Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing

Writers assume their biggest risks are defamation claims. Not so. Every year, hundreds of thousands of books are published, and only a few hundred libel cases hit the courts. But tens of thousands of writers have signed on to ugly, unfavorable contracts. They have given away the right to publish their work in print, ebook, audio, app, and all future formats, in all languages, worldwide, for the life of the copyright. Learn to spot the red flags of publishing and self-publishing contracts. Joining The Book Shepherd and Host Dr. Judith Briles is Helen Sedwick, and attorney and author of the Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook. Helen uses thirty years of experience to cut through the legalese and show writers how to protect their work. Her website is http://HelenSedwick.com They will cover: -What is covered by copyright. -How to protect your copyright. -How to keep others from taking control of your work via theft-by-contract. -The scary topics of defamation and privacy. -and of course, much more ... Writing and publishing a book is an investment of time, money and emotion. Don’t give away your copyright by signing the wrong contract, or waste money by buying into a scam, or lose sleep by getting sued for defamation. Join us for another great hour with Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Are you writing non-fiction? Would you like to write non-fiction? How would you like to write a book FAST? Really fast? You can and the reality of today's non-fiction market is getting a book out there, in the hands of your ideal reader. It could be for business development, labeling yourself as the go-to expert, gathering media attention. The landscape is yours. Get ready for a fast-paced hour on writing and how to create a book that isn't a tome. today's show is just with Judith Briles , the author of 33 books and counting. Her published work has been with both traditional and the indie worlds winning multi-awards and combined sales exceeding one million copies. Judith's books have ranged from the 400 page Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace to the 96 page The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors and Writers. She will cover: -How to hone in on your topic and title -Why short is the new black -Could your book be a series? -What parts are vital to your topic, vision and work? -The pitfalls you will run into and how to circumvent them -Social media assists -ted and much more ... Judith teaches a class on How to Write a Book in Only 4 Weeks in Denver Colorado and has created a special online course starting the first Tuesday in August. Details are at http://TheBookShepherd.com Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Get ready for a fast-paced hour on author boo-boos ... some you probably know; many you don't think about. Joining Judith Briles is multi-award winning designer Rebecca Finkel ofr F+P Design vased in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Together, they will cover -The Dos and Don'ts for eBook conversion -How to avoid bad timing on book publication -How to handle pre-mature media interviews before you have a book out -Social media snafus -Author media hiccups and how to avoid why "blitzing it" is critical -and much more ... Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Get ready for a fast-paced hour on the ins and outs of creating a book launch. Dr. Judith Briles has Brainstormed and created hundreds of book launches for her clients. Within this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she will reveal one of her clients pre-sold his entire first print edition before the book was published! Judith will cover: -The Dos and Don'ts for creating a successful book launch; -What needs to be done to set up for both online and brick & mortar bookstores; -Secret sauce tips in setting up your Amazon pages; -Social media strategies; and much more ... Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Books are in print, in "e", in visual and in voice. "Giving Your Book a Voice" - Creating Audiobooks is something that all authors should consider creating for their books--both fiction and nonfiction. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles will be Richard Rieman, a four-time winner of Edge Studio’s National Script Recording Contests. Richard's background in radio news includes the RKO Radio Networks in NYC, WTOP in Washington DC, and WLS and WMAQ Radio in Chicago. They will cover: -Options for creating an audiobook for sale on Amazon, Audible, iTunes or on CDs. -How to use ACX, Amazon's Audio Creation Exchange to get narrators and editors for your audiobook Audiobook Revenue Streams -Should you narrate your own book - and how do you do it? -Creating your own low-cost home recording studio. Richard Rieman has a smiling Irish eyes and a rich, warm voice to match, he is an experienced Audiobook narrator and a professionally trained Voice Actor. Richard’s Audiobook narrations for Amazon, Audible and iTunes include the best-selling “eBay 2014,” “Lincoln Revisited,” “Planet Radio” and over 20 more. He is a graduate of the ACX (Audio Creation Exchange, owned by Amazon) Audiobook Master Class. His website is www.RRVoice.com and email Richard@RRVoice.com. Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Authors are looking for ways to fund and pay for their books--from creating to production to printing. This show and next week's is all about crowdfunding Judith's way. She has a brand, spanking new book that you want to get NOW (really, NOW)--The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers: Get FREE Money to Finance Your Book. The link to get it on Amazon is: http://bit.ly/CrowdFundingGuide In Part II, she will deep-dive into: -What the essentials are that every crowdfunding campaign needs to succeed. -Who are the social media players to support your efforts. -What social media checklists you need. -Tips for continuing momentum and the final push. -How to create a CrowdFunding GamePlan and what the key components are on it. -An awesome Cheat Sheet to speed you along. Don't miss this hour ... Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Authors are looking for ways to fund and pay for their books--from creating to production to printing. This show and next week's is all about crowdfunding Judith's way. She has a brand, spanking new book that you want to get NOW--The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers: Get FREE Money to Finance Your Book. The link to get it on Amazon is: http://bit.ly/CrowdFundingGuide In Part I, she will deep-dive into: -What the money crunches are. -Who the key players are you should consider using for your campaign platform. -What the costs are and how you should handle any taxes due. -Timelines that range from Day 1 to as far out as Year 1 (for the real planners). Don't miss this hour ... Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Authors are looking for ways to build a better, bigger and stronger publishing platform--to expand their brand and create more revenue. Joining The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is ebook expert and graphics designer Nick Taylor. Their mission is to show you how to repurpose what you have in creating new material without reinventing the writing wheel. Could your book have 9 lives? In this show, they will deep-dive into: -What is Retail Search Engine Optimization and why you should care. -How to build a larger back list for your publishing empire. -What to do to bring an older title back to life. -How to morph a single chapter into a new book. -What is a trickle book campaign ... and much more Don't miss it this hour ... Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

The AuthorU Extravaganza is over and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles will be highlighting several of the key takeaways from it over the next two shows. The Extravaganza is designed for the author who is serious about being seriously successful. In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into: -What are the top mistakes authors (and designers) make with interior designs? -What elements do you need to start your publishing business and keep it going? -What are the key places to go to get ISBNs? -What the best resources for royalty free images? -What are the key questions you should be asking a book designer? Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it! Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author doesn't want to sell books? You will learn a variety of ways that you will begin to enjoy book marketing. The result book sales. John Kremer, marketing guru has several tips throughout the hour. In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into book marketing via social media. -Why virtual blog tours have lost their luster. -What to do with your online marketing campaign. -Why your website must be mobile friendly today. -Why you don't need a zillion ways to market your book. -What's hot with Pinterest. Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it! Joining Dr. Judith Briles is John Kremer, the author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.