Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing

Drum roll time ... this was the #1 most downloaded and listened to episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 245,000 downloads in 2022. It's all about creating visual delight for your book and marketing adds. Trends for publishing and books are always on the mind of authors. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, award-winning book designer Rebecca Finkel adds to the conversation with host, Dr. Judith Briles. Your takeaways include: - Book cover trends ... why bright and flashy pays off. - eBook trends ... why demand is there and indie authors and publishers are soaring in sales. - Overall book trends ... books sales are up and healthy; continued consolidation of the publishing giants; and digital marketing is a must for authors. The smart author wants to know how to position book marketing in a changing field. Covers make a difference. Having multiple formats is essential. Knowing which formats are the right fit for any book is critical. If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Woot ... this was the #2 most downloaded and listened to episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with over 180,000 downloads in 2022. It's all about the art of crowdfunding ... the why, what, when, and how. In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the power of using and implementing a crowdfunding campaign for your book—or any project that is in your wheelhouse. Only 35% of publishing related campaigns. You will get tips on how to be in the minority! - Crowdfunding stats for 2021. Some are eye-opening. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to print your book. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to push out a marketing and publicity campaign. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to spin off a screenplay. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to seed your next project. - Crowdfunding can build buzz for you, your expertise, your book. Crowdfunding is work—don’t kid yourself. It will take some time and definitely, energy. You will need to sprinkle in your creativity to bring the spark that becomes a magnet to attract crowdfunding participants you have no previous connection to. Your listening takeaways include: - The Who, Where, Why, Why, and When of your campaign. - What the essential components of every campaign must include. - The secret sauces that every campaign must have. - Judith’s cheat sheet for success. 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 13,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Woot ... this was the #3 most downloaded and listened to episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with over 150,000 downloads. It's all about book theft and protection. Judith's Truthiness: you need author protection ... a nosey author is kryptonite to any book thief. Cheryl Obermiller, author of FraudPoints joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles for an eye ... and ear ... opening podcast. Takeaways include: • Why authors must think like a thief does. • Steps to take when piracy occurs. • How to follow your book title online. • 4 things to do every day to protect you and your book. • What is copyright infringement? • Tips for authors to take immediately when piracy occurs. • What to do with Amazon if your book is stolen by pirates and thieves. • Why and why to register with the US Copyright office. And, of course, much more. Listen in ... this is a podcast for authors you can't afford to miss. Remember: a nosey author is kryptonite to a book thief. If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you.

Would you like to find Grants to Support Your Writing and Publishing? Bet you might. Woot ... this was the #4 most downloaded and listened to episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 150,000 downloads in 2022. It's all about money, author support, and what resources to approach. If you would like financial support, it's time to discover Funds for Writers with C. Hope Clark. There are lots of myths ... and facts ... for writers in applying for and obtaining a grant. If you want a guide at your side, this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. - Get tips and tools for finding grants. - How to understand the guidelines. - Where to start your search for available funds. - Grants aren't for newbies--donors want experienced authors to support. -Tips on "tripper" words to avoid when applying. -Why you want to create a "what I will do with the money" in your application. As always, there are lots of nuggets on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. This one is a true keeper for the author and writer who desires to be seriously successful. If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then tune in. Dr. Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

It’s LinkedIn Power Forward Woot ... this was the #5 most downloaded and listened to episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 130,000 downloads in 2022. It's all about essential spots on this powerhouse platform for authors to use. Marketing and writing with heart, not hype, direct response copywriter, marketing mentor and author of the award-winning book, Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget, Debra Jason joins podcast host Dr. Judith Briles for another deep-dive into all things new on LinkedIn. As with many social networking platforms, now and again LinkedIn® makes changes that affect your profile and your visibility. Join AuthorYou as Debra Jason shares updates that have taken place on the network and why you may, or may not, want to take advantage of them. During the podcast you’ll explore: • How do you get access to LinkedIn Live and Newsletters? • How you can reach a larger audience (according to LinkedIn). • What is Creator Mode? Is it for you? • Are hashtags important on LinkedIn? • The secret to adding a profile video to your profile photo. • Why you should add the LinkedIn mobile app to your phone. • The three biggest mistakes authors make on LinkedIn. Have paper and pen/pencil at your side—we go fast. Plus, if you are now on LinkedIN, have your profile open so you can make changes live as you listen! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Do YOU Know Your Author Rights? It's crystal ball time ... time to open up authors' glazing eyes when it comes to the legal stuff surround publishing and author rights. With AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles, is publishing attorney Jonathan Kirsch and author of 13 books for the hour. Takeaways include: - What are the legal risks that an author takes when publishing a book? - Is changing names and descriptions enough in a manuscript? - When does copyright protection begin? - Should authors contact an attorney to “vet” a manuscript? - What rights does an author own and control in his or her work? - Why and when does an author need an attorney? - From a legal perspective, what kind of books are most likely to draw a lawsuit?  And lots more. It moves fast—join in and learn ... and plan for 2023. If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Do you want your books in schools? Libraries? How about working with someone and creating a collaborative book that lands in both? How about writing for juveniles? That's what bestselling author Jane Wood did with Kathryn Knight in the creation of Finding Family Treasure. Genealogy for kids and the research behind it. Jane joins the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast for a fast hour on juvenile writing, engaging the reader plus teachers and librarians, and much more. Takeaways include: - How to partner with an expert our of an author's genre/norm. - Steps you need from beginning to final book. - How to get kids input from the get-go. - Why it's a MUST to include diversity and tips on how to do it. - How to find teachers resources. - How to get teachers and librarians behind the book before it's ever published. Join in ... you will learn a lot!

Let's talk Hybrid Publishing. The Myths and the Truthiness. Joining Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd is Teri Rider, CEO of Top Reads Publishing, a hybrid publisher that creates a publishing plan and portal for its clients. Takeaways include: - What is a hybrid publisher. - Myth Busting about Hybrid Publishing. - Tips for identifying legitimate Hybrid publishers. - What to expect in timelines for Hybrid publishing, - What to expect in costs of Hybrid publishing. - How to identify red flags in Hybrid publishing. All this and much on this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Are you guilty ... of tripping over mistakes and snafus—blunders that could have been avoided in the author’s walk to publishing? Most are. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, publishing expert, author of 43 books, and podcast host Dr. Judith Briles starts weaving the path of author and publishing potholes to avoid. Your takeaways include: - Tips for grasping and implementing the business of publishing. - Tips for working with contracts with others, including termination. - Tips for using endorsements—when to and where to place them. - Tips for how to get and use music lyrics. - Tips for recognizing seducing publishing predators. - Tips for creating the author’s personal author and book plans. And of course, much more. If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

It's crystal ball time ... time to open up authors' glazing eyes to review and then plan forward. With AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles, award-winning cover ad book designer Rebecca Finkel joins her for the hour. Takeaways include: -What book cover trends are. - When is the best time to release a book. - How to coordinate the visuals in book design, swag, and branding. - Using QR codes. - Ways to keep file maintenance sane. It moves fast--join in and learn and have fun ... and plan for 2023.