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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Nov 20, 2020 • 58min
Book Printing Power, POP & Trends 11-19-2020
Authors print books—there are plenty of questions to ask … and get answered. Get tips on how to print as quickly as possible for an event, celebration, or holiday.
- How should they print them?
- What is the best time to order a print run?
- What are the types of proofs?
- What are the printing options for books?
- Why it's essential to stick to the printing schedule.
- What current trends in printing today?
- What Print options do I have?
- What are the essential questions that authors should ask a printer?
Joining host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd is Sandy Gould, national sales rep with Color House Graphics for this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Nov 13, 2020 • 58min
Writing Finesse, Series & Page Turners 11-12-2020
The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing delivers a "two-fer in this week's podcast.
Best selling and multi-award-winning author Mara Purl joins host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for a jammed packed hour. Get writing tips from a writing pro on:
-converting from one genre to another within a series;
-how to set up a series using the location as a main character;
-how to write a page-turner;
-discover the power of the Milford-Haven book series;
-turn your research into a major asset of support for marketing your book;
-how to turn your text into soaring audio.
And there's more. Mara reveals the “heart” of how the Milford-Heaven series began and evolved. Her newest book is What the Soul Knows … a paranormal twist on her Heart series.
Nov 6, 2020 • 56min
Book Design Snap, Crackle & POP 11-05-2020
In the world of book design, multi-award winning book designer Nick Zelinger of NZGraphics.com and podcast host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, reveal that the best book covers practice the art of "less is more" in grabbing a book buyer's eye. Also, learn the inside scoop of:
-book covers and book awards,
-how to design a book cover,
-how to design the interior of a book,
-how to get buyers to buy books,
-and lots more!
The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast shares the essentials of book design that indie and self-publishing authors need today.
Oct 30, 2020 • 58min
Using the Medium Platform for Authors 10-29-2020
Here’s an excellent question for ALL authors—are you curating your own work?
Yup, curate what you have already written and published. Where “repurposing” is a tweaking with a slight rewrite … “curate just pulls what you have and re-pushes it out.
Love it, and so will you. Listen in to the 10 essential tips and strategies that will open up your savvy words to 60 million readers.
Discover the power of Medium, the perfect platform to do it on via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Podcast with @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd and guest MaryJo Wagner.
Oct 23, 2020 • 58min
Social Media POP and Power 10-22-2020
Social Media is the town hall for book promotion. Are you using it effectively?
-What platforms should you be on?
-Why types of postings should you include?
-What should authors avoid posting?
-What 5 things should authors be doing now?
-What 5 things should avoids not do?
-And, of course, much more.
Join Judith for the latest episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast
Oct 16, 2020 • 58min
Tips to Create the Words to Sell Your Books 10-15-2020
Want to create the best marketing copy for promos and your book marketing? Imagine being in a coffee shop and having a simple conversation. You connect instantly.
Don’t stress what your book is about. Stress what it delivers—quench the desire for solutions and pain relief.
Listen in on podcast with @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles and her special guest Marketing Word Expert Casey Demchak on this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Oct 9, 2020 • 58min
Writing & Editing POP and Panache 10-08-2020
An author's words can pull in a reader ... or push him or her away. It's all about the editing that is brought in by another set of eyes.
Did you know that:
-One of the biggest grumbles on Amazon reviews deals with mediocre editing—or lack of any editing.
-Be wary of your own “word blindness” … repeating the same word or phrases ad nauseam in your manuscript is a reader turnoff.
-You should write what you want to write, not what you think will sell. Readers will know you are faking it. Don’t chase fads.
Listen in on podcast with @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles and her special guest Editor Barb Wilson on this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Oct 2, 2020 • 58min
DIY Sponsorship Tips for Authors 10-01-2020
When authors create strategic partnerships with non-profits and corporate sponsors, they discover that they and their book can buzz locally and spread to national attention.
Join AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing's Host Dr. Judith Briles and author Marjorie Holman of Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are (her latest book). It attracted LL Bean, a Fortune 100 company. Why not you?
It's another info-filled podcast via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and The Book Shepherd.
Sep 25, 2020 • 58min
Book Marketing Tips in Turbulent Times 09-24-2020
Times are turbulent for authors during the era of COVID. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles is Debra Jason for 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 kick start your author enthusiasm
-how to market books
It's another fun and informative AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast.
Sep 18, 2020 • 57min
Graphics Magic with Book Brush 09-17-2020
It's a mecca of graphics design that every author who is not a techie; not a designer can embrace.
Joining Host Dr. Judith Briles is creative marketing lead for Book Brush--one of the slickest author tools to come along in a long time.
-discover the amazing cover creator
-discover how to create fun swag
-discover the box creator
-discover mock photos for posters
It's a fast hour. You want this tool ... for sure. There's a free version and there's a fee. If you decide to step up your game, use BookBrush.com/judith15
Another fun and informative podcast with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
