

Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing
Dr. Judith Briles
The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is ranked by Feedspot in the TOP 10 podcasts for Book Marketing and in the Top 100 in Author-Publishing Careers by Goodpods.
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.
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.
Episodes
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Oct 2, 2020 • 58min
DIY Sponsorship Tips for Authors 10-01-2020
When authors create strategic partnerships with non-profits and corporate sponsors, they discover that they and their book can buzz locally and spread to national attention.
Join AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing's Host Dr. Judith Briles and author Marjorie Holman of Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are (her latest book). It attracted LL Bean, a Fortune 100 company. Why not you?
It's another info-filled podcast via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and The Book Shepherd.

Sep 25, 2020 • 58min
Book Marketing Tips in Turbulent Times 09-24-2020
Times are turbulent for authors during the era of COVID. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles is Debra Jason for a fast moving hour with tips on how to engage in successful book marketing during turbulent times.
-how to sell more books
-how to find book buyers online
-how to kick start your author enthusiasm
-how to market books
It's another fun and informative AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast.

Sep 18, 2020 • 57min
Graphics Magic with Book Brush 09-17-2020
It's a mecca of graphics design that every author who is not a techie; not a designer can embrace.
Joining Host Dr. Judith Briles is creative marketing lead for Book Brush--one of the slickest author tools to come along in a long time.
-discover the amazing cover creator
-discover how to create fun swag
-discover the box creator
-discover mock photos for posters
It's a fast hour. You want this tool ... for sure. There's a free version and there's a fee. If you decide to step up your game, use BookBrush.com/judith15
Another fun and informative podcast with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Sep 11, 2020 • 58min
PR and Press Release POP and Power 09-10-2020
Do you know the WHY and HOW and WHEN of and for creating a press release? Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host, Dr. Judith Briles and PR expert Jules Marie.
The suggest that authors should always ask: what’s the purpose? Is there something New? Earned? A Wow factor?
Plus, if you are pushing out a press release, get author tips on the WHO to push it out to—your target market. Busy authors want to know where to “distribute” press releases. Answers here: lots of resources—both free and fee. Get full list for Resources on the 33Words.us website.
New podcast via @MyBookShepherd @33Wordsus http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Sep 4, 2020 • 58min
Frugal Book Marketing Tips 09-03-2020
It's time to deal with the elephant in the room: book marketing fears!
Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Carolyn Howard Johnson, the author of Frugal Book Marketing.
Stop fearing book marketing. You are a writer—marketing is writing. 1-great marketing is writing, sharing with others what they need/want. 2-Marketing isn’t selling—it is networking, connecting. Lots of tips via podcast for frugal book promoting plus, plus! via @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd @frugalbookpromo. http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast.

Aug 28, 2020 • 58min
Social Media Bliss Under COVID 08-27-2020
Authors' social media platforms and websites should be joined at the hip-profiles, keywords, descriptions. To soar your success, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles and social media expert Jules Marie deliver an in-depth hour of what to do under COVID.
From website Home pages, to posting on social media, to creating posters and creative questions to expand engagement--it's 60 minutes of social media bliss to explode your influence factor.
Get ready to shine, using social media via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Aug 21, 2020 • 58min
Hot Sales Tips for Authors Show 08-20-2020
Calling all authors: How to get over the hump of resistance in sales?
Even Shakespeare had to learn the sales hustle—be an evangelist—to get people to fall in love with his words!
And authors, are you dealing with the Field of Dreams belief? You published it; they will come? Time to change strategy!
Get massive tips via Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and Donald Kelly, The Sales Evangelist on the AuthorU- Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Aug 13, 2020 • 57min
Pre-Launch Your Book Steps 08-13-2020
In this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, you will learn:
-how to build your contact lists
-how to create buzz on your book while your are writing it
-timelines for book launch
-how authors can set goals that don't overwhelm you
-how to create a pre-launch strategy for your book
It's all about the "buzz" pre-during-and post publication. Download other shows from AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing at http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast .

Aug 6, 2020 • 57min
Creating a Successful Amazon Bestseller Campaign 08-06-2020
If you want to create a “lasting” Amazon bestseller, Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd reveals her 21 steps to make it happen to snag all of Amazon’s categories that you are in.
-when to start the planning
-how to use social media
-what ads should you do
-how to choose Amazon categories
-how to do it for mini bucks
-websites for tools to grab
-the #1 thing not to do
Get ready to write pages of notes. This is the program that Judith does for her clients. Tune into the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Jul 30, 2020 • 1h 1min
How to Grab & Engage an Audience Online 07-30-2020
Do you know how to Engage People in a remote or online presentation? You will after this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Whether you are interacting on Zoom or even Facebook, this is a must listen to podcast.
Did you know that 7 out of 10 who are online presentations aren't "really there"?
Where they are is multitasking or have just dropped out ... from you, from the presentation.
Stop thinking about presenting and start thinking about engaging your entire audience ... be in person or online. Host Dr. Judith Briles and the WebinarGuru Dr. Jaclyn Kostner will deliver 5 essential musts dos to succeed in the new world of everything online.
It's another excellent AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. HTTP://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast


