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
May 10, 2012 • 58min
Sell Your Books by the Truckload Show 05-10-2012
Want new ways to sell your books? How about truckloads? Have you tried a trade show? Want to learn the inside tricks? How about negotiating a bulk or big sale?
All that and more on Your Guide to Book Publishing . Meet Brian Jud. autor of Make Money Selly Your Books and Beyond the Bookstore--he has negotiate more big deals for authors and found ways to be seen and heard at trade shows.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU on Twitter and #AuthorU. On Facebook, AuthorU.
May 3, 2012 • 54min
Writing Strategies Dos and Don'ts Show 05-03-2012
The great writers work on their writing. Too many authors think that all they need to do is write and a book pops out. Wrong. Good writing takes practice--lots of it. Meet Anne Randolph--she is the author's writing coach and muse. Creator of Kitchen Table Writing, she guides writers and authors through exercises that take their writing to another level. Learn the Rules of Writing; the power of timed writing; what the heart of writing is all about.
Anne will introduce the listener to "fresh writing" and why it's important to step away from the computer and write by hand for inspiration. Anne's websites are www.AnneRandolph.com and www.KitchenTableWriting.com.
Apr 26, 2012 • 58min
Using Mobile Marketing to Sell Your Books 04-26-2012
What's Mobile Marketing? Can it really help an author? Can it sell books? How do you create contests using your phone? Get hot tips on marketing using your "other computer".
If authors have books that will be available in "e" format or are designed for the under 40 age,your other computer--the mobile phone is an asset just waiting to be used for your marketing pleasure.
The use of social media is perfect for marketing books, creatingcontests and connecting with your readers.
You will learn new techniques and strategies from Mary Barnett, CEO of Brilliant Mobile.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 is just a few weeks away --it's almost SOLD out... get your registration now at www.AuthorU.org.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU
Apr 19, 2012 • 58min
Guide to Pinterest 4-19-2012
What's Pinterest? Why is it hot? How Did It Get to be the #3 Search Engine? Why Should You Care? Why authors should use it.
Back again is social media branding expert Georgia McCabe to unravel all the Pinterest mysteries.
What does the digital world have to do with you and your book? Everything.
You will learn new techniques and strategies from the woman who convinced Time Warner that it would be a good idea to save their photos! Georgia McCabe is the author of SocialMorphosis: Transforming your Business through Social Media. She will tell you the “do’s” and “don’ts” of social networking sites to organically and authentically grow your book presence and sales.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 is just a few weeks away --it's almost SOLD out... get your registration now at www.AuthorU.org.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU
Apr 12, 2012 • 58min
Insider Tips on Creating a Website that Rocks 4-12-2012
April 12, 2012
Insider Tips on Creating a Website that Rocks
What does a website have to do with you and your book? Everything... and you will learn a variety of steps and techniques that one of the top website designers will reveal during this powerful hour. Marty Dickinson of Here Next Year and co-author of Websites for Dummies will reveal key strategies that authors and writers should be using to connect with their website visitors including how to monetize your website. He will tell you about the “do’s” and “don’ts” of author websites—the results, greater visibility and book sales. Marty's website is www.HereNextYear.com.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 will offer listeners a VERY SPECIAL discount rate ... tune in!
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU
Apr 5, 2012 • 58min
Insider Tips on Selling & Marketing Your Books to Specialty Markets 04-05-2012
April 5 2012
Insider Tips on Getting Your Books into Specialty Markets
What does the military and summertime have to do with you and your book? Everything... and the military buys lots of books and you can sell plenty onsite throughout the summer at art shows and crafts fairs. You will learn new techniques and strategies from Brian Jud, the guru of all things in the niche book marketing arena. Brian is the author of several books including Beyond the Bookstore and How to Make Real Money Selling Books. He will tell you about the “do’s” and “don’ts” of reaching out to specialty groups—the results, greater book sales.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 will offer listeners a VERY SPECIAL discount rate ... tune in!
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU
Mar 29, 2012 • 58min
Social Networking Can Brand and Rock Your Book World with Georgia McCabe
Social Networking Can Brand and Rock Your Book World!
What does the digital world have to do with you and your book? Everything. You will learn new techniques and strategies from the woman who convinced Time that it would be a good idea to save their photos! Avoid Facebook Timeline snafus. Georgia McCabe is the author of SocialMorphosis: Transforming your Business through Social Media. She will show you the “do’s” and “don’ts” of social networking sites to organically and authentically grow your book presence and sales.
Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 3-5 will offer listeners the final Early Bird special discount rate ... tune in!
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU
Mar 19, 2012 • 56min
eBooks—What’s NEW for the DIY Crowd? Your Guide to Book Publishing 03-19-2012
eBooks—what’s new for the DIY Crowd?
eBooks are everywhere ... you can DIY, or you can partner with a company like BookBrewer.com to bring your book to the cyberworld. Dan Pacheco, CEO of BookBrewer, creates, masterminds the marketing strategy and delivers ebooks for companies like HuffPost. Dan will identify the top snafus that authors routinely do and steps they can take to avoid them.
Sponsor AuthorU.org will share tidbits about it's upcoming Extravaganza that focuses on Book Marketing, Book Marketing and more Book Marketing.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing. Follow @AuthorU
Mar 15, 2012 • 58min
What Works in Book Marketing Today with John Kremer 03-15-2012
March 15, 2012
What Works in Book Marketing Today with John Kremer
What does John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books and co-author of Show Me About Book Publishing have to do with you and selling lots of books? One word: Everything!
Today, on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, John reveals what is working with marketing books today, what's not, and what the latest strategies are for an author to create book success.
You will learn about:
•Why the old Amazon best-seller strategy is dated.
•What's new in Amazon strategies
•How to create a Blog Marketing Tour that rocks.
•How you as an author can take control of your marketing that will create immediate sales.
John Kremer is one of the true gurus in book marketing strategies. It doesn't matter if you are traditionally published, self-published or work with an independent and small publisher. His marketing savvy will be become the core of your book marketing success.
Also joining Judith will be Dave Raymond from Thomson-Shore Printers who reveals a variety of printing tips--this week's focuses on how to save printing costs and what a signature is.
Mar 8, 2012 • 57min
Does Your Book Need a Publicist? 03-08-2012
Should You and Your Book Have a Book Publicist?
Should authors do their own publicity ... or should they hire a publicist ... or should they do both?
Those questions and much more will be addressed in this week's Your Guide to Book Publishing. You will discover:
Is there a better time of the year to release a book?
Should authors get a publicist?
What does a publicist cost?
When is the best time to hire one?
What are the key elements that a book needs to get the attention of the media?
What does a marketing campaign cost?
Which types of shows should an author be on?
When should an author say, "No," even to Oprah?
Join Dr. Judith Briles and her special guest, book publicist Stephanie Barko this Thursday on Your Guide to Book Publishing.Stephanie was honored with the 2011 Preditors & Editors’ Readers Poll for Best Book Promotion Service.
Also joining Judith will be Henry Ayala from Tu-Vets Printing who reveals a variety of printing tips for products that will support your book.
Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Creating and Developing Your Author and Book Platforms.
