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
Jan 29, 2021 • 58min
PR Pop and Power with Press Releases 01-28-2021
Are you an author? Do you want to get a push out for your snap, crackle and pop press release? Discover the Expert Click press release portal.
Discover an easy peasy portal for creating and distribution author and book press releases via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Podcast via @ExpertClick and Host @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd.
Jan 22, 2021 • 58min
Author Branding Power for 2021 01-21-2021
Are you building a brand that brings influence to your core mission? Do you know what your core mission is? They are two essential questions ALL authors should ask ... and answer.
-For the books.
-For their marketing.
-For their expertise.
-For their success.
It's time to revisit and build on your brand for 2021.
Joining host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for a fun hour is Susan Gilbert, Marketing Strategist who is all about “pivoting” to the branding zone that is the “right zone” and "core" for you and your book in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Listen in: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast
Jan 15, 2021 • 58min
How Writers Can Get "the Book" Out 01-14-2021
Do you know what "servant authorship" is? You will after you listen in.
-Did you know that the majority of authors do not write a book with an outline?
-Did you know that authors are more confused today as to which publishing option/path they should pursue?
- Did you know what the #1 hiccup is when it comes to book marketing?
Answers to these questions and much more in this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Joining The Book Shepherd and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast Host Judith Briles is Anne Janzer, author of Get the Word Out: Write a Book that Makes a Difference.
Jan 8, 2021 • 58min
Busting Social Media Myths for Authors 01-07-2020
Hey authors ... are you ready to dive into social media and break through what the social media gurus don't tell you?
Too many authors get caught up in the “myths” of publishing, using them as their guiding principles … where they should be trashed!
•Myth #1 – You must be on all social media platforms.
•Myth #2 – The more fans and followers you have, the better.
•Myth #3 – Social media is free.
•Myth #4 - Social media will generate leads for your business.
•and embrace the #1 Truthiness: It’s all about the foundation!
Joining host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for a fun hour is Susan Gilbert, Marketing Strategist who is all about “pivoting” to the zone that is the “right zone” for you and your book in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Listen in: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast
Jan 1, 2021 • 58min
Book Marketing & Author Planning 2021 Show 12-31-2020
Times are turbulent for authors during the era of COVID. It's time to plan forward for the next year. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and host of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing offers a variety of marketing and influence tips in a fast-moving hour with tips on how to engage in successful book marketing during turbulent times.
-how to sell more books
-how to find book buyers online
-how to build your influence on social media postings and platforms
-how to market books
It's another fun and informative AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast.
Dec 25, 2020 • 58min
Website Must Have POPs = Power show 12-24-2020
It's a website bonanza of info for authors:
Do you know what the most common mistakes authors make in creating a website? Do you know what will make your website dated? You will now.
Get tips on:
-How to prepare your content for your website.
- The best ways to submit material to your web developer.
- What the cost factors are in creating a website.
- Why Google insists that you get an SSL certificate NOW.
- Why all websites need to be mobile.
-and much more ...
Get more tips from the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast via @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles and designer Michelle Renee: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast #authors #books #websites #selfpub #indiepublishing
Dec 18, 2020 • 58min
Book Design, Book Swag & Bling 12-17-2020
It's time to "spice" up your book design and beyond, Host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Book Designer Rebecca Finkel spike up creativity during COVID times on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast for authors and writers.
-create a game plan for book design;
-how to create texture on the book cover in a POD print world;
-tips on creating and enhancing the Search Inside feature for books on Amazon;
-tips for creating ebooks'
-how to create ebooks that aren't ugly;
-swag tips for books that are fun;
-and of course, more!
Listen in for your book success now.
Dec 11, 2020 • 58min
22 Awesome Tips and Tools for Authors 12-10-2020
Marketing, social media, and building author influence lead my list of "needs" from authors during their publishing journey.
Join host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd is her favorite Geek Girl Kelly Johnson for a rousing and fast hour loaded with 22 tips, tricks and tools for the author and writer.
From YouTube to a nifty word search for writing--this is a gift to you that keeps on giving. Get paper and pen out--notes, notes, and more notes will pour out.
It's an info-entertaining packed podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Dec 4, 2020 • 58min
Writing POP and Power show 12-03-2020
Calling all authors and writers. Get ready for a jammed packed hour from writing guru Anne Randolph. Over 20 tips in this podcast, including:
- Read lots, including the cereal box for ideas.
- Don’t edit as you write, it will let your brilliant bubbles escape.
- Take a break and read poetry—opens another world to your thinking, feeling, emotion.
- The best bookmark for a writer—a 4 x 6 blank card that “aha” notes can be added to as a book is read.
- And much more … tune in!
Get 20 tips for authors to soar their writing via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast @JudithBriles @The BookShepherd @AnneRandolph http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast #authors #books #selfpub #amwriting #writingcommunity
Nov 27, 2020 • 58min
The Fiction Author’s New Best Friend 11-26-2020
The perfect author and writer's gift awaits you. Fixional.com is ready to be unwrapped revealing the combination of AI and having an editor at your fingertips. Both just a click away.
-Get tips for editing fiction fast and inexpensively.
-Get ready to learn about a hot website for authors and writers that recommends improvements to the manuscript as comments, which are available for download in Microsoft Word's Track Changes.
-Discover the potential copy and line edits and how original your manuscript is.
Podcast via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing for your author success.
