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
Aug 10, 2017 • 58min
No BullScripting Your Book to Movie Show 08-10-2017
Readers often think a book should be a movie. Authors often think that their book should be a movie. If you are one ... then this show is for you. It's all about screenwriting, script consultants and adapting a book.
With host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, is Danny Manus, the author of NO BS for Screenwriters: advice from the Executive Perspective. Known for his "no bullscript" consulting, you will learn:
-how to pitch your story;
-whether your book is adaptable;
-how to break into Hollywood;
-why writers should use consultants;
-how to find a consultant
-what the pet peeves of execs are
-what mistakes to avoid.
It's a packed hour for busy authors on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Aug 3, 2017 • 58min
Busy Authors Guide to Printing Books Show 08-03-2017
All printers are not equal. Printing equipment varies and authors need to understand what they want and then ask the right questions as they reach out to printers for bids on their books.
In today’s podcast, authors got the “inside scoop” from Tom Campbell, VP of Sales at King Printing.
—what’s the latest in color;
-what info you need to have in hand BEFORE you contact any printer about your book;
-why it’s important to work with printers who don’t have to outsource part of your job;
-so much more.
Another informative podcast for busy authors on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Jul 26, 2017 • 58min
Latest in POD and How to Create Your Own Store Website for Books Show 07-27-2017
IngramSpark has created a “backoffice” of power tools to support author, books and ebooks. Think book distribution (North American; Mexico, Australia, Europe, even China). Its metadata base exceeds any other for spreading SEO power.
Authors get dinged right and left when it comes to distribution to book stores--not to mention Amazon's latest in how books are being sold via its platform.
The Book Shepherd Judith Briles and IngramSpark DirectorRobin Cutler plus the Manager of IngramSpark and Aerio Kristin Eastman reveal to authors how to Skip the pain. Learn how to outfox Amazon with its push of third party sellers of books and learn what Aer.io is and how to create your own bookstore using its platform on author website PLUS offer any other book within the Ingram catalog and earn moneys as well. Plus:
-get global book distribution including Europe, Australia, China
-capture emails of online book buyers
-create your own book store easy peasy
-use metadata to soar your book sales
-get your book and eBook up on one platform pronto
-what Aer.io is and why authors want to use it to outsmart Amazon
-control your price for both domestic and foreign sales
And of course, so much more. It's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing
Jul 20, 2017 • 58min
Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook Show 07-20-2017
It's a WOWSA podcast with attorney Helen Sedwick, author of the revised Self-Publishers Legal Handbook.Lots of info on:
- using PEN names
- avoiding defamation, piracy and avoiding the whack-a-mole factor
- the ins and outs of dealing with bad publishing contracts
- keeping control of author's work and words
- how to keep out of the teeth of the legal pit bulls, and
- avoiding the common lures of publishing predators
And of course, so much more that self-publishing authors need to know from the get-go.
Judith Briles and Helen Sedwick deliver a very fast hour. Listen in to another great show with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Jul 7, 2017 • 58min
YES Authors Can Get Lots of Amazon Book Reviews Show 07-13-2017
This week’s podcast is all about getting Amazon book reviews and how to find the ideal “targeted” stranger to generate the book reviews desired. Your host, Dr. Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and her guest Debbie Drum show you how to:
-Learn about the Cycle of Book Sales --Come away with the fact that whether your book of hot off the printing press or an oldie but a goodie, you can still get book reviews.
-Tips on how to use reviews to build momentum and increase your book sales.
All this plus more on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing via @MyBookShepherd and @AuthorU.
Jul 5, 2017 • 58min
How to Become a Guest Blogger & Top Influencer Show 07-06-2017
One of the successful strategies for an author to be is become a guest blogger. The question is: how do you do it? It’s a good one and with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd for this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is the step-by-step approach to the whys and how-tos.
Listeners will get:
• what guest blogging is
• why authors should consider it
• how to connect with blogs that welcome guest blogs
• essential tips to ensure an author’s success
• mistakes to avoid
It’s a thought provoking and action hour. Don’t miss this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Jun 28, 2017 • 1h 3min
How to Create a Killer Author | Book One-Sheet Show 06-28-2017
One of the missing links in author and book promotion is a snappy Author or Book One-Sheet. Authors need them.
In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, listeners will get:
-the step-by-step how-tos of what EVERY One-Sheet needs;
-the how-tos of putting one together that will snap, crackle and pop;
-how to create the right brag;
-why authors need a One-Sheet now;
-and of course, much more.
Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, is your guide on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Jun 21, 2017 • 1h 2min
Creating a LinkedIn Group for the NonFiction Author to Soar Social Media Show 06-21-2017
What author wouldn't want to have a platform for expertise? Today's edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about using LinkedIn. An ideal launch for huge growth for the nonfiction author.
The Book Shepherd and host Judith Briles will get a variety of tips, including:
-How to create a stellar profile that hooks visitors.
-How to add a variety of items to soar your expertise presence.
-What tools you need to have.
-How to set up a Group and expand your base.
-And, of course, so much more.
Join book publishing expert and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for another excellent edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Jun 14, 2017 • 1h 3min
Get a Sponsor for Your Book and Events Show 06-14-2017
What author wouldn't want to have a sponsor for their book? How about an author has a book, how about getting a sponsor to buy lots of them; to underwrite speaking fees; to underwrite promoting you; how about making money--lots of it?
That's what this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about. Joining host Judith Briles is Linda Hollander of SponsorConsierge.com. You will get a variety of tips, including:
-How to find sponsors.
-How to know what you set your fee at.
-How to pitch to them.
-What tools you need to know before you pitch.
-What you could use sponsor moneys for.
-And, of course, so much more.
Join book publishing expert and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for another excellent edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Jun 8, 2017 • 58min
How to Work Any Book Signing Event Show 06-08-2017
Million book seller Susan RoAne shares a variety of tips for authors to create awesome book events in a variety of sites—your take-aways include a variety of strategies for Working Every Book event, Signing, Conference or Party!
What’s not to like? Listen to the podcast on AuthoruU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles.
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