

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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Mar 24, 2016 • 1h 2min
WOWSA: Pitch Your Book to Anyone Show 03-24-2016
Today's show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, is jammed-packed with information that includes the HOW-TOs of creating the perfect pitch for your book:
-how to create the perfect pitch;
- steps for create the ideal 3 words to get anyone's attention about you and your book;
-ways to publicize your book to any audience anywhere;
-methods to find the ideal model to mimic for your pitch;
-and so much more.
Get ready for plenty of note taking--another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Mar 17, 2016 • 1h 5min
the Alphabet Soup of ISBNs, LCCNs, CIPs, Copyrights & Publishing Contracts Show 03-17-2016
Today's show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, is jammed-packed with information that includes ALL the MUST HAVES in publishing your book:
-how to get ISBN,
-how to get LCCN,
-how to get CIP DATA,
-copyright page must haves,
-when to get new ISBNs,
-what to know about publishing contracts,
-what to avoid with publishing contracts,-
how to revert your book publishing rights,
-and so much more.
Get ready for plenty of note taking--another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Mar 10, 2016 • 58min
How to Sell Books in 20 Minutes a Day Show 03-10-2016
Is it possible to sell your book to bookstores, libraries, airport stores and online in less than three hours a week? Yup!
Today’s radio show with Amy Collins and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles looks at the process of selling your book to the market place and outline a plan that will allow you to sell your book using 20 minutes a day. They will cover:
The facts and figures of today’s market that will let you go after the best fish in the least amount of time.
-How to position yourself for a “yes”
-How to get around a “no".
-How to schedule your sales efforts for maximum effect.
-How to research the market you are going after.
-How to pace yourself and set the stage for a long-term sales arc that will yield longer-term results.
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Joining Dr. Judith Briles is publishing consultant Amy Collins from New Shelves Books. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Mar 3, 2016 • 58min
How to Get Amazon Book Reviews Show 03-03-2016
Quick ... how many reviews do you have posted on Amazon for your book? What steps are you taking to actively pursue additional ones. Would you like to know about an awesome low cost tool that ferrets out the key book reviewers along with their real names, emails and phone numbers? Today, Judith Briles' guest Debbie Drum has created one and you will learn how you can access it as well.
Today's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing show is all about getting the coveted Amazon Book Review ... lots of them! You do not want to miss it!
-What authors need to know now.
-How do you find book reviewers who count?
-What resources and tools do authors have available to connect with them?
-When should you encourage readers to post video reviews.
-Are there methods to deep dive into key reviewers?
-What will Amazon do for authors when over 100 reviews are posted?
-What are the magic numbers that authors need to get Amazon's cross support?
-and as always, so much more.
Joining Dr. Judith Briles is online marketing expert Debbie Drum who specializes in creating Amazon book reviews. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Feb 23, 2016 • 58min
Book Piracy- How to Discover and How to FIx Show 02-25-2016
Holy Moley ... has your book walked the the free download plank? Have book pirates taken your book hostage? Do you know ... have you checked? You don't want to miss this WILD episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Book publicist, and author Rhonda Rees was a victim of pirates. Hear how she took charge and sunk their ship as she joins Judith Briles for an essential “how to” indiscovering and turning the canon on these steaths of the high pubishing seas.
Today's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing show is book piracy. You do not want to miss it!
-What authors need to know now.
-Which form of legal recourse does an author have (if any)?
-What resources and recourse do authors have and what should they do if theft has occurred?
How much money is stolen each year.
-Why pirates offer "free downloads" of your book.
-Where can authors turn to immediately for help
-and as always, so much more.
Joining Dr. Judith Briles is author Rhonda Rees, who survived a piracy attack and now tells about it. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Feb 18, 2016 • 58min
Essential Legal Publishing Tips Show 02-18-2016
Attorney Helen Sedwick (author of Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook and creator of Publishing Business in a Box) joins Judith Briles for an essential “how to” in setting up a publishing business; selecting a name; determining what legal form is really best to start out as; how to protect yourself if your characters are based on real people and so much more—Helen is a great resource..
Today's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing show is all about setting up your publishing business and loaded with plenty of dos and don't ... as in how to stay out of hot water.
-What writers and authors need to know about the essentials of publishing.
-Which form of legal structure should an author take?
-Should writers and authors adopt a business/imprint name and how to do you select one?
-What about contracts and hiring free-lancers?
-Which elements of publishing should the author control?
and as always, so much more.
Joining Dr. Judith Briles is publishing attorney Helen Sedwick. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Feb 10, 2016 • 58min
Finding SuperFans to Buy Your Books Show 02-10-2016
Are you ready to develop Superfans ... that wait for every new item you create? Ready to devour it as soon as it's available? Books, Products ... you name it. When they hear that you have something "new" out, they are first in line to get your latest. Today's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about creating the Super Reader and SuperFan. You will get tricks and tips that will soar your marketing exposure and buys
-What are Super Readers and Superfans, and why do you want them?
-How many Superfans do you need? -AND, how many are there anyway?
-How do I connect with them?
-Are there specific actions I should be doing while I'm writing?
-What about pre launch of the book?
-What are the 4 stages of book buying?
-What are the 3 things every author should be doing now to ensure book success?
Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Bill Van Orsdel, the Chief Marketing Officer of BookFuel.com. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Feb 4, 2016 • 58min
Kickass Book Sales Ideas Show 02-04-2016
This edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, lots of- excellent ways for #authors to NOT kiss off money in launching a #book; the 3 essential steps to create book success; plus ways to help the book buying world discover author and book—don’t miss it!
-What no one tells you about creating the author and book platforms.
-What content marketing and its integration will do across social media to soar your book sales.
-Essential steps on creating a knock-the-book-socks off launch for authors.
-Insider tips on how to help the #book buying world discover author and book.
-What no one tells authors why a digital platform is essential to author success.
-Get an insider’s steps on how to get ahead of other author’s books.
Excellent ways for #authors to NOT kiss off money in launching a book.
Yes! You will get plenty of essential tips on how to create a kickass author platform with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd and her expert guest, Lisa Trank, author consultant.

Jan 28, 2016 • 58min
Yowsa! How to Write Raw and Write Hot Show 01-21-2016
How would you like the secret sauce to creating books that readers talk about and re-read?
How about getting the secret sauce to write from your heart instead of producing just OK copy?
How would like like the secret sauce and steps to writing amazing lines and chapters?
It's yours in this issue of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles and her guest, writing muse, Anne Randolph, developer of Kitchen Table Writing.
You will learn:
-How to soar your book reviews with awesome writing.
-Insider tips and tricks from a writing muse to really connect with your reader.
-How to move from so-so writing to hot copy!
-10 essential steps to create fabulous writing for your books.
Another excellent show with Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Jan 21, 2016 • 58min
Soar Your Success with the RIght Author Platforms Show 01-21-2016
How would you like the secret sauce to creating your author and book platforms?
How about getting the secret sauce to building a successful blog ... and getting raving fans?
How would like like the secret sauce and steps to selling more books?
It's yours in this issue of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles and her guest, content marketing consultant, Beth Hayden.
You will learn:
-How to soar your discoverability using your author and book platforms.
-Insider tricks on growing a successful blog to induce book sales.
-How to get your email list to grow.
-3 critical steps you need to do to launch your book.
Another excellent show with Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.


