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
Sep 8, 2016 • 1h 5min
How to Create an Awesome Author Blog Show 09-08-2016
Should an author put time and energy into creating a blog? Yes indeed!
In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host and publishing expert Judith Briles will reveal with Joel Friedlander the steps to take; ones to avoid and which ones to embrace. Get ready for an awesome tutorial which will show authors how to create a "Must Read" blog.
-ID which blogging platform to use.
-Tips on how to generate comments from and on your blog.
-why a blog is critical to your author platform.
-Learn the key steps on how to set up your blog for power presence.
-Why authors should create "foundation" posts.
-and of course, so much more!
Joining her is Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer and Master Blogger in another lively show.
Sep 1, 2016 • 1h 4min
What works - and what doesn't - in Amazon's New Marketing Programs Show 09-01-2016
The buzz on Amazon's new marketing programs is out---authors want to know what works and what doesn't.
In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host and publishing expert Judith Briles will reveal which ones to avoid and which ones to embrace.
Joining her is Amy Collins in another lively show.
Aug 16, 2016 • 1h 5min
Steps to Create a Book in Less than 10 Hours Show 08-18-2016
Authors need to learn insider tips on how to "write" and present above the masses of writers and books that are pouring forth daily.
In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mitchell Levy is back to identify the key steps and how-tos of creating a book in less than 10 hours plus much more in author success tips and tools.He joins Judith Briles, the Book Shepherd Judith and author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos.
Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include:
-Learn essential steps to write a book in just a few hours.
-Discover how a prelude can soar your book sales.
-Learn the 5 questions every author should ask (and answer) before he or she starts writing.
-How to ID ideal quotes within your copy and then how to create QUOTES that create SuperFans.
-And, of course, much more.
It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
Aug 11, 2016 • 1h 8min
Using Drama & Conflict to Soar Your Writing and Books Show 08-11-2016
Authors need to learn insider tips on how to "write" and present above the masses of writers and books that are pouring forth daily. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mara Purl rejoins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd in a lively how to discussion on how to create a copy for both fiction and nonfiction that shouts out that your are good! Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos.
Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include:
-Learn what a fiction and nonfiction writer can "take-away" from drama.
-What challenges authors should take, starting now, to be different from the pack.
-Discover how "theater" can set the author apart.
-Why your writing must be about the human element.
-And, of course, much more.
It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
Aug 3, 2016 • 1h 4min
Book Funnels and Speaking Create HUGE Book Sales Show 8-4-2016
Authors need to get into a the position of being a speaker on their books and creating spots on their websites that will hook visitors and convert them to sales. Authors need to learn about book funnels and how to use them starting with the Home page of the website.
In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mike Fritz, founder of the Magnetic Speaker system, joins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd in a lively how to discussion on how to create a speaking career and create a book funnel that will soar your book sales. Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos.
Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include:
-Learn what a book funnel is.
-Strategies on how to create a sales pull from your Home page.
-How to ID the opportunities in any industry that books speakers.
-4 step system to create a profitable book funnel.
-And, of course, much more.
It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
Jul 27, 2016 • 58min
How to Be a Smart, Successful Author Show 07-28-2016
Authors need to get into a strategic mindset to really crack the Book Code. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Julie Anne Eason, author of The Profitable Business Author joins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd in a lively how to discussion to creating the strategies to pop up your success. Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos.
Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include:
How to develop a strategic mindset.
Strategies on how to create a sales pull from your Contents page.
-Elements to get you back on track.
-4 reasons why the author should be doing the marketing.
-And, of course, much more.
It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
Jul 20, 2016 • 1h 3min
Publishing Essentials for Books & Authors Show 07-21-2016
Authors need the right stuff in the front and back matter of their books.Today's episode is with host Judith Briles solo as she walks you through 10 elements from front and back matter that every book should have. Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos.
Your take-aways include:
-Essential steps for getting ISBNS and LOC.
-The how-tos to deep dive into categories on Amazon.
-The only place that authors should go to get ISBNs and how to save moneys.
-Elements that every copyright page should have.
-When to use Footnotes; when to bypass; when to use endnotes and when to avoid notes.
-And, of course, much more.
It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
Jul 13, 2016 • 1h 5min
Sizzling Wasabi PR Tips for ALL Authors Show 07-13-2016
Authors need ongoing help and a boot in the tush to get effective PR for themselves and their books. Today's episode is beyond the trolling--it's the "insiders" how-tos in getting sizzling and fast attention from the media. Whether it's breaking news or just an ongoing interest or concern from the general public.
With host and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles is Michelle Tennant, co-author of the 21 Day PR Action Guide. Your take-aways incle:
-2 awesome websites you will be drooling to have for media and radio contacts.
-The #1 thing that authors typically do that shoots them in the foot for getting any PR.
-The 5 essential must-haves in today's online media kit.
-The #1 thing that you should never bypass in building your media contacts.
-Tricks of the trade in keeping your name out there.
-And, of course, much more.
It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
Jul 7, 2016 • 58min
How to Get Discovered on Amazon Show 07-07-2016
Calling all Authors and Authors-to-be: Have you written a book, but feel clueless on how to upload it to CreateSpace or IngramSpark or anything to do within the Amazon realm?
Today, join Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer and host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd to get your Answers.
How would you like solutions for the exact thing we wished we had when we first started? Pay attention--I'm going to give you a "secret code" to download bonus goodies.
Get ready, they are here--it's a fast-paced show that will soar hour success on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Jun 30, 2016 • 57min
Get to the Root of Successful Author Publishing Show 06-30-2016
This week's show is with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, solo. Every author needs to get back to the basics--what brought them to the authoring party.
Revisit why you are doing this, what keeps you going--even through the muck you find yourself in; what kind of moneys you need to pull it off ... and even do a SWOT analysis.
If you want to compete in the "book industry" ... knowing the what's and whs, Host Judith Briles of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing has lots in store for you. Get ready to take fast notes. She's ready for you with essential tips for you to implement, starting today. The question is, are you ready for Judith?
-Learn the core ingredients to every successful author.
-Learn exactly what moneys you can make in royalties vs. wholesaling vs. back of the room sales.
-Learn why smart authors do a SWOT of who and where they are.
Another great and information "how to" for the author who wants to be seriously successful via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
