

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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Dec 13, 2024 • 58min
#3 Publicity Power for Authors 12-12-2024
It's countdown month for the TOP downloaded podcasts for 2024. Coming in at #3 with 171,700 listeners downloading the sage advice shared within the podcast first heard on March 28, 2024.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the latest in PR strategies with PR expert Andrea Pass, founder of AndreaPassPR.com.
In a fast hour, you will come away with plenty of refreshing insights and ahas that will sparkle a dull website and spruce up your online influence.
• What public relations can do for authors.
• Why authors need PR as part of their marketing mix.
• What the difference between PR and advertising is.
• How earned media coverage drives book sales.
• What you have to do to be prepared for public relations outreach.
• What the long-term benefit of press coverage is and how to take advantage to it.
• What your website media tab needs now and how to update it.
• What elements to add to your website media tab on an ongoing basis.
• Which social media sites to use for book influence
And, of course, much more.
Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Dec 6, 2024 • 58min
#4 2024-Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest 12-05-2024
It's countdown month for the TOP downloaded podcasts for 2024. Coming in at #4 with 166,940 listeners downloading Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest was first heard in May.
Get ready for BIG Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest ...
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites her podcast producer Ben Horlander to join her in revealing strategies and tips to find podcasts and be on podcasts to increase bookings, credibility, build influence, and sell books.
You will get strategies and tips to implement BEFORE any interview starts and WHAT you need to understand. Tips on how to PREP for our interview; the MUST HAVES for every interview; and how to handle REMOTE and IN-STUDIO interviews.
Your takeaways include:
-Cheat sheet tips to prep you before any interview
-5 tips on how to prep for any interview
-8 tips to ask a producer or host before the mic is officially turned on
-6 things you want to include when you are “live” whether being taped or actually live.
-10 must do things when you are doing REMOTE interviews
-5 things to do when doing IN-STUDIO interviews
-Why you should implement a Ready, Set, AIM, then FIRE approach
And, of course, much more.
Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts.
Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Nov 29, 2024 • 58min
Author Tips for Researching and Interviewing 11-28-2024
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Elaine Rock, author of the newly released Dusty Roads-Meet the Hidden Figure that Ignited the Women’s Movement to be her guest expert. Elaine took ten years to research and complete all interviews necessary to create Dusty’s biography.
Get ready for an hour with two masters in research and interviewing via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics.
Your takeaways include:
• How to get organized for interviews and research.
•Why the library should be your first stop.
• Discover shortcuts for research that creates a deep dive.
• Discover the ultimate search tool JSTOR for aged articles.
• How to keep track of what you have gotten.
• Why double checking isn’t enough.
• Tips for interview techniques.
• How to decide who to interview.
• And, of course, much more.
If you don’t want your book marketing to be mediocre, it’s time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts.
Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

9 snips
Nov 22, 2024 • 1h
Writing Tips for Nonfiction Authors 11-21-2024
Anne Janzer, an award-winning author known for works like The Curious Reader’s Field Guide to Nonfiction, shares invaluable insights for nonfiction writers. She discusses the importance of storytelling in engaging readers and strategies to make your writing a must-read. Janzer emphasizes the balance between concise prose and factual content, highlighting techniques to maintain reader interest. She also explores fostering community through reader connection and the need for intentional reading to enhance writing skills.

Nov 15, 2024 • 1h
Author Success Strategies for Moving Forward 11-14-2024
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Authors Hall of Famer and Commander Mary Kelly to be her guest. Mary is the author of 20 books, her latest is Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow.
Get ready for an hour with two masters of book marketing and what you should be doing for moving forward with your author strategies for success. Weekly, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics, and adding to your influence building mix.
Your takeaways include:
• How to create a book journey.
• Finding and engaging with Micro-Influencers in your niche.
• How to build a dedicated reader community.
• Tips for leveraging podcasts and niche media.
• And, of course, much more.
If you don’t want your author influence to be mediocre, it’s time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts.
Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Nov 8, 2024 • 60min
Author Creativity Starts Here 11-07-2024
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Creativity Writing Coach Beth Barany to be her guest. She's also an award-winning author, writing in several genres including young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction mysteries.
Get ready for an hour with plenty of ideas on what you should be doing for moving forward to enhance your author success.
Weekly, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics, and adding to your influence-building mix.
Your takeaways include:
- In story writing, How to deal with conflict.
- In your writing, when the fer vactor hits, what four words to use to drive through it.
- tips for world-building via your characters.
- why the five senses are essential to dive your creativity.
- Tips for dealing with writing blocks.
- How to use crowdfunding to seed your book to come.
- Why create an elevator pitch when your first start writing for the book to come.
And, of course, much more.
Hey authors and writers ... it's time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts.
Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
Stretch Book Marketing Strategies for Authors 10-31-2024
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books to be her guest. Can you initiate end-of-the-year book marketing strategies that work within the final months of the year?
Get ready for an hour with two masters of book marketing and what you should be doing for the rest of 2024 and planning forward for 2025 author success. John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Book and Dr. Judith Briles via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast are for updates, getting back to basics, and adding to your marketing mix.
Your takeaways include:
• More tips for 2024 to do starting now.
• Why you should give books away … and who to give them to.
• What should be included on bookmarks and any swag.
• Create a chapter a month club.
• Do podcast exchange with other podcast hosts.
• Create your own book of the month club.
• Become an Amazon Associate.
• Are you ready to start?
• And, of course, much more.
If you don’t want your book marketing to be mediocre, it’s time to tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts.
Since its inception, over 18,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
Getting the Media Attention You Want 10-24-2024
Are you ready to establish your expert credentials?
Joining Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Expert Click expert Mitchell Davis.
Your takeaways include:
-Smart ways to repackage your old stuff to get the media's attention.
-Why your bio needs power words in it for Google ranking.
-How to identify your "needle in the haystack" uniqueness.
-How to create inbound links to your website and why you should.
-Why your photo this is you is a must.
-How to get keywords to create the conversion factor.

Oct 18, 2024 • 59min
Book Thieves - Book Infringements Part II 10-17-2024
This is an AUTHOR BEWARE episode... It is Essential to stop and prevent Book Thieves from creating chaos in your publishing life.
Joining host Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd is Publishing and IP attorney, Jonathan Kirsch.
Your takeaways include:
-What is an infringement?
-What can an author / publisher do when it happens?
-What do when copyright theft happens.
-What is a DMCA and how is it used?
-Wny authors should file their completed manuscript in with the Copyright Office.
And so SO much more.

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
AI Chaos and Confusion Zapped 10-10-2024
The AuthorU Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast takes another swing at the swirling confusion around AI. Should author use it ... or avoid it?
With host Dr. Judith Briles is Jonathan Kirsch publishing and IP attorney to help authors from drowning.
1 What must authors know today.
2 Why it's essential to know the AI source.
3 How AI works and learns.
4 How to check on infringement when using AI as a resource.
5 What the new rules are for publishers and developers.
6 What authors need to include in every publishing contract starting today.


