Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

Creativity has potholes. Sometimes, publishing success can be held at bay. Get ready to cross the line. -Want to get published successfully? -How about nifty tips to crash the barriers to writing blocks? -Are you ready to jump into the speed lane to reaching your author goals? Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is NY Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson. Co-author of today's Dune books, writer of many of the Star Wars forward books, fingers in multiple sci-fi and fantasy files—this is the podcast where you will find "the force" within you.

Have you ever thought about using your expertise to create a virtual trade show? Discover how two authors have taken their know-how and created virtual tradeshows seeded by their knowledge on what they write and speak on; partner with vendors that pay for virtual space and meet their customers; and never have to get in a car or plane to host it. And how you can do the same! Did you know … -Engagement is higher: 30% of people are more likely to speak to a person in a virtual booth … -Virtual tradeshows are environmentally friendly … less travel and printing costs. -Virtual events make it easier to “scale” costs for hosting an event … no food costs. -Virtual attendance can be limitless … the more the merrier. -Virtual events can be timeless … a day or perpetuity. -Virtual events are reliable ... weather isn't a problem. Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles is virtual event expert Greg Jameson whose philosophy is: “Don’t live your live. Live your dreams.” If that’s some

Get ready to learn lots about the cryto currency world and how authors can use it in a variety of ways. With host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Daniel Hall. Daniel is a co-author of One Coin, Two Coin, What Coin, Bit Coin. Takeaways include: -What is an NFT? -Why authors should explore NFTs and crypto currency. -How authors can turn their books into an annuity. Lots more ... it's protecting your intellectual property with a twist on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Everyone talks about characters—the ones they love; the ones they hate; the ones they love to hate … but how does an author go about actually creating characters that are both realistic and memorable? Joining host Judith Briles is Mara Purl, a bestselling author and writing coach. Creating characters, storylines, and setups is what Mara does this for a living. Many of her readers say that her characters become friends they like to keep up with. In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she will reveal two specific tools that help with creating great characters. Mara always works with her theme: "Head and Heart". -One of her tools is about the heart. -One of her tools is about the head. -One is about color. -One is about personality types. If you want your book to be one that readers open and fall in—whether you are writing fiction or nonfiction … then this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is for you.

have you ever wonder why so many authors fail or never get passed selling 100 books. Developmental Editor and Ghostwriter Dan Janal joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles for a fast and fun hour. Takeaways include: -when to get a ghostwriter -how to work with a developmental editor -why short books are more effective--and preferred -how to avoid the "digital dust" of a book graveyard -5 reasons why authors fail and how to avoid them And, of course, lots more.

Is your writing, your pitch, your proposal, your book proposal, your title, your _______ coming across with pizzazz, pop, and brilliance? -It’s time to step up your game ... -If you want to grab readers from the get-go ... -If you want to get an agent ... -If you want to get a book proposal read and supported … -If you want to get help in writing a screenplay … -If you want to tips on selling to a publisher … -If you want to know what your book title must say … … then this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Joining host Judith Briles is Randy Peyser, one of only a few people in the country who specializes in representing authors in finding literary agents and publishers.

The author's brand begins to emerge the day she or he starts writing. It morphs. It evolves. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Dr. Judith Briles invites artist and branding expert Peggy Sands to the mic. -What is a brand and why it's essential for an author to have one. -What does branding do for you? -Where should you start when branding yourself? -Why it pays off to get a person’s brain involved in your logo ... and of course, much more. Listen in for tips, ahas, and strategies on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

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 using visualization to: -increase your author success quotient -use tips to unblock writer's block -eliminate author burnout -reduce anxiety created by author overwhelm All that and much more on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Joining book publishing expert Dr. Judith Briles in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is the Webinar Guru, Dr. Jaclyn Kostner. You will get: -the secret sauce and tool to make great slides. -how to tap into "brain appeal" when in front of an audience. -3 ways to attract all parts of a participant's brain in any speech. -how to morph boring slides in minutes. All that and much more on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with book publishing expert Dr. Judith Briles.

Media supports an author's book. In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing reveals HOW to become the ultimate media guest ... and get booked on a show. Host Dr. Judith Briles will show you how to: -contact and pitch to a producer. -create questions to be asked and why you should. -take control back when a host asks dumb questions or goes on a rant. -find shows that are the right fit for your expertise and book. Of course, there's lots more on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Listen in ...

Do you have protection for your website? Odds are, you don’t. Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast has a "MUST" listen to podcast. It’s an “oh-oh” author time. And yes, it deals with your website. -Are you really protected? -Do you know where all your website details are backed up?- -Do you have all your log-ins, passwords, codes and anything else that you need if you MUST access them immediately? -If you need help, do you know where to go and who to ask? -If you have a webmaster, what if he or she gets hit by a bus, disappears, quits ... or you want someone else? It’s a come-to Website Chat Time with Judith asking the questions and telling you exactly what you need to know. TODAY, start with creating your own SOS: Website Due Diligence Plan … to protect you and your website. You need a plan to take care of the “stuff happening” side of what every author deals with—stuff that surfaces at the most inconvenient time along the publishing journey. Your SOS: W

This week’s is about the power of blogging—why you should and how to be successful on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with Host Dr. Judith Briles. She reveals: -How to set up a blogging strategy that works for you—not someone else’s. -How to shout out your blog once you create it. -How to pull new blog ideas together in a nano-second. -How to make money via blogging. Blogging takes a commitment. As an author, you are an expert in something. Most likely, that will be the seed of yours. You will need to sprinkle in your creativity to bring the spark that attracts readers. Your blog isn’t a passive venture—you need to shout it out every time a new one pops. Your listening takeaways include: -The Who, Where, Why, Why, and When of your blogging -What the essential components of every blog must include. -The secret sauces that every blog must have. -The power of repurposing blogs and steps on doing it to make the SEO gods happy. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how

This week is about the power of using and implementing a crowdfunding campaign for your book—or any project that is in your wheelhouse. AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host Dr. Judith Briles as she reveals how: -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 your, 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 crowdfundi

Throughout the month of June, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host Dr. Judith Briles will be the solo voice on a variety of topics. 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 cour

Throughout the month of June, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host Dr. Judith Briles will be the solo voice on a variety of topics. This week’s is about the power and privilege of speaking. It’s a book marketing platform that should not be ignored. 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. -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: AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 7,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical pu

Would you like to have a sponsor for your event? How about a partner to support you and your book? Or, one that just likes to cross-promote you? Ideas are here in this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with Dr. Judith Briles and her guest, Philippa Burgess. It's all about creating and building collaborative partnerships. Takeaways include: -what is a collaborative partnership and why would an author want to build them; -how to get sponsors for events; -tips for authors to get sponsors. Tune in for lots of ideas: AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

GET Key Questions to Ask a Bookseller Before a Book Is Published … and After It’s Available Authoring and publishing a book is a major event. And accomplishment. Your local bookstore could be the door opener at the beginning of the process; during; and post when you have book in hand. Do you know what steps to take in engaging a bookseller … what specific questions you should ask … plus what exactly you should be giving one about you and your book? You will get them is this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with host Dr. Judith Briles and her guest, Daron Mueller, the contact for local authors and one of the premier independent bookstores: the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, Colorado. Start with Pre and During book development including what to do 3 to 6 months prior to publication: -Why you should attend store events. -Ideas on building your support community. -Items you should be doing online. -What to include on your website. -How to reach out to a distributor. -Tips on bold spine d

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. Listen in to the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing latest podcast via the show’s podcast page or oth

Imagine creating a book that children who are visually impaired can "hear" and "read". If you are a children's author, it's time to discover the power of Imagination VideoBooks. Richard Rieman of Imagination Videobooks creates the ultimate book for kids who are blind or partially blind. He joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles for a fun, informative, and inspiring hour. Get ready to discover: -How to convert a children's book into a videobook. -How character characters turn a text and -How to submit your book for consideration to create a videobook. -Get a free copy of Richard Rieman's book--The Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation. Listen to the best author and book publishing podcast for author success on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book PUblishing now on iTunes, GooglePlay and Amazon Music!

Did you know that most authors and speakers are dismal at leveraging their book ... their expertise? Yup, it's the truth. In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, speaking industry expert Lois Creamer joins Dr. Judith Briles for an hour revealing the hybrid of speaking to come PLUS how to truly leverage your expertise and book selling. -How the speaking business will change post COVID. -How to get to the real decision-maker in any organization. -How to monetize your message. -How to develop your positioning statement around your book. -How to start leveraging your expertise. Listen in to two experts who "get" speaking and how it can soar your publishing success on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast