.5. Why a great opt-in helps boost your contest.6. Tips for getting your contest in front of new eyes.7. How to create a group contest. Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
How to Create an Online Course that POPs Whether you are a fiction or nonfiction author, it’s time to learn an insider’s tips on how to create an online learning course that delivers innovative, creative, and fun ways to engage participants to support your wisdom and expertise.Keith Newhouse has over 15 years of experience designing online courses and training. He works with authors to reach and engage with their audiences using online courses to supplement their books. Check out his website at www.KeithANewhouse.comYour takeaways to create an Online Course that Soars includes:-Why should your supplement your book with an online course.-What the basic building blocks of an online course are.-What tools are needed to create an online course.-Keith’s favorite tools to use—many are free.-Tips and tricks creating an online course.You will come away with what you NEED to know; what you SHOULD know; and what would be NICE to know.Join in ... you will learn a lot and have fun, too! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Are Your Intellectual Property Rights at Risk?
Have a Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property by your side for an hour. Meet Ava Doppelt from Allen, Dyer, Doppelt & Gilchrest, P.A. where she has represented writers, publishers, artists, musicians, computer programmers, and businesses.
Your takeaways include: • Updates to using the copyright mark © ... as in just about everywhere. • Understanding what you need to protect your website. • Steps you must take today with your website designers. • Strategies to protect your intellectual property—your words, your stories, your books. • When to shout out about your forthcoming and when to not. • Know when book parts aren’t protectable. • Insights on how to quote from common resources, including the Bible.
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles is Rob Jacob—an author, speaker, and living historian. If you were to meet him at an event he’s featured in, he could be part of a Western Gun Fighter group or the Revolutionary War ... or the golden age of piracy.It's time to learn about:Niche Writing, Niche Presenting and Niche Promoting!Your takeaways include:•How to step out of your comfort zone.•How to do the research to move into a “character” and “time zone.”•Where to discover and get period garments that don’t look like they are for Halloween.•How to create effective promo material.•How to determine which promo material•How to connect with college and library museums and bookstores.•How to create an impressive book signing and accessories to use.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Can speaking on your book … your expertise … morph your book sales?
Why YES … YES it can. And the sooner you start speaking on both, the better for your influence building, your social media presence, and of course, your book sales.
Your listening takeaways include: - Why you should be speaking on your book and when to start. - When to start charging and what to charge for your speaking fee. - The key components that every presentation needs. - Why every presentation should have a contract, even free ones.
And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 15,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles is Author Hall of Famer Sandra Dallas, author of 18 adult novels, five mid-grade novels, and 10 non-fiction books. Sandra’s novels with their themes of loyalty, friendship, and human dignity have been translated into a dozen foreign languages and have been optioned for films.
In 2021, she was inducted into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame, and in 2023, she won the Colorado Book Award. Her first novel came out when she was 50. Sandra reminds listeners to write by writing.
Her tips include: - How to increase Fan engagement. - How to write by writing. - How to get a rejected book resurrected. - How to make a book pop out. - How to get books reviewed.
Sandra knows how she’s going to start a book and how it will end. Everything else between the covers evolve as she writes. She reminds you ... don’t give up.
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles is Manuel Ramos, a Colorado native and retired lawyer, is the author of eleven novels and a short story collection. He has received the Colorado Book Award, the Chicano/Latino Literary Award, and Honorable Mentions from the Latino International Book Awards. His first novel, The Ballad of Rocky Ruiz, was a finalist for the Edgar® award.
Today, the focus is on the art of niche writing. Your takeaways include:
• Why the are of living is the single best research you can do. • What is noir writing. • How to avoid “rut” writing. • How to create the best dialogue. • Why it’s better to write in the first person POV. And much more...
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Is writing a puzzle? Why does it feel like it? The puzzle starts with the CRAFT ... ID the puzzle pieces and always read the genre you are writing in ... begin with looking at look at the structure.
Christy Award-winning Colorado author Patricia Raybon joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles for a fresh, candid, summertime discussion on solving writing and publishing’s toughest puzzles -- inspired by her new Annalee Spain “history mystery” series.
Takeaways include: • What writing threads aare • What is “history mystery”? • How to combo history with contemporary storytelling. • How to expand Research beyond your what any author uses. • Differences in fictional and nonfictional storytelling. • Discover the power of oral history via library archives. • Why you must learn the digital age.
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles is Michelle Renee, author website developer.
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When is the right time to invest in an author website?
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What are the critical pieces of information you need to include on your author website?
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How to use your website as a book marketing tool.
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What are the common pitfalls when designing your website and how to avoid them
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Do you have to spend thousands of dollars on your author website?
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
If you are still encountering resistance to the social media world ... it’s time to break through your barriers. Or if you have already, it’s time to either redirect or open up to new ideas and pathways.
In the episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, marketing and publicity expert Robin Samora joins host Dr. Judith Briles. Platforms are essential ...it’s time to revisit yours.
Your takeaways include:
• Identifying the digital dinosaur within. • How to get out of the digital dinosaur mind set. • What’s a book publicity plan for today’s author—newbies and advanced. • Publicity ... when to take the DIY route and when to hire out. • Why is it important to build or rebuild a platform? • How to keep momentum when you’re super busy. • Tips on how to train AI.
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Getting your books into foreign markets is something Jan Yager knows about. Her book, Foreign Rights and Wrongs opens up what I’ve called “mailbox” money for years. She joins me, Dr. Judith Briles, on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Your takeaways include:
• The six best ways to sell foreign rights. • What a co-agents are and how to work with them. • What the top foreign markets are and how to pitch to them. • Your book doesn’t have to be a bestseller to generate one or more foreign rights deals. • The #1 foreign right and the #1 foreign wrong you need to know about. • Timeframes for securing a rights sale. • The range of advances from a foreign rights sale. • What you need on a one-sheet. • How to write a query pitch letter to a foreign rights agent or publisher. • What to do when you get a NO. • The three best reasons to sell your book in other territories and/or languages.
Final thoughts ... the international rights market moves at a slower pace. Don’t be impatient—you may be viewed as pushie. And this isn’t the flea market ... don’t dicker. you as pushie – don’t dicker. A simple YES goes a long way .... Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
It’s an author bugaboo ... I don’t want to do book promo and publicity until my book is available. It’s time to stop it.
Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles is Dr. Jan Yager, the author of 50+ books, in a wide range of genres including adult nonfiction, adult fiction, poetry, dramatic literature, and illustrated children’s books –with translations into 35 languages. She is a master at self-promotion ideas to take YOU and your BOOK to recognition and book opportunities. Jan’s website is https://www.DrJanYager.com
Your takeaways include: • What the most common mistakes authors routinely make ... and how to stop them. • Why you are your book’s best promoter and advocate. • When to hire help especially a publicity pro with up-to-date media contacts he/she can tap into for you and your book. • Why media training and/to working with a book coach can be helpful especially if this is your first book or you haven’t published one recently. • Learn about the myriad of promotion options and then focus in on the ones that work best for you and your book. • Why you want to make friends with the media and when to start doing it. • Why you should think about Giveaways. • When and how to create a timeline to roll out publicity. • Why YOU, your BOOK, and your WEBSITE needs a well-written media kit and the essentials that must be included.
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
On Writing ... The Who and The Why
Authoring and writing can be a lonely number. For most, it’s a solo dance. It’s a focus time. And an exciting time. Dr. Judith Briles has written 43 books. She’s sold over a million copies of her books. Her books have been in four key genres: Finance (80s), Business (late 80s-early 90s), Health Care (90s-early 00s), Writing/Publishing (10s to 2023). The Author’s Walk is her last book for the Writing/Publishing genre. This year, she stepped into her fifth genre: Fiction and specifically, Historical and Women’s Fiction.
In this podcast, your takeaways include:
-The 7 elements to set yourself up for organizing and moving forward. -Why it’s essential to embrace the WHY you are writing. -Why it’s essential to Know WHO you are writing for.
Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Get ready for an hour with two masters of book marketing and what you should be doing for the rest of 2023 and planning forward for 2024 author success. John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Book and Dr. Judith Briles via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics, and adding to your marketing mix. Your takeaways include: • More tips for 2023 to do starting now. • Why your CORE message is an essential component in your marketing. • Why being a podcast guest is better and how to take advantage of it when you are the featured guest. • Why authors must move being “proactive” to the top of their marketing list. • What sparks a reader’s interest. • 3 essentials that every book cover must have and do. • How not to be a social media wimp. • How to test social media ads. • Easy peasy way to become a guest on a podcast. Are you ready to start?
If you don’t want your book marketing to be mediocre, then AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Judith Briles and John Kremer will position you and your book to move forward in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Join in ... you will learn a lot!
Branding and influencing building tips for authors should be in the top five must-dos for author success.
Host Dr. Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast have Gina Carr with them for this episode that sets the stage to roll out an effective branding and influence-building strategy.
Your takeaways include: -AI tips .. discover AITools4Biz.com . -Tips for outline articles and blogs plus creating a call to action. -How to build your podcast guesting requests. -The best way to use LinkedIn's newsletter tool. -How to create credibility from the get-go. -Remember WHO you are serving with your words and advice. -Remember that YOU are a problem solver.
Of course, there is much more ... It's 57 minutes of success waiting for you through the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Are you ready to discover what authors and writers need to know about AI that can get them into trouble and how to stay away from it?
With host Dr. Judith Briles is Terry Brock, expert in gizmos, gadgets, the internet and AI. Your takeaways include: - How authors can use AI that will surprise you. - What is ahead in the world of publishing that authors need to know. - New tools for book marketing that are working today. - Why info overload isn't the problem for feeling frustrated or exhausted. -Why to use YouTube and discover TubeBuddy.
That and much more. Join in on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast to advance your author success.
From OLD to NEW ... Book Makeovers When was your book published? More than five years ago? Have you thought about doing a makeover?
It could be a mini ... or a maxi makeover ... redo ... or a major gutting.
Joining Dr. Judith Briles The Book Shepherd is multi-award winning book and cover designer Nick Zelinger of NZ Graphics.
Takeaways include: 1. Key changes in the front matter of your book. 2. Key changes and adds to the back matter of your book. 3. Changes to your entire cover--back and front.
There are several factors to consider, which is what this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast does.
When it comes to dealing with “stuff” for most ... the idea of “negotiating” will most likely not be at the top of the list. And yet, you do it daily. Sometimes with others over meeting places and times; sometimes with a contract that you are considering; and sometimes with yourself.
The Master Negotiator Greg Williams joins Dr. Judith Briles with a lively hour that includes: -Understand from the get-go what your “points of leverage” are. -Why you must bring “awareness” to your game. -Why the person who asks the most question is leading the negotiation. -How to handle a difficult person during a negotiation. -How to be ready to walk away BEFORE you say a word. -When you should walk away. -When to know how to use a “tit for tat” strategy that means you give up nothing or very little. -How you can tell what may be important to someone via the other side’s body language and nonverbal presence. -When you should mimic the body language or actions of the other side. -How to crack a stoic person you are attempting to negotiate with. -How you can improve your chances of getting a book deal through better negotiation efforts. -How to position yourself better before seeking or accepting an offer? -When should you back away from an offer or test its validity, and how is that negotiated?
By listening to this informative and interactive interview, you will gain insight into all of the above. Join in ... you will learn a lot!
If you don’t want you and your book and your author influence to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Libel, Plagiarism, Slander and AI ... Oh My! It's an As the Legal World Turns episode.Hey authors—the legal world goes round and round. Publishing attorney Jonathan Kirsch joins the latest AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast and reveals the latest on slander, plagiarism, copyright infringement, and AI problems. Your takeaways include:-What could writing a memoir have in common with the Fox News slander lawsuit?-Why would the US Copyright office decide not to copyright books that use AI? -Would you like useable tips for avoiding libel issues when writing a memoir?-Would you like to reduce the possibility of plagiarism and eliminate it in any writing you are working on?-Are your using #AI to write your fiction? STOP. The US Copyright office will not copywrite books that use AI. If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Routines for Self and Book Creation All you need to do is ASK a successful author: What do you do to write? What do you do to connect with the readers you are writing for? What do you do to promote your book(s)? Successful authors have successful routines for themselves and the books they write! With Dr. Judith Briles on this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is a sought-after speaker and bestselling author Marsha Haygood. One of her books is the Little Black Book of Success—designed for women in leadership or seeking leadership positions. With a combined 1,000 reviews on Amazon for the initial book and now the Workbook, the publisher has contracted for an all new edition.Your takeaways include:-FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real.-Feel the FEAR ... and do whatever “it” is anyway. -When you step outside your comfort zone ... Opportunity appears.-When you write from the heart, it will always be better than you think it will be.-Don’t hesitate to Ask for Help ... look, listen and learn from those willing to share positive insights.-Make writing is one of your “Success Routines” ... just write and the book will eventually take form.Join in ... you will learn lots! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Speaking is the #1 way to create a tsunami of book sales. The door opens widely when the author has a title that is clear about what a speech is about and delivers. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is solo and expands of the How and Why of creating a powerful Speaking title plus the structure of the speech that follows. The genesis is her book, How to Create a Million Dollar Speech.Your takeaways include:-How to engage meeting planners with a speech title.-Why using a subtitle with your speech title raises the bar for being hired for a conference.-Why speech titles must be clear for a meeting planner and audience participants as to what the speaker will deliver.The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast opens the door to create a million dollar speaking career.
The author life is a calling. Sometimes it comes early ... sometimes it is late ... and sometimes it’s on an intermittent basis. But it’s a calling to you to share your words. Your insights. Your stories.Joining Dr. Judith Briles is bestselling and multiple award-winning author Mara Purl. The discussion: the roles of the Inner Author and the Outer Author.The Inner Author’s work focuses on the author’s core values of self and for the book. It’s the place where the author:-Writes what matters to him or her. The passion flows through to the story, to the author as the creator.-Profiles and characteristics of characters in fiction are known and become alive in the words that are written going forward.-Memory and Visual prompts are in play—color coding, use of sticky notes and dilemmas and conflicts are foreseen by the author.The Outer Author’s job is to engage in the shout-out...both pre-availability and once published.-Adding to contacts and in social media platforms becomes instrumental in book marketing.-Strategizing and implementing a book marketing campaign that comes in waves, not just a one-time event.-Reaching out to book clubs, speaking opportunities, and podcasts to build influence.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Fiction writers must create a contract with their readers ... a Willing Suspension of Disbelief in their Writing per NY Times bestselling author W Michael Gear. The author of 84 books and counting, he identifies the Rules every author must honor.It starts with ... "I will tell you a story and you will agree to 'believe it.' If the writer doesn't deliver, the contract is canceled--the reader exits following and buying the author.His #1 Rule--write what you know ... and if you don't know it ... learn it.It's a lively hour on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with Host Dr. Judith Briles and her guest--lots to think about; chew on; and take your writing to a much higher and richer level.
In an age where people count on reviews for everything from refrigerators to restaurants, book reviews are key to an author’s success. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, it's a deep dive into the WHY, HOW, WHERE, and WHAT of Book reviews. Joining Host, dr. Judith Briles, is Patty Moosbrugger, a founder partner of Blue Ink Review.Your takeaways:-Why you need them. -How you can get them how do you use them?-How to use them.-Why professional reviews matter for your sales and credibility.-How they boost your searchability.-Places to consider querying for book reviews.-Sure-bets for professional reviews with paid options.-Ways to use your reviews to boost your marketing efforts.
Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Host Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success.Using her new book, The Author’s Walk, get ready for inspiration, honest advice and insight, a thunderbolt to boost getting your book started or completed, and a reminder that you have an author friend who has walked the path multiple times and is there to offer her hand. •Embrace your steps, not others, to claim your author’s walk.•Tips for dealing with the nosedives that will lead to a soar.•Engage the power of self-care and setting boundaries with others.•Welcome the wisdom, the chaos and the truthiness of your words.Your words matter. You can write your book. It’s The Author’s Walk you will take, step-by-step. This is a must-listen hour for aspiring authors and those who just need to get re-inspired and back on track on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
If you have a book in you, there’s a book launch to be planned ... or repeated. The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast and Dr. Judith Briles welcome Aimee Ravivhandran, social media marketing expert, to reveal what an author needs to do for a successful book launch, starting as early as six months before the book is available. Aimee's website is AbundantlySocial.com.Your takeaways include:• Essential tips for new book launches and books that are ready for a relaunch.• Preplanning and when to start promoting your coming book.• Different ways to have a successful book launch.• Who belongs on book launch team—professionals, other authors, influencers.• When to push out press releases—and tips for pre-published timelines.• When to use paid advertising and where-and why not to use Facebook. • What does a book launch team look like• Which Schedulers and Graphic creators to use. • What social media tools are needed and what social media channels to be on.• What mistakes to avoid in your book launch.• Where to have Online and In-Person book launch events. • What kind of giveaways to include. There's lots in this hour--have your notepad out.
Audio and Story Video Books Are Here ... Are YOU Creating Them?Audiobooks continue to be the #1 growth segment of publishing. Now matching eBook sales. -Are you a player? -Is your book available to the children in your life? -Are they a member of the Imagination Storybook Club?-Are their favorite books available to them in an audio format? -And what about visually impaired kids... did you know that children can see visually how a book unfolds? -There are children who can’t see, are visually impaired or can’t hear – are your books available, friendly, and useable for them?Whew ... it’s a lot to think about.In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, the Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman joins Judith Briles for an update on what’s happening in audiobooks, but in the expanded areas of electronic books for blind and hearing impaired kids. Richard Rieman and the company he founded, Imagination Storybooks has created a bridge of learning and entertainment for children who are visually impaired with his unique combo of having an added narrative to illustrated books that setups and describes all the visual elements of a book before the written story begins.Whew ... it’s a special feat to pull it off.You will learn about neurodiverse children and what their “reading” needs are.Join in ... I promise ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
In my hands, I have a short book, “written” by ChatGPT 3 and “edited” by my guest Greg Jameson, eCommerce coach whose expertise is showing others how to become profitable with their online businesses, it’s an eye-opener. Titled Written by a Robot, Greg decided to experiment prior to our taping to see what could be done. Artificial intelligence, the trending buzz for 2023, is here.AI is in the rough stage. But as Greg said during our hour together, “Think of the clunky mobile phones that were carried around in a quasi-briefcase / satchel when they first arrived a few decades ago ... and how they evolved to today’s version.” AI is here .. it won’t be leaving. Your takeaways include:What AI can do for you today – - Research- Create a Book Outline- Create a table of Contents page- Creating Scripts for Marketing and Advertising- Take already Written Material and Breaking it up for Blogs- Creating Formulas- And of course, lots MORE.You are the master editor, telling it what you are looking for and what you want. Play with it—my two bits.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Will your book pass the mustard of the sensitivity and cultural critics? If it doesn't, your book and work can become dust. It’s time to choose our battles ... for me, I’m all for the author’s voice and imagination. Down with the trolls! In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles invites sensitivity and authenticity editor Barb Wilson to join in again for an enticing hour designed for your author success ... and keep you out of the writing doghouse. It’s Part 2 of our discussion on sensitivity editing and critics. A deeper discussion of books under attack.- Has sensitivity crossed the line and become censorship?- Revisiting the difference between sensitivity and authenticity editing?- Can your book pass the mustard of the sensitivity and cultural critics?Your takeaways include:- How to avoid editing mistakes and the critic trolls.- When to engage a sensitivity editor for your book and writing.- What Conscious language is and why is it relevant for writers- What the process of sensitivity or authenticity reading is.- When should a writer consider getting a sensitivity or authenticity reading?- Helpful tips in reading your own work for authenticity/sensitivity.Plus, a lively discussion on books and movies that have been insensitively edited. Tune in, you don't want to miss this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Join in ... you will learn a lot!
Will your book pass the mustard of the sensitivity and cultural critics? If it doesn't, your book and work can become dust.In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles invites sensitivity and editor Barb Wilson to join in for an enticing hour designed for your author success ... and keep you out of the writing doghouse.Your takeaways include:-How to avoid editing mistakes.-When to engage a sensitivity editor for your book and writing.-What Conscious language is and why is it relevant for writers-What the process of sensitivity or authenticity reading is.-When should a writer consider getting a sensitivity or authenticity reading?-Helpful tips in reading your own work for authenticity/sensitivity.Plus a lively discussion on books that have been insensitively edited. Tune in, you don't want to miss this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Book Sales Beyond Bookstores Are in Your MidstWould you like to sell books by the case? How about by a truckload? It’s not a pipedream ... you can become part of the special sales path that has the capability of soaring your book sales. Joining AuthorU Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Brian Jud, author, book-marketing consultant, and president of the Premium Book Company.As the author of Beyond the Bookstore and How to Make Real Money Selling Books, he and Judith will deep dive into the wide, wide world of premium book sales—what they are; how to get them; and why you should.Your takeaways include:-What special sales are. -Identify how big the market is for non-bookstore sales. -What authors should do to prepare for selling in non-bookstore markets.-Tips for selling into the retail segments.-Why publishers should sell to non-bookstore markets instead of bookstores.-What the benefits are of selling to non-traditional, non-retail segments.-Why the selling process is so much longer among non-retail buyers. -What kind of books sell best in airport stores, supermarkets, and gift shops. -How to sell books to the government.-How do authors and publishers reach their buyers if they don’t like to sell, don’t know how to sell or don’t have time to sell.It’s lots in this podcast ... get your paper and pens out—many websites are mentioned.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Create the Strategies for Building a Profitable Publishing Business. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Mike Herman, entrepreneur and multi-award-winning author of 17 books. Mike Herman teaches authors how to go from broke to really rich by exploiting their untapped assets by using their IP.Takeaways include: -The real reason authors struggle and any artist or entrepreneur or that matter.-7 Ways of breaking through and avoiding cracking up.-Where is the real money in publishing and how do you get it?-Things to do and things to avoid if you want to have a profitable publishing business. -How to get your message out the fastest, loudest, and have it linger longer?-Pitch your books to SAM.org-You book contains a catalog of IP ... what’s in yours?Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you.
Social Media Revisited: Instagram and TiktokIt’s time to review your social media platforms? Should you be forgetting Facebook and focusing on something else? Like Instagram? It’s looking that way. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is social media expert Jules Marie.Did you know ...•Given the challenge of “beating the Facebook algorithm,” brands are focusing on Instagram, particularly IG Reels. •Instagram’s innovative and creative platform lends a unique voice to all brands. It seems every week they’re adding a new feature and using their creative tools, it increases the likelihood that your content will be viewed by more people. •Who enjoys creating Instagram Reels? In our upcoming podcast, hear why brands are focusing on using this creative tool to effectively reach and influence their fans and followers. Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Are You Ready to Expand Your Writing chops?Can writers earn a living writing? That’s a YES from author and the founder of FundsForWriters.com, C Hope Clark. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she joins host Dr. Judith Briles and Hope Clark dive into author and writer success factors:•Why all writers should diversity their writing in earning a living.•Why and how writing contests can catapult a career, opening doors.•Why authors and writers must balance their left and rights brains—the business and creativity.•Why writing regularly is crucial–habits must be groomed.•Why taking the time to apply for grants is a good thing.•Why the “slow and steady” wins the race with a writer—success is slow.•Why it’s an essential to “convince” the judges when submitting for grants that they want to be you.You’ll come away with tips for expanding your writing chops.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
How to Build a Profitable Speaking BusinessJoining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Bret Ridgway. He is an 8-time author including #1 bestsellers Mistakes Authors Make and ABCs of Speaking. His latest book How to Build a Profitable Speaking Business this Spring. This episode of the AuthorYOU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast focuses on the must dos and must haves to build a profitable speaking business.- What the #1 thing is that a speaker must have.- What topics should a speaker select to speak on.- What meeting planners want to see on your website.- What a Pocket Speech is and how to engage it.- What the Single Biggest Area Where Most Speakers Are Weak- What to do with questionable Event Promoters.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Author question for 2023 ...What’s in your brand wallet? Has your branding and influence stalled? Multiple award-winning book designer Nick Zelinger dives into the importance of Author logos–creating that instant connection to your author brand. Why do so many self-published authors overlook such a powerful marketing tool? Get tips and strategies on what to look for, and how to even create your own author logo. Your takeaways include:-Websites to use to goose your creativity and discover logos to brand with and morph to.-Why your book covers need makeovers for different formats.-The power of an EPK ... Electronic Press Kit—make sure yours includes the essential ingredients.Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
How to Make AI Writing Programs Work for YouThe buzz spiraling around using AI ... artificial intelligence ... for writing support generates excitement and caution. Joining Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Dan Janal, publicity and PR expert along with writing and publishing coaching. Your takeaways include:- What AI can do and can’t do for writers and authors.- Websites for AI assistance.- Strategies to create outlines, Content pages, rough drafts.- Essential questions every author should be asked ... and required to answer.- What is a thought leadership book and should you write one? - How can you market the book to get more business?Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Judith Briles The Book Shepherd identifies 7 Writing Blunders for authors to Avoid in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.Your takeaways include:- 7 essential tip for review gathering- tips for creating eyeball-grabbing headlines- tips for knowing which type of editor to engage and when- tips to avoid editing mistakes- tips for copyediting shortcuts