Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

All printers are not equal. Printing equipment varies and authors need to understand what they want and then ask the right questions as they reach out to printers for bids on their books. In today’s podcast, authors got the “inside scoop” from Tom Campbell, VP of Sales at King Printing. —what’s the latest in color; -what info you need to have in hand BEFORE you contact any printer about your book; -why it’s important to work with printers who don’t have to outsource part of your job; -so much more. Another informative podcast for busy authors on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

IngramSpark has created a “backoffice” of power tools to support author, books and ebooks. Think book distribution (North American; Mexico, Australia, Europe, even China). Its metadata base exceeds any other for spreading SEO power. Authors get dinged right and left when it comes to distribution to book stores--not to mention Amazon's latest in how books are being sold via its platform. The Book Shepherd Judith Briles and IngramSpark DirectorRobin Cutler plus the Manager of IngramSpark and Aerio Kristin Eastman reveal to authors how to Skip the pain. Learn how to outfox Amazon with its push of third party sellers of books and learn what Aer.io is and how to create your own bookstore using its platform on author website PLUS offer any other book within the Ingram catalog and earn moneys as well. Plus: -get global book distribution including Europe, Australia, China -capture emails of online book buyers -create your own book store easy peasy -use metadata to soar your book sales -get your book and eBook up

It's a WOWSA podcast with attorney Helen Sedwick, author of the revised Self-Publishers Legal Handbook.Lots of info on: - using PEN names - avoiding defamation, piracy and avoiding the whack-a-mole factor - the ins and outs of dealing with bad publishing contracts - keeping control of author's work and words - how to keep out of the teeth of the legal pit bulls, and - avoiding the common lures of publishing predators And of course, so much more that self-publishing authors need to know from the get-go. Judith Briles and Helen Sedwick deliver a very fast hour. Listen in to another great show with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

This week’s podcast is all about getting Amazon book reviews and how to find the ideal “targeted” stranger to generate the book reviews desired. Your host, Dr. Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and her guest Debbie Drum show you how to: -Learn about the Cycle of Book Sales --Come away with the fact that whether your book of hot off the printing press or an oldie but a goodie, you can still get book reviews. -Tips on how to use reviews to build momentum and increase your book sales. All this plus more on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing via @MyBookShepherd and @AuthorU.

One of the successful strategies for an author to be is become a guest blogger. The question is: how do you do it? It’s a good one and with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd for this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is the step-by-step approach to the whys and how-tos. Listeners will get: • what guest blogging is • why authors should consider it • how to connect with blogs that welcome guest blogs • essential tips to ensure an author’s success • mistakes to avoid It’s a thought provoking and action hour. Don’t miss this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

One of the missing links in author and book promotion is a snappy Author or Book One-Sheet. Authors need them. In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, listeners will get: -the step-by-step how-tos of what EVERY One-Sheet needs; -the how-tos of putting one together that will snap, crackle and pop; -how to create the right brag; -why authors need a One-Sheet now; -and of course, much more. Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, is your guide on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author wouldn't want to have a platform for expertise? Today's edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about using LinkedIn. An ideal launch for huge growth for the nonfiction author. The Book Shepherd and host Judith Briles will get a variety of tips, including: -How to create a stellar profile that hooks visitors. -How to add a variety of items to soar your expertise presence. -What tools you need to have. -How to set up a Group and expand your base. -And, of course, so much more. Join book publishing expert and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for another excellent edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author wouldn't want to have a sponsor for their book? How about an author has a book, how about getting a sponsor to buy lots of them; to underwrite speaking fees; to underwrite promoting you; how about making money--lots of it? That's what this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about. Joining host Judith Briles is Linda Hollander of SponsorConsierge.com. You will get a variety of tips, including: -How to find sponsors. -How to know what you set your fee at. -How to pitch to them. -What tools you need to know before you pitch. -What you could use sponsor moneys for. -And, of course, so much more. Join book publishing expert and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for another excellent edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Million book seller Susan RoAne shares a variety of tips for authors to create awesome book events in a variety of sites—your take-aways include a variety of strategies for Working Every Book event, Signing, Conference or Party! What’s not to like? Listen to the podcast on AuthoruU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles. #book #author #bookmarketing #pubtip #publishing

All authors need social media strategies to position, market and sell books. On AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd Judith Briles features social media expert Jules Maries. Authors will learn when to start using social media in the writing process and the must haves for essential book marketing. Take-aways include: -how to do book marketing using social media -which social media to use for target audience and books; -when and how to use Twitter to sell books; -when and how to use Pinterest to sell books; -when and how to use Google+; -when and how to use LinkedIn to sell books; -when and how to use Instagram to sell books; and -when and how to use Facebook to sell books. And, of course, much more ... Join book publishing expert and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for another excellent edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Savvy authors pay Pay attention to trends; if you write paranormal and that genre is hot, have manuscripts ready to go (to self-pub or submit to publisher/agent) AND … If you write a genre that isn’t trending right now, keep writing anyway. The show covers POV, Info Dumps and how to avoid, and why you write for what you want vs for the money, and of course, much more. Get savvy tips from EditPartner.com Barb Wilson on this podcast with The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Today, on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, it's all about creating a book that exceeds your expectations. Nick Zelinger joins Judith Briles for a fun session on book design: -get the 3 essential tips for vetting your covers; -how to craft a back cover; -selecting fonts and trim sizes; -PLUS why it’s okay to have the book designer “defend” the cover design! -and much more on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. You want to listen in to this podcast with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and award winning book designer Nick Zelinger of NZ Graphics on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Master of the Hollywood, Oscar, and Tony award show set designer Steve Bass joins Judith Briles for an essential “how to” in creativity in the “weave” of your story telling in words that snags the emotions of the reader and creates a fan for life. -Your characters will come alive; -Your descriptions in setting up a problem and offering a solution will sparkle. -Why deadlines can lead to writing success. -Why combos of subtle and outrageous emotions snag your readers. -and of course, so much more. You want to listen in to this podcast with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and Steve Bass, Hollywood and Award Show set designer on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Intellectual Property Attorney Julie Bernard joins Judith Briles for an essential “how to” show: -protect yourself if your characters are based on real people; -what to look for in contracts; -what copyrights and filings are about and when you should do them; -tips for hiring an attorney and when you should; -essential – critical—clauses every publishing contract should have but few do and so much more. Another excellent show dedicated to authors who want to be seriously successful on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing

Every author needs photos that rock—ones that are personal, friendly, shout out trust to the viewer and connect. Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles’ guest is Ashlee Bratton, author of Life Before the Lottery and ace author photographer. Today’s show is all about: - Why photos; - Where should they be shot; - What types of photos are needed; - When should they be done; - What the costs are; - What the author should wear … and as always, lots more. It’s a fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Joining Host and Book Shepherd Judith Briles is Rhoda Johnson, an expert in image, makeup and color analysis. It's all about author and book branding and visibility. Get ready to get yourself set up. -Few authors think about shades, colors and how they can enhance a book signing or presentation or put the damper on them. Have you? -Discover which are perfect for you and your book. -Set the stage for product and author branding. Listen in… you have lots to learn in this session of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Few authors REALLY think about overall branding—for book, for self, for all that they do. Yet they should from the get-go. Joining @JudithBriles today is Marilyn Heywood Paige, VP Marketing of Fig Advertising. As: is your book—your product—the best it can be? Take-aways include: - A huge mistake authors make is thinking they can show up at a book signing store patrons will flock to their table—nope there’s plenty of pre-work. -A huge mistake authors make is skipping the essential steps that must be taken to ensure success before publishing a book. -A huge mistake authors make is failing to watch TV shows that use pitches for products-think QVC, infomercials and Shark Tank. Learn what to do and so much more on this week’s edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

As an author, how would you like to rock Amazon's Marketing Services? Or, how about learning how to get a sponsor to underwrite your book costs? And how about this: get an insider's tips on how to expand your metadata that the SEO gods will gobble up? It's all yours in this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Joining Judith Briles The Book Shepherd is Kathy Meis, CEO of Bublish. You will come away with: -Sizzling ideas for authors to get sponsors for book. -Essential tips for using Amazon's advertising services. -Get the whys and hows to create a position analysis and strategy for your book. -Insider tip on ways to expand your metadata few think about. - And of course, so much more. It's a lot to cover, but we do it--another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

The savvy author knows that eBooks have dropped again in sales—three years in a row in increasing sales over print and “e”; yes, print books have increased and leading the JUMP sales in AudioBooks. A lot has happened since last year. This week's show has a leader in the Audiobook field, Richard Rieman, author of The Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation and an expert in working with the self-publishing and indie published author/publisher. If you want to compete in the "book industry" ... add an audiobook now to your mix You will learn what’s the latest in the Audiobook Revolution; what the top audiobook genres are; how to proceed with narration—your voice or a professional narrator (and how to find them); how to produce your audiobook at the lowest cost; how to promote your audiobook (wait til you hear the awesome idea from Audible! Don’t miss this one!

How would you like to win a book competition that is based on the quality and creativity of your work? One that where your book is still in manuscript/ draft form? And how would you like to win having your book cover done; your interior design done; your ebook done ... and so much more ... including $1,000? You can. AuthorU.org is sponsoring, along with two dozen other majors--like IngramSpark, Thomson Shore, New Shelves, The Book Shepherd, Total Printing Systems, Cornerstone Virtual Assistance, Color House Graphics, F+P Design, the Publicity Hound, Best Book News Awards, Editing, Ashography Photography, Bublish, AudioBook Revolution and Daniel Hall Presents. There are 5 main categories: Fiction, NonFiction, YA, Juvenile, Childrens The only catch: your full work cannot be published before. You will get all the details in the show aired in March of 2017--the how-tos, what-fors, and the prizes. DON'T MISS IT! The Early Bird entry ends on March 16th ... all manuscripts must be received by April 15th. To