Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

One of the visionaries in publishing is Mark Coker of Smashwords. Always on point, and blunt, in this podcast with Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, he reveals: - why Amazon’s Unlimited program could be bad news for your book; - why the virtual bookshelves are so clogged and how to separate you from the masses; - gather tips on how to expand our eBook sales in the declining ebook sales market (yup, they are); - why the KDP Select could be a spiraling death for your book; and - - - what the upcoming overall trends are in publishing today. It's a lot to cover, but we do it--another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

So … an Amazon Book Launch and RUN for Best Seller Status is spiraling in your midst. Judith Briles has identified 5 ways—ranging from big bucks to no bucks (just a little time). It’s always the author’s choice that should include the overall GamePlan. And when “best seller” status is achieved … how to use the status … because Amazon is starting to slap down for the misuse of Amazon Best Seller on book covers. Another great show for authors with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Let’s face it, authors would love to have their books in the spotlight. Publicist Laurie Anderson joins Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing for a tutorial: - on what you need; - how to “earn” your right to free publicity; - how to avoid accepting a bad media PR date; - discover two great FREE resources to upload your press release to; - learn why publicity is an implied third party endorsement of book and author; - and as always, so much more. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Oh my … Amazon is at it again. Changes, changes, changes—get the latest news on how it is vetting books. On the podcast with Judith Briles, Penny Sansevieri offer: -New news on how to price your books; -Why free books and 99 cents books are bad news for authors; -The new aha: what was the norm is now going to be the kiss of book death per news from the recent Digital Book Marketing conference. -If your expertise is worry and stress (could it be EFS: Election Fatigue Syndrome?), your books are hot. -Discover why the free and 99 cent #book may be the kiss-of-death for today’s author. -Slap down coming to #authors from Amazon for misuse of “bestseller” status on your #book cover. And lots more. Another great podcast with Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Surrounding myself with some of the best and brightest author and publishing experts for 8 days, I gathered tips to make books shine; to score in marketing; to ace new tactics in social media; to goosed up promo and publicity. - create a stellar Author One-Sheet - 9 essential press release must haves - book marketing tips - Amazon ahas It was an amazing 8 days and what I share in this podcast are some of the take-aways I think every author who desires to be successful will want to hear about; and will want to implement.

I always love it when I can dive into GamePlans for Authors. This podcast is extracted from the two-hour special webinar I did for Authors in the beginning of the year. Creating a GamePlan, or reviewing the one you think you are doing, is essential to keep your book train in a forward motion. -Just what is an Author GamePlan? -Key tips for knowing your target marketing. -Why "getting" the reader's pain is essential for your success. -Steps to take for your Author Success. And as always, much more. Another great program on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing

Get ready to learn how to yuk it up for your readers. On AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd Judith Briles has Hollywood master of comedy Steve Kaplan as her guest. There are 3 essential elements that every author should know if he or she is using or attempting to use in writing comedy and humor into books and screenplays. Do you know them? Should you? Throughout this podcast, you will get a variety of tips—hot tips, OMG tips—that are guaranteed to change how you think about your own writing—whether it’s just for books or you are thinking of taking steps to creating a screenplay. Steve Kaplan, master comedy teacher and must to the likes of Nathan Lane and Jack Black; the emergency call goes to him when a comedy show on TV is “stuck” … he’s coming to Denver CO in March to become your teacher—select one or both days. You can go to him in Los Angeles a pay $397 … or you can come here and pay $99 for one day or $180 for both … the Early Bird is on until early February: http://authoru.o

Today's show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is a two-fer ... it’s all about book marketing and branding—building your presence on Twitter… how to do some savvy book marketing on a shoestring budget. With host Judith Briles are Debra Jones and Erin Cell. - why use Twitter for your book marketing. -what are the best ways to push out tweets when pushing your book. -tips on using Twitter for best-seller campaign. -ways to promote your book using little moneys.

Do you have Author Overwhelm? Could you use an extra set of eyes, ears, hands ... how about another brain? If yes, have you thought about using a Virtual Assistant? A VA? -Get help in dealing with tasks you don't won't to do, including social media. -Key questions to use in interviewing a VA. -Tricks and Tips you haven't thought about VA for tasks to assign him or her. -Get social media help. -Tips on how to find a VA and what to pay one. All this and much more ... A fast hour with Judith Briles and Kelly Johnson, founder of CornerstoneVA. You don't want to miss this hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Authors need to get their brag on; about themselves including their expertise and achievements and about their books. Within the three truths of setting up the ultimate brag, serious authors learn quickly that you they can’t sell themselves, they can’t sell an idea, service or a book. In this podcast, Jeanette Seibly joins Judith Briles to reveal the Art of the Brag and create a dynamic Brag Statement. Another great show with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Viveka von Rosen joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles for an "aha" radio podast--all about LInkedIn. She is internationally known as the “LinkedIn Expert” and is author of 2 best-selling books about LinkedIn. As a contributing expert to LinkedIn’s blog, she’s often called on to contribute to publications like Forbes, Money, Entrepreneur, etc. She has taken the business knowledge she has perfected over the past 10+ years and transformed it into engaging and informational training, providing over 100K+ people the tools and strategies they need to succeed on LinkedIn. #author #publishing #book

Never underestimate the power of the kitchen table format. Writing Coach and Muse Anne Randolph is back to illustrate and reveal just how you can pull words out that you didn’t think you could string together to create your masterpiece. With host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, they will show you: -that The Art of Writing is essential. -a series of tips and exercises to discover your unique voice and translate it to your pages. It’s the end of the year … a perfect place to be at the table and turn your writing on fire!

Since Amazon now sells 74% of books in U.S. and 55% worldwide, the wise author wants to do the tips and tricks of working with and through Amazon. Today's guest is Greg Jameson, author of Amazon's Dirty Little Secrets and Avoiding Death by Power Point. Learn: -How to use POWER to get behind the robots of Amazon. -Why you should be giving freebies away all the time. -How to maximize your book marketing with Amazon. -How to goose up your reviews and why you should. -and as always, much more. Join host, Dr. Judith Briles-The Book Shepherd for another action oriented show.

WOWSA ... how would you like to get your book to the big screen ... heck how about a smaller one that is in everyone's TV room? Today's show is all about that and much more. With Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd is Daniel Hall who will introduce a new program designed for authors and books. • The one document you MUST have in order to sell your story to Hollywood -- without you're dead in the water. • Why Hollywood is like a conveyor belt and ways that you can get your story to the front of the line... • How drawing 1 simple line can massively impact the success of your script. • Why having a screenplay is actually bad for most writers to have and how it can permanently ruin your chances. • The story elements that every producer and director look for that increase your chances of successfully selling your story to Hollywood. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Authors want to sell more books. Today's show introduces tips and strategies to work with independent book stores and gift stores. -Learn tips and tricks on how to get the attention of an indie book store. -Learn who and when to contact for gift store buying. -Learn why independent book stores are thriving in today's market and how an author can take advantage of it. -Discover which type of stores really sell books in today's market. And so much more. With The Book Shepherd #JudithBriles, is Amy Collins, author of The Write Way and creator of the program on getting self-published authors book on the the selves of an independent book store. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing

Authors need to be online and social media savvy. Today's show introduces 10 awesome tools and tips that every author should be using ... starting with one each day. -Learn what IFTTT is and how you can make your own rules. -Learn how to own your hashtags. -Learn how to create a newspaper that others curate for you and you don't have to think about. -Learn tips and tricks on how to "redirect" websites to your main one. -How to create an awesome contact page on your website. -Discover how to make a funnel option. And so much more. With The Book Shepherd #JudithBriles, is Kelly Johnson, author virtual assistant. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Today’s show is all about Twitter Power—use it or lose it. Judith Briles will be your guide. With over 40,000 followers on her @MyBookShepherd plus another 27,000 follows on the @AuthorU stream, she has built her radio show following and supported many of her clients in their book launches and crowdfunding programs on Twitter alone. -Are you interested in getting your book and/or your expertise in front of the media? -Did you know that the media loves Twitter? -Are you using it? -Would you like to use it more effectively for your own promotion. Don’t miss this eye-opening show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with your host, Judith Briles.

Let's face it, authors want to say they have a bestseller. Learn how to do it. Amazon is the player, selling over 70% of all printed books in the U.S. -ID what categories and sub-categories are idea for your book. -Learn the 4 steps you must do to have a successful campaign. -ID the 9 items you need in your pitch kit BEFORE you start your campaign, -Get all the essentials to soar your bestseller campaign. Judith Briles featured guest will be Anne Randolph, author of Stories from the Kitchen Table and honored to pull down ALL #1 categories nationally and internationally in Amazon. Listen on iTunes and Subscribe. The podcast will be available post the show.

So Hot … Caliente Hot! Dealing with Amazon Book Reviews Get ready to dive into the Amazon Review “mess” that has snarled so many authors. Get the latest on what’s allowed and what’s taboo and what you as an author can do to circumvent Amazon’s robots. Also, we will be recapping some of the do’s and don’ts within Amazon’s Marketing Services. Judith Briles featured guest will be Amy Collins, author of The Write Way. Listen on iTunes and Subscribe. The podcast will be available post the show.

How would you like to have your books offered through a variety of Holiday Gift Guides? And do it year-round? You will discover exactly how to get the eye and ear of the decision makers who offer a variety of products in Holiday Gift Guides ... guides that are offered throughout the year, not just at Christmas time in this week’s podcast. With Judith Briles is Joan Stewart who has researched how to find the right sources, how to pitch to them to get their attention and what to do once you secure a deal. Lots to learn here ... don't miss out.