

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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May 17, 2018 • 58min
How to Design a TED Talk Show 05-17-2018
How would you like the LONG view on SHORT talks? In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Sam Horn joins host Judith Briles for a lively "how to" on create a TED like talk. The result: You will rock!
If you are planning a 10-20 talk, you will love this podcast.
- Condense your premise into an attention-grabbing sentence and tagline.
-give your big idea a sense of urgency so people are motivated to act on it.
-What you should start with in every speech.
-Avoid INFObesity--even on techno issues--so you don't bore or confuse your audience.
Get your notes out taking mode out--you will need it during this session.

May 10, 2018 • 58min
How to Make BIG Money Speaking on Your Book Show05-10-2018
Do you have a book or one that is due out in the next six month? Are you speaking about the topic of the book to audiences … right now? And if no, why not? When you speak, you change lives … to sell truckloads of books … make money … go places you never thought you would … make a difference … and have fun.
Host Dr. Judith Briles keeps the mic for the entire session and walks listeners through key components of her new book: How to Create a $1,000,000 Speech. She’s done it and believes that you can to. Your will learn:
-How to pitch to the decision maker.
-How to move from “free” to “fee.”
-How to discover sponsors and secure them.
-How to market your speech to meeting planners.
-How to hook the conference planner.
-How to structure a speaking contract.
-How to make money speaking.
-How to find speaking gigs.
And, much more.
Tune to the latest edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

May 3, 2018 • 58min
Does Your Author Website Rock ... or Is It Dying? Show 05-10-0318
Your website is an essential part of your author and book marketing tool box. Joining The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is Michelle Renee of StreamlineYourBiz.net. The topic: author websites.
-What to do when you are creating one; -what to do if yours is losing traffic and needs help getting back up;
-what essential questions you should ask before you start;
-what answers you need to know;
-what are the “must haves” for today’s website and much more!
Listen in and LEARN what to do for your website today on this podcast and edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Apr 26, 2018 • 58min
Using LinkedIn to Rock Author and Book Publishing Show 04-26-2018
Is LinkedIn a mystery to you? For many authors, it just be the ideal place to position you as an expert, resource, marketer. Book Publishing expert and host Dr. Judith Briles has answers for you to questions you didn't even know to ask about how to use LinkedIn in today's publishing market on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
-Have you created a company page on your LinkedIn profile?
-Did you know that it’s a way to push out what you are doing and carries additional clout, especially for business and professional services related authors?
-Would you like to learn how you can narrow your ideal connecting and marketing targets?
Don’t miss this in-depth “how-to” and “what to do now” podcast using LinkedIn for Authors and Publishing on AuthorU-YOur Guide to Book Publishing podcast featuring LinkedIn expert Mike O’Neil.

Apr 19, 2018 • 58min
Creating the Author Foundation for Success Show 4-19-2018
Authors who are successful have a “core” message. They get that they need to know and embrace the who, what, where, when and why in their writing; their publishing; their marketing.
In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles and Mara Purl explore how to take the buzz in your ear to the words within your book. You will learn how “self-messaging” creates the foundation—the core that you will keep coming back to for your success.
Listen in and discover why your "core message" is the root of all successful authors and excellent books.

Apr 12, 2018 • 58min
Latest Tips on Creating Videos Show 04-12-2018
Videos are important for promo, visibility and connecting with an author’s tribe.
-Are you making them?
-Are you placing them in all the right places?
-Are you stuck in figuring out which tools to use?
Get the answers with Video expert Susie Scott of SusieScottMedia.com in the latest podcast from AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and The Book Shepherd, Dr.Judith Briles.

Apr 5, 2018 • 58min
What is "Hybrid Publishing" Show 04-05-2018
The latest buzz phrase in the author world is “hybrid publishing”. There are plenty of red flags to look out for and questions to ask, starting with:
-What is it?
-Is it another lure for naïve wannabe authors?
-Can an author make money?
-What do authors need to know?
-What do authors need to ask?
-Tips on how not to get duped.
All good questions and podcaster and host Judith Briles digs in and does the “reveal” in this week’s edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Mar 29, 2018 • 58min
Authors Beware: Amazon Throws Authors Under the Bus Show 03-29-2018
It’s OMG time with Amazon selling for authors and publishers. This is one “reveal” of the Amazon Beware podcast with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and Amy Collins.
-Did you know that If you are pushing your #book out via Amazon—it’s “one-click” may bypass free Prime shipping? -Did you know that If you are selling #books on Amazon … heads up on the new “default method” it has tossed into the ring—really bad news for authors and publishing?
-Did you know that Amazon is raising hell and throwing authors and books under the bus?
You do now …—listen to the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast pronto:

Mar 22, 2018 • 58min
FAB tool for Authors and Viral Book Marketing Show 03-22-2018
What are AT&T, #authors and #publishing companies discovering to create rapid and global discovery for products (meaning #books)? It's an excellent question ... and we've got answers.
That's what this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about. Joining The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles is Daniel Langston, COO of BookGrabbr, a new way to do viral book marketing.
-Do you want to sell more #books?
-Do you want to get the word out about your book globally?
If yes—this is the podcast for you. A fast way to get the word out that is unique and fun. Listen in now!
Another fun and informative show on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Mar 15, 2018 • 58min
Publicity Hooks and Angles for Fiction and Nonfiction Authors Can Use Show 03-15-2018
It’s always fun when Publicity Hound Joan Stewart joins the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. This week, we drilled down into 16 hot tips for creating hooks and angles to lure in producers and reporters for you and your book.
-tips for Fiction authors.
-tips for nonfiction authors.
-discover why being a contrarian rocks in hooking media.
-discover Squirl.co, a tool that fiction authors can use to draw readers to locations in their books.
--and as always, so much more.
Join in as Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and your host reveals how to connect and soar with any type of media on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.


