

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

Jun 7, 2012 • 58min
Creating a Rock Star Author Bio 6-7-2012
Join Judith Briles and her guest Nancy Juetten will teach how to get seen, heard, celebrated, and COMPEN$ATED for their expert status.
Why do authors struggle with writing their own stories for self promotion?
What are some of the biggest mistakes authors make when writing their bios?
What is the five-point system that makes telling a better story a whole lot easier?
What kinds of successes can your story well?
How can we share our story to get seen, heard, celebrated and compensated?
Nancy “Broadcast Your Brilliance” Juetten is a storyteller, workshop leader, and author who shows mission-driven experts how to get seen, heard, celebrated, and COMPEN$ATED for their expert status. Nancy created Bye-Bye Boring Bio PLUS! to guide service professionals, speakers, authors, coaches, and those serious about earning expert status to prepare and share their stories so they can prosper in the spotlight. Nancy’s essential advice is this: “It’s your story. Tell it well.”
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU

May 31, 2012 • 58min
Facebook & Pinterest with the BookGal 05-31-2012
1 Maximize Facebook and Pinterest
2 Hot Tips for using Pinterest
3 Drive more traffic to your website and social media platforms
4 how to use google analytics
All on Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast/iTunes with host Judith Briles

May 21, 2012 • 59min
Amazon ebook Strategies and Building Momentum 05-21-2012
Create Momentum for Your Book Today
Do you have a book? An eBook or a pBook? want to make money? Get recognition and creditiblity? Would you like to know how to maximize results via Amazon? All this and much more on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles. You will learn:
How to start monetizing your book
How to see the next wave in your publishing strategy
How to create a blitz of activity in Kindle sales
How to get subscribers ... and much more
Daniel Hall will guest on Your Guide to Book Publishing. He is an author, speaker, consultant, coach, lawyer, nurse and sometimes blogger. He is also the creator of the popular Real Fast Book program, designed to help people crank out high-quality, highly profitable books real fast. He gave up a lucrative law practice to earn his living online 5 years ago and has never looked back.

May 17, 2012 • 58min
Morph Your Blog into a Book 05-17-2012
Morph Your Blog into a Book
Do you have a blog? Would you like to make it a book? How about turning your idea into a tangible book idea? All this and much more on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles. You will learn:
How to Turn Your Blog Into a Book
How to Turn Your Book Idea Into a Marketable Book
How to Come Up with a Marketable Title for Your Book
How to Create an Outline for Your Nonfiction Book
How to Create a Strategic Writing Plan and (Really!) Finish Your Book
Susan Daffron will guest on Your Guide to Book Publishing. She is an author, book publishing consultant, and pet rescue advocate. The author of 12 books and contributor to 4, Susan is the president of Logical Expressions, a book and software publishing company, the president of the non-profit Small Publishers Artists and Writers Network, and the founder of the National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals.
Susan also organizes the Self-Publishers Online Conference, the first and only online conference specifically for "indie" publishers striving to create quality books.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU on Twitter and #AuthorU. On Facebook, AuthorU.

May 10, 2012 • 58min
Sell Your Books by the Truckload Show 05-10-2012
Want new ways to sell your books? How about truckloads? Have you tried a trade show? Want to learn the inside tricks? How about negotiating a bulk or big sale?
All that and more on Your Guide to Book Publishing . Meet Brian Jud. autor of Make Money Selly Your Books and Beyond the Bookstore--he has negotiate more big deals for authors and found ways to be seen and heard at trade shows.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU on Twitter and #AuthorU. On Facebook, AuthorU.

May 3, 2012 • 54min
Writing Strategies Dos and Don'ts Show 05-03-2012
The great writers work on their writing. Too many authors think that all they need to do is write and a book pops out. Wrong. Good writing takes practice--lots of it. Meet Anne Randolph--she is the author's writing coach and muse. Creator of Kitchen Table Writing, she guides writers and authors through exercises that take their writing to another level. Learn the Rules of Writing; the power of timed writing; what the heart of writing is all about.
Anne will introduce the listener to "fresh writing" and why it's important to step away from the computer and write by hand for inspiration. Anne's websites are www.AnneRandolph.com and www.KitchenTableWriting.com.

Apr 26, 2012 • 58min
Using Mobile Marketing to Sell Your Books 04-26-2012
What's Mobile Marketing? Can it really help an author? Can it sell books? How do you create contests using your phone? Get hot tips on marketing using your "other computer".
If authors have books that will be available in "e" format or are designed for the under 40 age,your other computer--the mobile phone is an asset just waiting to be used for your marketing pleasure.
The use of social media is perfect for marketing books, creatingcontests and connecting with your readers.
You will learn new techniques and strategies from Mary Barnett, CEO of Brilliant Mobile.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 is just a few weeks away --it's almost SOLD out... get your registration now at www.AuthorU.org.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU

Apr 19, 2012 • 58min
Guide to Pinterest 4-19-2012
What's Pinterest? Why is it hot? How Did It Get to be the #3 Search Engine? Why Should You Care? Why authors should use it.
Back again is social media branding expert Georgia McCabe to unravel all the Pinterest mysteries.
What does the digital world have to do with you and your book? Everything.
You will learn new techniques and strategies from the woman who convinced Time Warner that it would be a good idea to save their photos! Georgia McCabe is the author of SocialMorphosis: Transforming your Business through Social Media. She will tell you the “do’s” and “don’ts” of social networking sites to organically and authentically grow your book presence and sales.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 is just a few weeks away --it's almost SOLD out... get your registration now at www.AuthorU.org.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU

Apr 12, 2012 • 58min
Insider Tips on Creating a Website that Rocks 4-12-2012
April 12, 2012
Insider Tips on Creating a Website that Rocks
What does a website have to do with you and your book? Everything... and you will learn a variety of steps and techniques that one of the top website designers will reveal during this powerful hour. Marty Dickinson of Here Next Year and co-author of Websites for Dummies will reveal key strategies that authors and writers should be using to connect with their website visitors including how to monetize your website. He will tell you about the “do’s” and “don’ts” of author websites—the results, greater visibility and book sales. Marty's website is www.HereNextYear.com.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 will offer listeners a VERY SPECIAL discount rate ... tune in!
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU

Apr 5, 2012 • 58min
Insider Tips on Selling & Marketing Your Books to Specialty Markets 04-05-2012
April 5 2012
Insider Tips on Getting Your Books into Specialty Markets
What does the military and summertime have to do with you and your book? Everything... and the military buys lots of books and you can sell plenty onsite throughout the summer at art shows and crafts fairs. You will learn new techniques and strategies from Brian Jud, the guru of all things in the niche book marketing arena. Brian is the author of several books including Beyond the Bookstore and How to Make Real Money Selling Books. He will tell you about the “do’s” and “don’ts” of reaching out to specialty groups—the results, greater book sales.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 will offer listeners a VERY SPECIAL discount rate ... tune in!
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU


