

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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Jul 26, 2018 • 58min
Create the PERFECT Pitch for Your Book for ANYONE Show 07-26-2018
The savvy author knows that pitching is essential to their success. Knowing what to say; when to say it; and how to to say it enables authors to position themselves as author experts. Get the magic that comes from the Perfect Pitch.
This week's show has a leader in the publicity field, the Publicity Hound Joan Stewart is back with fast ideas on how to move your book to the next level when it comes to PR.
If you want to compete in the "book industry" ... knowing tricks to grab producers, reporters, meeting planners, your Fans and Fans to be attention. Host Judith Briles of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and Joan have lots in store for you. Get ready to take fast notes. Listen in:

Jul 19, 2018 • 58min
Publishing Stats that will Knock your Socks Off Show! 07-19-2018
Do numbers really tell all? The answer is NO, when it comes to where sales are coming from for books, eBooks and audiobooks. The truth is that what is reported by the APA—American Publishers Assn reflect the numbers of are not presenting “the big picture”. What’s that? It must include what is happening in the independent and self-publishing selling stream. AND, that number is impressive—if fact HUGE. The Self and Indie publishing markets are growing and substantial. And one, that you should be doing a happy dance around.
Listen in as AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles with Amy Collins dig into what’s really happening; what genres are selling the most in fiction and nonfiction. It's an important podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Jul 12, 2018 • 58min
How to Get Associations to Hire Authors to Speak Show 07-12-2018
One of the best ways to sell books is to speak. The question becomes: who pays speakers. And how do authors find them? With Judith Briles for this podcast is Ed Rigsbee, an expert in getting booked to speak for both associations and societies.
You will discover:
-how to find the true decision maker who hires speakers
-how to get paid to speak
-how to find paid speaking gigs
-when to speak for free
-how to get paid to speak for associations
Another "how to" podcast with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Jul 5, 2018 • 58min
Publicity Power for All Authors 07-05-2018
Publicity veteran Irwin Zucker joins host Judith Briles on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
With over 60 years in promoting authors, Irwin offers imagination and insight to what’s happening in today’s PR world. His sage advice: it’s going to be up to the author—he or she is the primary conduit to selling the book.
Did you know that email is the preferred way to contact the media? It is.
One of the excellent tips veteran Irwin Zucker shared was that authors should imagine that every interview that is done is “the first interview”—that way authors have high energy and enthusiasm. Listen in to the podcast_AuthorU-You Giuide to Book Publishing'.

Jun 28, 2018 • 58min
Business of Writing Show 06-28-2018
Did you know that an essential ingredient for writing and publishing success is "patience"? Yep, that's what publishing expert Jane Friedman, the author of The Business of Writing reveals on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. She joins host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles and reveals:
-the top three mistakes writers and authors make
-what the two key publishing personalities are
-what's going on in publishing today
-what value literary agents deliver
-what's happening in hybrid publishing
-what to look for when it comes to publishing predators
-what benefits book contests bring
-what branding creates
Another "how to" podcast with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Jun 21, 2018 • 58min
How to Write a Book Really Fast Show 06-21-2018
-Most authors would love to increase their efficiency in the writing process.
-Most authors want to sell lots of books.
-Most authors want to know how to get through the publishing maze.
Get the latest on what speedy publishing can do; what potholes to avoid; and a variety of tips and how-tos that can excel writing and publishing tasks.
Dan Janal is the featured guest on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with host Judith Briles. His book, Write Your Book in a Flash delivers a fast hour of savvy tips for authors and writers.

Jun 14, 2018 • 58min
Internet Marketing Power in One Word Show 06-14-2018
Internet Marketing powerhouse Tom Antion joins The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for an indepth show on how to create a seven-figure internet marketing strategy.
It all comes from one word: copywriting. When authors use the right words in the right context, is a homerun for creating mega sales.
No author can afford to miss this how. You will get a variety of tips, tricks and strategies to create a career and soar the one that you are in.
An excellent show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Jun 7, 2018 • 58min
How LinkedIN can "Score" for Book Marketing Show 06-07-2018
Do you know what LinkedIN can do to PUSH your book sales? Mike O’Neil of Integrated Alliances joins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd for the hour, deep-diving into how to use the Sales Navigator tool can micro-target your audience and deliver results.
Your take-aways include:
-advancing you as a "thought leader"
-pitching directly to who really wants to know about your book or products
-how to position your book as a corporate give away or gift
Another thought provoking and action / to do podcast for every author who wants to be seriously successful in book marketing via AuthorU-You Guide to Book Publishing.

May 31, 2018 • 58min
The Writing Process 05-31-2018
Writing clearly calls on different sets of mental processes – those involving creative, nonlinear thought, and those involving willpower, structure, discipline, etc. They have to collaborate like players on a team – when they’re out of whack one way or another, either the creativity suffers or the productivity suffers. It’s a pain in the tush at times.
Then there’s the first process of “self-editing”—which is essential.
During self-editing, all of our worst attributes come out: impatience, self-doubt, despair, perfectionism - sometimes all at once!
Expert Anne Janzer will walk you through the path and get you to the end in this podcast. She’s the author of The Writer’s Process and The Workplace Writer’s Process. Listen in to the AuthorU-

May 24, 2018 • 58min
The Ultimate Book Printing for Authors Show 05-24-2018
The #1 mistake #authors make when it comes to finishing their #books and moving to print is that they don’t use a book designer-someone who does book design for living.
In this AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles delves into all things book printing with expert Meg Souza of Total Printing Systems (www.TPS1.com).
-Did you know that you can sprinkle color throughout your book without spending much? It’s a great way to make chapter openers pop.
-How would you like to have a cover that has a dimensional feel to it—like it was actual vs. just a visual? You can.
- How would you like to know which months to avoid printing in. It's all here.
Listen in to the best publishing podcast: AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.


