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
Nov 5, 2015 • 58min
Secrets to Long Term Author Success Show 11-06-2015
How would you like to create a really successful book? Or turn all your blogs into a book? Or what the essential keys are to long term success? If yes, you want to listen in as Dr. Judith Briles hosts Nina Amir, the Inspiration to Creation Coach.
- What you need to be successful.
-How to create a book that sells.
-What is the Author Attitude.
-Why writing a book in one month is totally possible.
Another great show with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your GUide to Book Publishing.
Oct 23, 2015 • 1h 3min
How to Sell 1000 Books in 21 Days! Show 10-29-2015
What author doesn't want to sell a few truckloads of books within one month! Her guest for this show interviewed 27 authors who had sold over 1,000 books each within a 21-day period of time.
If you want to know what they did; what worked (and didn't). You get 27 authors, book marketing experts ad savvy digital marketers who all responded to Ryan Mendenhahll's question, "How would you sell 1,000 books in 21 days?"
On the show for the 29th, Judith's guest is Ryan Mendenhall, creator of the Book Marketing Summit and himself, a bestselling author. Judith promises: you don't want to miss this.
Learn:
Secrets of how to create book truckload sales from those who do it.
-How to partner with others to push your book fast.
-Why gathering kudos and praise enhances book sales.
-Why the author's mindset is critical to book selling success.
-Why and how to fine-tune author and book message to hook the buyer.
And so much more.
Another great show with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles on AuthorU -Your Guide to Book Publishing
Oct 15, 2015 • 58min
Killer Dialogue for Fiction and NonFiction Show 10-22-2015
Are you writing anything that has a story in it? How about dialogue? If so, you want to listen closely to Focus on Dialogue--and it's critical for both Fiction (of course) and nonfiction. The things that characters and interviews for NF say or don't say are often the deal-breakers, the clues to out comes and so much more. Have you ever wondered--if only someone had told me ... Guess what? They usually do.
On the show for the 22nd, Judith's guest is Mara Purl--author, actress and host of a drama radio show that was widely popular on the BBC. Judith promises: you don't want to miss this. November is write a novel or nonfiction book in a month ... this is PERFECT to set the stage.
Learn:
-What is sub-text?
-Why do so many NOT say what they mean?
-What are the circumstances and how does the writer show what's happening?
You are going to get a detailed explanation with examples and techniques for enriching and enhancing the dialogue in your fiction, your scripts and your narrative non-fiction. So Hot!
Another great show with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles on AuthorU - Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Oct 15, 2015 • 57min
Sizzling Social Media Smarts for Facebook and Beyond Show 10-15-2015
Social Media can poop any author out. Today's show is all about bringing the sizzle back ... or getting it started in the first place. We will start from scratch; re-embrace what you should have done in first place; jump into the big three and then hit hard on what makes sense in marketing and gulp, advertising. In this session of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles will guide you through a variety of tips to keep authors through the ever changing maze of social media.
You will learn:
-What to do about Facebook and why you should care about "insights" ...
-What's the big deal about boosting anything.
-What's hot in Facebook goups, ads and boosts.
-What's a custom audience and how to create yours.
-Get the 6 hot steps to be successful using social media.
And much more.
Another great show with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Oct 8, 2015 • 58min
Publishing Predators Exposed Show 10-08-2015
Publishing predators are everywhere. In your midst, under the rocks, at book publishing and writing conferences. Everywhere. Scams. Complaints ... all out to get your money. In this session of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles will guide you through a variety of tips to keep authors out of publishing trouble.
You will learn:
-How to identify publishing predators.
-How to get out of contracts with them.
-What techniques they use to upsell you.
-Why you should avoid the majority of pay to publish companies.
And much more.
Another great show with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Oct 1, 2015 • 1h 3min
Ghostwriters--to do, or not to do? Show 10-1-2015
You've got a great idea, a concept, a box full of notes and tips ... you name it ... there's a book in there. Who is going to get it out so others know your amazing thoughts; those concepts; the solutions that will ease the pain of millions or entertain and delight those looking for an escape?
It's a good question. Are you going to be the writer ... or do you need some help? Today's show is all about thos behind the scenes writers--the "ghosts" who take your ideas and get them in the reader's format. Master blogger and ghost writer Tammy Bleck joins Dr. Judith Briles today on an eye-opening, thought-provoking and fun show with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
You will learn--
-What is ghostwriting, exactly?
-Can it be lucrative for the writers ... and how about the "author"?
-If you are a writer, how do you break into it?
-How many different types of ghostwriters are there?
-What are the difficulties involved in ghostwriting that an author should be aware of?
-Do ghostwriters and authors need contracts?
-What does ghostwriting cost?
Another great show with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Sep 23, 2015 • 59min
Essential Ahas for Authors in Publishing Show 09-23-2015
Dr. Judith Briles reveals more publishing and book marketing AHAs and Mistakes that too many authors make ... and how to fix them is this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. The Book Shepherd will deep-dive into endorsements, how to set up pre-sales, gather reviews and so much more.
It's just you and Judith--listen and learn as she identifies the pitfalls that you will encounter and how to get yourself out of them when you hit them ... better yet, HOW TO AVOID authoring and publishing snafus and mistakes that can cost you huge amounts of money and suck your energy.
Your take-aways include:
-What endorsements count; how to get them; and which to avoid.
-Tips for Amazon pages.
-Tips for setting up pre-sales and how to gather them.
-The secret sauce of Author Central on Amazon.
-Key components that every author needs to start out on his or her publishing journey.
-Great ahas that will add to your book marketing mix.
-What every author should be immediately adding to their social medial profiles.
-What authors need to include in all all emails.
Another great show with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Sep 17, 2015 • 1h 3min
11 OMG Mistakes Authors Make, How to Avoid Them and How to Fix Show 09-17-2015
It's a happy dance --or is it -- when you start down the publishing path? If you are like most authors, you are going to make mistakes ... we all do. Some of you will make a lot--others, just a few. Beginning with this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd Dr. Judith Briles is going to identify 11 mistakes that are repeated day-in and day-out with authors ... Newbies and Old-Timers.
It's just you and Judith--listen and learn as she identifies the pitfalls that you will encounter and how to get yourself out of them when you hit them ... better yet, HOW TO AVOID authoring and publishing snafus and mistakes that can cost you huge amounts of money and suck your energy.
You will learn--
-11 Mistakes to avoid pronto when it comes to publishing and authoring.
-Tips for correcting mistakes and repairing publishing wounds.
-Key components that every author needs to start out on his or her publishing journey.
-Great ahas that will add to your book marketing mix.
-How to get reviews for Amazon page without going nuts or kissing off money.
Another great show with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Sep 9, 2015 • 1h 3min
How to Get Libraries to Buy Your Book Show 9-10-2015
You've got a book ... now, where should it go to get into the hands of your SuperFans ... your readers-to-be? The library should be at the top of your list. Today, Dr. Judith Briles, the host of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, will explore a variety of avenues in Libraryland. With her is Amy Collins, book marketer who knows how to reach the magic portals of libraries.
You will learn--
-Why Libraries?
-Are they really worth it?
-What is going on with eBooks in libraries?
-How do they make money for publishers?
-The Best way to approach your local library.
-How to grow “out” from your hometown success.
Another great show with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU - Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Sep 2, 2015 • 57min
Steps to Editing Your Book Show 9-3-2015
One of the major jobs of an EDITOR is to make your words the star ... and that means YOU. There are critical steps to take now:
Q: Should a book be edited? A: Are you breathing?
Q: What kind of editing should a book have? A: There are a variety of edit styles and methods--most likely, you don't need them all.
Q: How much does editing cost? A: What type of editing do you need?
Q: How many edits should a book have? A: Most likely, less than the number of fingers on your hand.
Q: When should a book be edited? A: When would you like to have your work come together and make you shine?
Your take-aways include:
1. The importance of clarity in one's writing
2. Make it flow
3. The basics: spelling, grammar, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, etc.
4. Keeping the reader's attention. Write for the reader. Of course, if you're independently wealthy and don't care about book sales, then be completely self-indulgent, by all means.
5. Why you need an editor.
6. WHo should be the editor -- it's not your Mom and it's not your professor.
You are going to learn a lot in this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles and her special guest Barb Wilson, editor, partner in EditParner.com and author of fiction herself.
Get ready for another great hour with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
