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
May 10, 2019 • 58min
Newbie Author Smarts Part II Show 05-09-2019
Newbie authors make mistakes and plenty of boo-boos as they start down the journey and path of publishing.
In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd Judith Briles delivers Part II of a “solo” show where she identifies five key areas to tune into and understand to prevent your from shattering your publishing career.
They include: book marketing smart tips; giving books away; not being a DIYer for everything; avoid the RTP Syndrome; writing for the right audience; getting duped by pay to publish companies.
Another in-depth podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
May 3, 2019 • 58min
Newbie Author Smarts Part I Show 05-02-2019
Newbie authors make mistakes and plenty of boo-boo as they start down the journey and path of publishing.
In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she identifies five key areas to tune into and understand.
-Creating Game Plans
-Creating a personal success profile
-using the ideal and right editors
-getting that publishing is a business, not a hobby.
- writing for the audience.
... and so much more.
The Book Shepherd Judith Briles shares an hour with her listeners with a dozen plus ideas that will delight and surprise you if you are a Newbie Authors in this podcast of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Apr 26, 2019 • 60min
Pinterest Power and Strategies Show 04-25-2019
Get ready for a boatload of insights and ahas in this AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with Heather Daleccia, Pinterst expert and host and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles.
Loved the tip for your Pinterest profiles (my add: do it for ALL of yours)—add a hashtag to your key word for SEO pop.
You will get tips on what to use from the “free” and “paid” adds;
-what the most common mistakes are and how to avoid them;
-the 3 most important things authors should be doing now;
-how to come up with a series of themes that will become a no-brainer going forward to posting;
-what the secret sauce is for building visibility and success;
-why you should be adding at least one hashtag to every board;
-and so much more.
All this via @JudithBriles @AuthorYOU @MyBook Shepherd’s new podcast on Your Guide to #Book #Publishing—thank you Heather!:
Apr 19, 2019 • 58min
How to Become a Productive Writer Show 04-18-2019
The key to author success is becoming a more productive writer. That meas more books come along; books that build the author platform and create "influence".
Joining host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd is Dianna Booher, author of 48 books that have sold in excess of 4 million copies and is named as one of the op 200 Most Influential Authors in the World.
Your takeaways include:
-How to draft a book in 7 to 10 days.
-How to eliminate time wasters.
-How to grow your platform.
-How to plan your entire year to accommodate all phases of writing projects.
-How to get your writing super organized.
And of course, much more. Join Judith for another excellent podcast on
AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing
Apr 12, 2019 • 58min
Social Media Aspirin Part 2 04-11-2019
Is social media a pain in your tush ... or head? It won't be after this two-part show on Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing with Social Media expert Melody Jones and Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles.
Take-aways in Part 2 include Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn up dates; what to avoid and what to start doing now. Trends for NOW within social media for authors.
Make sure you tune into Part 1 for Facebook and Twitter Updates. It's the Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Apr 5, 2019 • 58min
Social Media Aspirin Part 1 Show 04-04-2019
Is social media a pain in your tush ... or head? It won't be after this two-part show on Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing with Social Media expert Melody Jones and Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles.
Take-aways in Part 1 include Facebook and Twitter up dates; what to avoid and what to start doing now.
Make sure you tune into Part 2 to LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and Trends on this edition of the podcast, Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Mar 29, 2019 • 58min
The Ultimate Photography Info Podcast for Authors Show 03-28-2019
Lights ... Camera ... And Action ... it's the ULTIMATE author podcast on photography for authors. Think blogs, photos, videos, lighting, how to and so much more!
Joining host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is Andrew Darlow who has taught thousands of amateurs and professionals how to improve their photography.
Get hot tips on:
-the latest techniques in using smart phones
-what backgrounds to use
-tricks for smart lighting
-ahas with selfies
-best type of makeup
-using props
And as always, lots more!
An excellent array of must have information in this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
Mar 22, 2019 • 58min
How to design a book show for authors 03-21-2019
Nick Zelinger joins The Book Shepherd and host Judith Briles for a fun session on book design. You will—get the 3 essential tips for vetting your covers;
-how to craft a back cover;
-how to select fonts and trim sizes ---why it’s okay to have the book designer “defend” the cover design! And of course;
-lots of tasks to take on before you push the “print button” …
You gotta “get ready” before you go! And, of course, much more on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Podcast:
Mar 15, 2019 • 58min
Your Publishing Legal Questions Answered Show 3-14-2019
As an author--have you ever wondered WHAT to do when you are writing about real people who have done bad things or are just nasty ... and what to reduce your liability? Answers are here ... plus much more in this editions of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Host Judith Briles and Book Shepherd has Author and attorney Helen Sedwick--author of the Self Publishing Legal Handbook as her guest.
The plus for you--lots of legal publishing questions answered without having to pay for it!
Mar 8, 2019 • 58min
2019 Book Printing Guide Show 03-07-2019
Do you know how to print a book? And where to print a book? Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Host of AuthorU-Your GUide to Book Publishing has answers to book printing options. Join her to learn:
-Which option should you select--POD or offset?
-What about papers?
-How many copies should be printed?
You should--and you will after you listen in to this podcast with The Book Shepherd and her guest, Sandy Gould of Color House Graphics--a premier book printer and bindery in North America.
