Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

Times have changed for authors. No longer is complicated and expensive equipment needed to make classy videos. We’ve got easy peasy ways to create them without editing and fancy tools. Is there a TRIBE in your midst? There should be. Discover 3 awesome tips on how to build one around your expertise. Tune in to the latest edition with Host Judith Briles @MyBookShepherd @GinaCarr on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

2020 COVID means that authors must pivot when it comes to marketing. The Book Shepherd and Host Judith Briles welcomes social media marketing expert Karen Liz Allen as her guest. Learn the two most common marketing mistakes PLUS: -Have you created a branded #hashtag? -Have you discovered the Watch Party tool on Facebook? Get lots of strategies via podcast @TheBookShepherd @JudithBriles @BYCSocialMedia: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast #selfpublishing #bookmarketing #authors #publishing #JudithBriles

Authors and Writers sometimes work with professionals to get words to sparkle, build storylines, or given "ghost" their ideas. A professional writer steps in. A collaborator. You are a team. If this is you, this is a must listen to edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing: -how the pros deal with the Stuck factor to get unstuck. -how to delete the critical and negative mind. -what to have in a collaborative contract. -what a collaborative process looks like and how it works. And, of course, much more. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles is John David Mann, a NY Times bestselling author of multiple books. Don't miss this fast moving edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Podcast!

Authors make mistakes when setting up their websites. -It starts with branding ... and misbranding. -It starts with using wrong categories ... and being is labeled in the search engines. -It starts with boredom ... and tweaking things that should be left alone. -It starts with impatience ... give the internet a chance to know and love you! Whew ... this is a must-listen episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host, Dr. Judith Briles and guest marketing expert Sandra Beck. Tune in pronto!

NY Times bestselling author and Futurist Daniel Burrus joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles in an “author forward for success” podcast. Get tips and secret sauce on what took him to become a magnet for NY—and why he’s now publishing differently. -How to make a proposal that puts all others to shame; -a variety of excellent book launch tips; -the key to overall success. PLUS—you have a bonus … Dan is giving everyone the hardcopy of his new book that illuminates the power of being a positive disrupter, Anticipatory Organization-Turn Disruption and Change into Opportunity and Advantage—grab it here: www.TheAOBook.com and listen to podcast here: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Are you using Instagram? Should you be? Listen in to the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Podcast – it’s all about creating Instagram Pop & Power with host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and Debra Jason. Get tips on how to" -create a lasting presence for your posts via the Story form; -how to modify your profile so it’s a grabber; -how to link your website to your Instagram page; -where to place your hashtags for maximum leverage. See all podcasts here: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Did you know that your website is the core of your influence and marketing … and one that you control? -Get tips on what you need to bring ‘em in. Did you know why it’s wise to rack of your “noes” for author success? You will. And, would you like to know how to spread your authoring, publishing, marketing tasks so you have sanity in your week? -Bet you do and you can. It’s all here in the latest AuthorU-Your Book Publishing Podcast via @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd with guest Steven Sanchez: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Huge author question: how are your book sales? Would you like to increase them exponentially, starting now? Did you know that the best author sellers are also givers? -Get the inside scoop for author success; -Discover today’s 5 laws of success and why you should embrace them, starting today; and -Learn savvy tips and strategies on how to implement them via @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles @BobBurg (author of the Go-Giver best seller series). Another podcast from AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Host, Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Do you have a book or one that is due out in the next six months? Are you speaking about the topic of the book to audiences … right now? And if no, why not? When you speak, you change lives … to sell truckloads of books … make money … go places you never thought you would … make a difference … and have fun. Host Dr. Judith Briles keeps the mic for the entire session and walks listeners through key components of herbook: How to Create a $1,000,000 Speech, that has won 9 national book awards. She’s done it and believes that you can too. Did you know that the fear of public speaking is known as glossophobia? And that over 74% of the public suffers from it? And, did you know that for authors, speaking is the #1 way sell thousands of books? Tune to the latest edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast: #toastmasters #authors #bookmarketing #publicspeaking

Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, takes a 2020 look at how Authors can use LinkedIN ... and why they should be. Joining her on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is marketing expert Debra Jason. You will learn how to get your profile 40 times more likely for a visitor to think "I want to know more ..." Start with- -soaring the browser search findability -how to maximize your Header -why you should add your phone number -discover the most costly mistakes -and of course, much more.

When you are creating an ongoing marketing plan, think of it as a puzzle. It’s not just one thing: multiple pieces come into play for website; branding; marketing promo; even swag and bling. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd delivers a Part II via @MyBookShepherd and guest Annie Harmon on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Podcast http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

Every author needs to know and implement the essential components of your website, your book cover and your marketing material. Do you know what branding is for you; your book; your website; your social media posts? Get answers and tips on what authors should be thinking about, then implementing to develop their brands. • What should authors be thinking about with their own brand? • How does design impact a brand and marketing? • What can authors do to enhance their marketing? • What marketing materials need to be considered part of an author’s brand Answers on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast via @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles and HarmonyD CEO, Annie Harmon. http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

How would you like to discover an online portal that designed for authors to promote their books that pays 100%. You can on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Joining Host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, is Danielle Hampson from The Authors Show. Takeaways include: -a new digital platform for eBooks, audiobooks, audiodrama -get 100% of all sales -participate in the #ReadABook campaign That and much more and Judith and Danielle explore ways for authors to build their influence, add to their fan base, and stay connected.

Rosie Battista, aka Queen of Card Decks, joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles for a "how-to" and "why" create card decks around your book, your expertise. -Tips on how to create a card deck. -Know what to put on cards within a card deck. -ID the 3 questions every author should ask before starting a card deck on their book. -How to brainstorm content for a card deck. That and much more on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Discover the power of kids’ books through the eyes and wisdom of Story Monsters Ink CEO, Linda Radke. Judith Briles The Book Shepherd, and host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast talks kids' books-- -Lots of tips about how books are judged for book award contests, - Why reviews count and where to reach out for them. -Savvy tips on how to market children’s books.

Every fiction author would love to have a master in writing as a Mentor. Today, you can. In the latest edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, bestselling co-author and writer of the Left Behind series Jerry Jenkins shares his wisdom to ease you into being an author. Such as: -Do you know the 3 things authors fear the most in writing a book and publishing? -Have you created a writing routine? -Would you like tips for when and how to do your research? -Do you know the difference between a rough draft and a revision? -Do you know the cycle of a manuscript? -Do you know the critical components of an author's platform and why you should care? You will … and much more. Get them on the latest podcast via @JerryBJenkins @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

I always love to learn about new Geek tools—so in cyberland … some next door. Kelly Johnson @cornerstoneva joins @MyBookShepherd Judith Briles for an hour where they reveal 10 tools to make your techie lives easier … and successful. Loved the library one that was such an ahhh, that I immediately reached out to verify. So hot—you want to listen in with pen and paper to take notes. Join me--I'm your Book Shepherd, Judith Briles--to get 10 tools that will add to your success. Listen into AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Savvy authors and writers know that it’s common sense to eat well—especially when the creative juices are flowed or being called upon. Author and food expert Connie Pshigoda @Wellness4AllSeasons joins @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd, host of AuthorU-Your guide to Book Publishing podcast for an hour on smart eating. A different type of podcast via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Get ready for ADDS to books to support your book marketing strategies and promotion. Discover easy-peasy tips on how to create postcards using all the copy from your book—this is a no-brainer book marketing, connecting tip. Understand the power of your subtitle. What one-sheet boo-boos to avoid. And much more. New Podcast with @MyBookShepherd @JudithBriles and Book Designer Rebecca Finkel @FinkelFinkel on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing

Question for writers and authors: would you want to have a literary agent in your midst? You can. Tune into Podcast with Literary Agent Sandra Bond and Host Judith Briles. -Discover essential components to a book proposal. -Learn how to submit query letters to an agent. -Discover what the essentials every author needs BEFORE seeking an agent to pitch to a traditional publisher. Another author and writer must listen to podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.