Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing
642 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsIf 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.
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How to Create a Conscious Mindset for Authors, Part II 04-25-2024
April 26, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 high...
How to Create a Conscious Mindset for Authors, Part I for Authors part 1 04-18-2024
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 tran...
Discover the Ultimate Social Media Toolbox 04-11-2024
April 12, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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....
20 Tips and Tools for Author Success 04-04-2024
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn 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 base And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing po...
PR Power for Authors 03-28-2024
March 29, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 cover...
Creativity Juice for Authors & Writers 03-21-2024
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 ...
How to Create the Ultimate Opt-In for Website 03-14-2024
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 ev...
Marketing or Publicity ... Which Comes First? 03-07-2024
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBDo 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.
How to Get Book Reviews 02-29-2024
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn 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....
2024 The Good, the Bad, the oh-so Ugly of AI 02-22-2024
February 23, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBAI Is Back … the good, the bad, and the ugly to come In 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 requ...
Swag and Book Marketing 02-15-2024
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBSwag and Book Marketing...the Magic Duo In 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 ...
Writing and AI-what works and what doesn't 02-08-2024
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWriting 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 a...
Writing Tips for 2024, Part 1 02-01-2024
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWriting Tips for 2024, Part 1 In 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 Re...
Crowdfunding 2024 for Authors podcast 01-25-2024
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 mon...
2024 Editing Tips, Part 2 01-18-2024
January 18, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 h...
Editing tips for 2024 Part 1 01-11-2023
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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 book...
Book Marketing for 2024 with John Kremer 01-04-2023
January 05, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBHost 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. -com...
#1 Podcast for authors in 2023-Writing Blunders for Authors to Avoid 12-28-2023
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB7 Writing Blunders for Authors to Avoid 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. 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 hea...
#2 Podcast 2023- Book Marketing and Beyond @12-21-2023
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBGet 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...
#3 Podcast 2023--Branding, Logos, Author Influence 12-14-2023
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAuthor 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 ho...
#4 2023 Show- How to Earn a Living Writing - Finding Money 12-07-2023
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBCan 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 catap...
The Ultimate 2024 Calendar Days for Authors 11-30-2023
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAuthorU-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 campaigns It's an explosion of resources for 2024 for each month with Judith and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Unclutter and Delete Computer Chaos 11-23-2023
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIt’s Time to Unclutter and Delete Computer Chaos Joining 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 ...
Use the Three-Prong Attack for Building Followers 11-16-2023
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBTom 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 rol...
Master eMail Marketing 11-09-2023
November 10, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThe 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....
Book Marketing Forward, Part 2 11-02-2023
November 03, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAre 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 n this weeki. We will start with: -Why and how to bundle books a...
Book Marketing Forward, Part 1 10-26-2023
October 27, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIt’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 f...
How to Write and Publish Childrens Books 10-19-2023
October 20, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJoining 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 w...
Visualize Your Author & Writing Success podcast 10-12-2023
October 13, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAuthor 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 au...
How to Get Your Nonfiction Book Published podcast 10-5-2023
October 06, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBJoining 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 pub...
How to Create Book Marketing Contests 09-28-2023
September 29, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBHave 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 ...
How to Create an Online Course that POPs 09-21-2023
September 22, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBHow 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 webs...
Are Your Intellectual Property Rights at Risk? 09-14-2023
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAre 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. •...
Niche Writing, Presenting and Promoting 09-07-2023
September 08, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJoining 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.” • Wh...
Speaking Power will Morph Your Book Sales 08-31-2023
September 01, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBCan 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...
Writing and Book Review Tips for Authors 08-24-2023
August 25, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJoining 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...
Author Success via Niche Writing 08-17-2023
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBJoining 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: ...
Lessons on Life and Writing 08-10-2023
August 11, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIs 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 includ...
Websites for Author Success 08-03-2023
August 04, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJoining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles is Michelle Renee, author website developer. We start with the most common questions we typically hear: 1. When is the right time to invest in an author website? 2. What are the critical pieces of information you need to include on your author website? 3. How to use your website as a book marketing tool. 4. What are the common pitfalls when designing your website and how to avoid them 5. Do you have to spe...
Deleting Digital Dinosaur Resistance 07-27-2023
July 28, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIf 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 dig...
How to Create Foreign Rights for Your Book 07-20-2023
July 21, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBGetting 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...
Promo & Publicity...the Author Bugaboo 07-13-2023
July 14, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIt’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...
Writing ... The Who and The Why 07-06-2023
July 07, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn 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 g...
Book Marketing Forward for 2023 06-29-2023
June 30, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBGet 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 ...
Branding and Influence Building Tips for Authors06-022-2023
June 23, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBBranding 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 ...
How to Stay Out of Trouble with AI podcast 06-15-2023
June 16, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAre 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 exhauste...
From OLD Book to NEW BOOK 06-08-2023
June 09, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBFrom 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 an...
Tips for Authors When Negotating 06-01-2023
June 02, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWhen 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 th...
Libel, Plagiarism, Slander and AI...Oh My! 05-25-2023
May 26, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBLibel, 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 t...
Successful Authors Have Successful Routines 05-18-2023
May 19, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBRoutines 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 ...