

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
Mentioned books

May 15, 2020 • 58min
Book Marketing Branding, Swag and Bling Show Part II 05-14-2020
When you are creating an ongoing marketing plan, think of it as a puzzle. It’s not just one thing: multiple pieces come into play for website; branding; marketing promo; even swag and bling.
Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd delivers a Part II via @MyBookShepherd and guest Annie Harmon on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Podcast http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

May 8, 2020 • 58min
Author Branding Show, Part I 05-07-2020
Every author needs to know and implement the essential components of your website, your book cover and your marketing material.
Do you know what branding is for you; your book; your website; your social media posts? Get answers and tips on what authors should be thinking about, then implementing to develop their brands.
• What should authors be thinking about with their own brand?
• How does design impact a brand and marketing?
• What can authors do to enhance their marketing?
• What marketing materials need to be considered part of an author’s brand
Answers on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast via @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles and HarmonyD CEO, Annie Harmon.
http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

May 1, 2020 • 58min
Book Power on The Authors Show Platform 04-30-2020
How would you like to discover an online portal that designed for authors to promote their books that pays 100%. You can on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Joining Host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, is Danielle Hampson from The Authors Show. Takeaways include:
-a new digital platform for eBooks, audiobooks, audiodrama
-get 100% of all sales
-participate in the #ReadABook campaign
That and much more and Judith and Danielle explore ways for authors to build their influence, add to their fan base, and stay connected.

Apr 24, 2020 • 57min
Create a Card Deck Show 04-23-2020
Rosie Battista, aka Queen of Card Decks, joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles for a "how-to" and "why" create card decks around your book, your expertise.
-Tips on how to create a card deck.
-Know what to put on cards within a card deck.
-ID the 3 questions every author should ask before starting a card deck on their book.
-How to brainstorm content for a card deck.
That and much more on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Apr 17, 2020 • 58min
Children’s Book Reviews & Book Awards the Story Monster Way 04-16-2020
Discover the power of kids’ books through the eyes and wisdom of Story Monsters Ink CEO, Linda Radke. Judith Briles The Book Shepherd, and host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast talks kids' books--
-Lots of tips about how books are judged for book award contests,
- Why reviews count and where to reach out for them.
-Savvy tips on how to market children’s books.

Apr 10, 2020 • 58min
The Ultimate Fiction Writing Tips Show 04-09-2020
Every fiction author would love to have a master in writing as a Mentor. Today, you can. In the latest edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, bestselling co-author and writer of the Left Behind series Jerry Jenkins shares his wisdom to ease you into being an author. Such as:
-Do you know the 3 things authors fear the most in writing a book and publishing?
-Have you created a writing routine?
-Would you like tips for when and how to do your research?
-Do you know the difference between a rough draft and a revision?
-Do you know the cycle of a manuscript?
-Do you know the critical components of an author's platform and why you should care?
You will … and much more. Get them on the latest podcast via @JerryBJenkins @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Apr 3, 2020 • 58min
Best Geek Tools for 2020 Show 04-02-2020
I always love to learn about new Geek tools—so in cyberland … some next door. Kelly Johnson @cornerstoneva joins @MyBookShepherd Judith Briles for an hour where they reveal 10 tools to make your techie lives easier … and successful.
Loved the library one that was such an ahhh, that I immediately reached out to verify. So hot—you want to listen in with pen and paper to take notes.
Join me--I'm your Book Shepherd, Judith Briles--to get 10 tools that will add to your success. Listen into AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Mar 27, 2020 • 58min
Healthy Eating Tips for Authors Show 03-26-2020
Savvy authors and writers know that it’s common sense to eat well—especially when the creative juices are flowed or being called upon. Author and food expert Connie Pshigoda @Wellness4AllSeasons joins @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd, host of AuthorU-Your guide to Book Publishing podcast for an hour on smart eating.
A different type of podcast via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Mar 20, 2020 • 58min
Beyond the Book Marketing Promo Tips Show 03-19-2020
Get ready for ADDS to books to support your book marketing strategies and promotion.
Discover easy-peasy tips on how to create postcards using all the copy from your book—this is a no-brainer book marketing, connecting tip. Understand the power of your subtitle. What one-sheet boo-boos to avoid. And much more.
New Podcast with @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles and Book Designer Rebecca Finkel @FinkelFinkel on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing

Mar 13, 2020 • 58min
Acquiring & Working with a Literary Agent Show 03-12-2020
Question for writers and authors: would you want to have a literary agent in your midst? You can.
Tune into Podcast with Literary Agent Sandra Bond and Host Judith Briles.
-Discover essential components to a book proposal.
-Learn how to submit query letters to an agent.
-Discover what the essentials every author needs BEFORE seeking an agent to pitch to a traditional publisher.
Another author and writer must listen to podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.


