Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing

Dr. Judith Briles
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Oct 31, 2025 • 53min

How to Create an Amazon Bestseller 10-30-2025

Can YOUR Book Become a Bestseller? Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’s is about the power and privilege of creating an Amazon Bestseller Campaign and become a true #1 on its platform—not for an hour … for many days. It’s a book marketing platform that should not be ignored. -Can being a #1 bestseller on Amazon make a difference in your book marketing forward? -Can it enhance your influence factor and expertise? -Can it increase your book sales? Why YES … YES being able to claim that you and your book is a #1 Amazon bestseller can. Whether you have a new book; one that has been limping along; or one that is an “oldie” but a “goodie”, participating in my Amazon Bestseller Campaign class is what this book coach and doctor recommends. It takes a little work, minimal moneys, and some of your time. The sooner you commit to start on the path on both, the better for your influence building, your social media presence, and of course, your book sales. Your listening takeaways include: -The Who, Where, Why, Why, and When of your campaign. -What the essential components of every campaign must include. -How to create a “set it and forget it” strategy. -How to start the shoutout rollout. -What to do after you become a #1 bestseller. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 55min

How to Create Rock Star Visibility at Author Events 10-23-2025

You are an author … do you snap, crackle, and pop at your author events? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Book Designer and Swag Creator Extraordinaire Rebecca Finkle to join her to reveal a variety of tips, tricks, and strategies that will have authors popping out at author events. You will take away: -How to create rock star visibility at your next author event. -How authors can snap, crackle, and pop at your author events going forward. -What book marks should always include. -Essential elements that table runners and pull-up banners must have. -Tips for selling books in bookstores. -Gizmos and gadgets to support book sales at events. -Creating sag that works. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 58min

How Book Proposals Create an Author Success Guide Path 10-16-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the key elements of writing a book proposal. Typically done when a traditional publisher and agent need … the smart author knows that a proposal becomes a roadmap and guide. You will take away: -What is a book proposal and what is its purpose? -Why does a book proposal matter to author success? -Why write a book proposal? -When should a book proposal be written? -What are the most important elements in a book proposal? -What are the lesser-known things that an author needs to include? -How do you take the stress out of the process? -If you have a professional do one, what does it cost? And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 56min

How to maximize locations in your book for book marketing 10-09-2025

Discover the Historical Traveler for Research and Enhancing Your Storyline In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles invites promo expert and history hunter Jackie Lapin. She is the founder of Conscious Media Relations, a media relations agency specializing in all matters relating to mind, body and spirit. Jackie is a historical traveler journeying to the past through historical sites, events, and cultures, encompassing both ancient and modern forms of travel. You will take away: -How to maximize locations within a book’s storyline. -Tips for using locations, hashtags, and tagging in social media posting. -How authors can use www.TheHistoricalTraveler.com for free. -Discover a special Book Directory and how you can get your book into it. -Use the Historical Traveler as a research tool for your writing. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 58min

How to create author overnight success in 30 years! 10-02-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Mara Purl back to retrace her 35 years in becoming an overnight success with her series of books and connecting with like genre bestselling authors. You will take away: -How to seed an ideal that can become a publishing empire. -The importance of building a team to support the author’s vision. -How to plan and execute a book series celebration. -How an author can create an international bridge with words. -How to build a fictional community based on one that exists. -The multi-marathon of publishing. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 55min

Your Voice ... Your Superpower! 09-25-2025

Hey AUTHORS ... Your Voice Is Your Superpower! In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Rachel Alena, voice coach and professional narrator joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to use your voice in marketing, in speaking, and in book marketing. She is a talent agent who helps authors and actors find their vocal superpowers to bring their stories to life. Are you ready? What you will get will be a variety of success tips from a voice pro that wil maximizing the sound and quality of your voice. You will take away: -Why your voice matters from the get-go. -Why your voice is the powerhouse it is. -How to find the magic moments in your book to emphasize for your audiobook. -Discover the anatomy of a great narrator. -Building blocks for creating an audiobook that instantly connects with listener include clarity, rhythm, tone, and emotional connection. -Learn how to use script notes to keep your delivery consistent. -Discover the common mistakes that cause listeners to drift away. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 58min

Creating Author and Book Goals 09-18-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the how, why, and when to create author and book goals. You will take away: -Your takeaways include: -Why is it so important for authors to set goals? -What are different types of author goals? -How does networking figure into author goals? -What stops authors from setting and accomplishing goals? -How do you know when it's time to review, refresh, or hit the pause button on your goals? -Discover the DEB Method. -Why authors should make their own rules. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 57min

How Authors Can Elevate Their Listening for Author Success 09-11-2025

Why Listening Can Elevate Authors for Book Success In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck, Chief Listening Officer, and founder and visionary for the USA Global TV & Radio Network. Her network has created over 8,100 show to over 40 countries. Dr. Jacalyn is known as the Listening Mentor. Her website is www.USAGlobalTV.com. You will take away: -What Elevated Listening is and why you should care. -Why listening is a crucial tool all authors. -What the four areas of Elevated Listening is.  How authors can raise their success quotients by listening to understand, notjust to respond. -How intentional listening can build an author brand. -How being a podcast guest can increase book sales and add to author credibility And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 57min

Author’s Journey from Idea to Movie Option 09-04-2025

One Author’s Journey from Idea to Movie Option In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Author Steve Snyder to join her. Taking four plus years to gather his father’s journals, letters, doing the research, Steve created the “rest of the story” and brought his father’s WWII MIA for seven months to life in Shot Down—The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth. I had the pleasure of working with Steve 15 years ago that create a book that sold mega thousands of copies, printings, gathering over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, winning over 20 book awards, and this year, signed a movie option with the Sam Houston Southwest Investment Fund. You will take away: -What research was involved—from letters, to interviews, to travel to get the “rest of the story.” -How one USA MIA became a beloved hero in Belgium. -How to pull the reader into an emotional commitment to the storyline. -How to niche market a book. -How to turn a dream and passion into a sought-after speaking career. -How to keep a story and book alive. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 54min

PR and Publicity Tips for Author Success 08-28-2025

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jill Lublin, co-author of Guerrilla Publicity joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to get your books visible and buzz worthy. Get ready for how to use publicity to boost leads, visibility and book sales. You will take away: -Insider tips on what the media outlets want today. -Get instant actionable techniques that will boost your visibility. -Tips on how to drive book buyers to your book tables and website. -Why your local media is HOT! -Why sound bites are essential in pitching and connecting. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

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