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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Jun 17, 2015 • 58min
Create Your Book Launch Show 6-18-2015
Get ready for a fast-paced hour on the ins and outs of creating a book launch. Dr. Judith Briles has Brainstormed and created hundreds of book launches for her clients. Within this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she will reveal one of her clients pre-sold his entire first print edition before the book was published!
Judith will cover:
-The Dos and Don'ts for creating a successful book launch;
-What needs to be done to set up for both online and brick & mortar bookstores;
-Secret sauce tips in setting up your Amazon pages;
-Social media strategies;
and much more ...
Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.
Jun 11, 2015 • 58min
Create Your Book on AudioBooks Show 06-11-2015
Books are in print, in "e", in visual and in voice. "Giving Your Book a Voice" - Creating Audiobooks is something that all authors should consider creating for their books--both fiction and nonfiction. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles will be Richard Rieman, a four-time winner of Edge Studio’s National Script Recording Contests. Richard's background in radio news includes the RKO Radio Networks in NYC, WTOP in Washington DC, and WLS and WMAQ Radio in Chicago.
They will cover:
-Options for creating an audiobook for sale on Amazon, Audible, iTunes or on CDs.
-How to use ACX, Amazon's Audio Creation Exchange to get narrators and editors for your audiobook
Audiobook Revenue Streams
-Should you narrate your own book - and how do you do it?
-Creating your own low-cost home recording studio.
Richard Rieman has a smiling Irish eyes and a rich, warm voice to match, he is an experienced Audiobook narrator and a professionally trained Voice Actor. Richard’s Audiobook narrations for Amazon, Audible and iTunes include the best-selling “eBay 2014,” “Lincoln Revisited,” “Planet Radio” and over 20 more. He is a graduate of the ACX (Audio Creation Exchange, owned by Amazon) Audiobook Master Class. His website is www.RRVoice.com and email Richard@RRVoice.com.
Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.
Jun 4, 2015 • 1h 3min
CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers-Part II Show 6-4-2015
Authors are looking for ways to fund and pay for their books--from creating to production to printing. This show and next week's is all about crowdfunding Judith's way. She has a brand, spanking new book that you want to get NOW (really, NOW)--The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers: Get FREE Money to Finance Your Book. The link to get it on Amazon is: http://bit.ly/CrowdFundingGuide
In Part II, she will deep-dive into:
-What the essentials are that every crowdfunding campaign needs to succeed.
-Who are the social media players to support your efforts.
-What social media checklists you need.
-Tips for continuing momentum and the final push.
-How to create a CrowdFunding GamePlan and what the key components are on it.
-An awesome Cheat Sheet to speed you along.
Don't miss this hour ...
Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
May 28, 2015 • 1h 2min
CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers-Part I Show 05-28-2015
Authors are looking for ways to fund and pay for their books--from creating to production to printing. This show and next week's is all about crowdfunding Judith's way. She has a brand, spanking new book that you want to get NOW--The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers: Get FREE Money to Finance Your Book. The link to get it on Amazon is: http://bit.ly/CrowdFundingGuide
In Part I, she will deep-dive into:
-What the money crunches are.
-Who the key players are you should consider using for your campaign platform.
-What the costs are and how you should handle any taxes due.
-Timelines that range from Day 1 to as far out as Year 1 (for the real planners).
Don't miss this hour ...
Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
May 20, 2015 • 58min
The 9 Lives of a Book or Beyond SEO Show 05-20-2015
Authors are looking for ways to build a better, bigger and stronger publishing platform--to expand their brand and create more revenue. Joining The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is ebook expert and graphics designer Nick Taylor.
Their mission is to show you how to repurpose what you have in creating new material without reinventing the writing wheel. Could your book have 9 lives?
In this show, they will deep-dive into:
-What is Retail Search Engine Optimization and why you should care.
-How to build a larger back list for your publishing empire.
-What to do to bring an older title back to life.
-How to morph a single chapter into a new book.
-What is a trickle book campaign ... and much more
Don't miss it this hour ...
Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
May 14, 2015 • 58min
Avoid the Top Mistakes Authors Make in Publishing and Design Show 05-14-2015
The AuthorU Extravaganza is over and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles will be highlighting several of the key takeaways from it over the next two shows. The Extravaganza is designed for the author who is serious about being seriously successful.
In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into:
-What are the top mistakes authors (and designers) make with interior designs?
-What elements do you need to start your publishing business and keep it going?
-What are the key places to go to get ISBNs?
-What the best resources for royalty free images?
-What are the key questions you should be asking a book designer?
Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it!
Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
May 7, 2015 • 56min
Book Marketing Expert John Kremer Unplugged Show 5-07-2015
What author doesn't want to sell books? You will learn a variety of ways that you will begin to enjoy book marketing. The result book sales. John Kremer, marketing guru has several tips throughout the hour.
In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into book marketing via social media.
-Why virtual blog tours have lost their luster.
-What to do with your online marketing campaign.
-Why your website must be mobile friendly today.
-Why you don't need a zillion ways to market your book.
-What's hot with Pinterest.
Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it!
Joining Dr. Judith Briles is John Kremer, the author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Apr 30, 2015 • 58min
Amazon Mojo-What Works, What Doesn't Show 04-30-2015
What author doesn't want to rock Amazon. There are a lot of options--so fantastic; others not so hot. Judith will explore what to use, what to avoid within the Amazon empire including which options are best for selling your books.
In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into Amazon
-What is old, what is new and what authors should bypass with Amazon?
-Has Amazon KDP Select lost its mojo?
-Where do all those used book resales come from?
-Should you or shouldn't you do a Matchbook program?
-What are the different doors that authors can sell books within Amazon?
Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it!
Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Amy Collins, author of The Write Way and CEO of New Shelves Distribution. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Apr 22, 2015 • 58min
The Author and Book Branding Show 04-23-2015
What author doesn't to be branded as the expert and go to person? What author doesn't want his or her book to be the "bomb"? Many talk about branding, but it's more than a name, logo or even a book cover.
In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into branding.
-What is branding and why should you care?
-What steps should an author take to brand?
-Can an author have more than one brand?
Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it!
Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Lori Ruff, passionate social influencer and the Chief Branding Evangelist of ALPHA. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.
Apr 16, 2015 • 58min
Create SuperFans and Find SuperReaders Show 04-16-2015
What author doesn't want fans ... superfans ... that wait for every new item you create?
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 finding the 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?
How do you find your Superfans and engage with them?
How to segment your market for each phase of your book launch and each step in your readers buying behavior.
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.
