Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

Holy Moly --- how would you like to take your content ... your slides ... any presentation that you have on your book and /or your expertise and turn it into a money machine? If yes, you want this show. Daniel Hall joins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and shows you step-by-step how to create a HIGH content Informational Product that can create a six-figure cash flow. How cool is that? - what is an Info Product? - what does an author need to create one? - how much money can be made? - how much money must be invested to create one? -learn the steps to create one. You will learn step-by-step on how to create a dynamic Info Product quickly and easily. Don't miss this podcast, especially designed for authors who want publishing success and desire to expand their cash flow. Another great podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.

With Wikileaks and mass media focusing on any and all hiccups that someone can make from the moment the breathe, authors need to be on alert. What you say or write could easily come back to haunt you ... to destroy your expertise and credibility. In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles The Book Shepherd will focus on her 7 Rules to Avoid Self-Sabotaging an Author's Reputation and Alienating SuperFans.

I get it ... you would rather be writing than marketing. It's a common response I hear daily from authors globally--my response: get over it. As an author ... when the pen is down, the final click is made on the manuscript--you need to transition from CWO, the Chief Writing Officer, to the CMO--the Chief Marketing Officer. Living, Breathing, Believing. How about becoming the Chief Dominating Officer of your genre and expertise? Start with becoming an expert in book marketing espionage. On yourself ... and of course your competitors. Your goal is to become the Chief Dominator Online in your genre! In publishing your book, do you want to: -become the Chief Dominator in Search Engine Optimization for your book? -learn how to really search for your competitors and take advantage of their weaknesses? -learn how to maximize your keywords with each posting to increase search engine presence? -fill any Google search page for your name, your book, your expertise? You can ... and much more On this week's show, Ju

Try something new in book marketing--book bubbles; be different and noticeable by standing above the clouds and noise--book bubbles create book buzz.Use this amazing WOW tool for pre-launch, during the launch, post book marketing and reviving a limp book. In publishing your book, do you want to: -Grow your audience exponentially. -Build your author brand. -Increase your discoverability by search engines like Google. -Track your progress. -Generate beautiful ePub files with one click. -Engage readers WHILE you're writing (yes, you can!). -How to write a book within the platform. -Create an ePub file in less than minute that is immediately uploadable? You can ...Today, learn a Fun way to market your book with Bublish and its book bubble concept to make your book memorable and different. Another great show with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

The savvy author knows that eBooks have dropped again in sales; print books have increased and leading the JUMP in sales in AudioBooks--a huge jump! A lot has happened over the last year. This week's show has a leader in the Audiobook field, Richard Rieman, author of The Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation (Richard's book has just won two book awards, including "best" in eBooks. He is 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. Host Judith Briles is now moving her current books all to audio ... are you? -wat are the top audiobook genres -whether you should narrate your own book, and how -how to get a great narrator -how to produce your audiobook at the lowest cost -how to promote your audiobook -how to work with Amazon’s ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) and other publishers -How to give away audiobooks and get PAID to do it. Richard Rieman, author of "The Author's Guide to AudioBo

Whether you are a newbie author or one that has been on the path with several books, there hasn't been a publishing adventure that hasn't had mistakes--blunders, bloopers and boo-boos. Some are minor hiccups--others financial and but-wrenching disasters. In this edition of AuthorU-You Guide to Book Publishing, host and publishing expert Judith Briles will reveal some of the top publishing blunders and mistakes that authors make and steps to unravel them. -why authorship must be treated as a business. -why publishing pitch fests must be avoided. -why any publishing contract needs an escape clause and which ones to include. -Learn how to create a simple system so you don't screw up with working files. -Why authors should have at least 10 ISBNs ... or more. -and of course, so much more! Judith has another lively show.

Should an author put time and energy into creating a blog? Yes indeed! In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host and publishing expert Judith Briles will reveal with Joel Friedlander the steps to take; ones to avoid and which ones to embrace. Get ready for an awesome tutorial which will show authors how to create a "Must Read" blog. -ID which blogging platform to use. -Tips on how to generate comments from and on your blog. -why a blog is critical to your author platform. -Learn the key steps on how to set up your blog for power presence. -Why authors should create "foundation" posts. -and of course, so much more! Joining her is Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer and Master Blogger in another lively show.

The buzz on Amazon's new marketing programs is out---authors want to know what works and what doesn't. In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host and publishing expert Judith Briles will reveal which ones to avoid and which ones to embrace. Joining her is Amy Collins in another lively show.

Authors need to learn insider tips on how to "write" and present above the masses of writers and books that are pouring forth daily. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mitchell Levy is back to identify the key steps and how-tos of creating a book in less than 10 hours plus much more in author success tips and tools.He joins Judith Briles, the Book Shepherd Judith and author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos. Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include: -Learn essential steps to write a book in just a few hours. -Discover how a prelude can soar your book sales. -Learn the 5 questions every author should ask (and answer) before he or she starts writing. -How to ID ideal quotes within your copy and then how to create QUOTES that create SuperFans. -And, of course, much more. It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepher

Authors need to learn insider tips on how to "write" and present above the masses of writers and books that are pouring forth daily. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mara Purl rejoins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd in a lively how to discussion on how to create a copy for both fiction and nonfiction that shouts out that your are good! Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos. Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include: -Learn what a fiction and nonfiction writer can "take-away" from drama. -What challenges authors should take, starting now, to be different from the pack. -Discover how "theater" can set the author apart. -Why your writing must be about the human element. -And, of course, much more. It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.

Authors need to get into a the position of being a speaker on their books and creating spots on their websites that will hook visitors and convert them to sales. Authors need to learn about book funnels and how to use them starting with the Home page of the website. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mike Fritz, founder of the Magnetic Speaker system, joins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd in a lively how to discussion on how to create a speaking career and create a book funnel that will soar your book sales. Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos. Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include: -Learn what a book funnel is. -Strategies on how to create a sales pull from your Home page. -How to ID the opportunities in any industry that books speakers. -4 step system to create a profitable book funnel. -And, of course, much more. It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-

Authors need to get into a strategic mindset to really crack the Book Code. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Julie Anne Eason, author of The Profitable Business Author joins Judith Briles The Book Shepherd in a lively how to discussion to creating the strategies to pop up your success. Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos. Your take-aways to become a smart, successful author include: How to develop a strategic mindset. Strategies on how to create a sales pull from your Contents page. -Elements to get you back on track. -4 reasons why the author should be doing the marketing. -And, of course, much more. It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.

Authors need the right stuff in the front and back matter of their books.Today's episode is with host Judith Briles solo as she walks you through 10 elements from front and back matter that every book should have. Judith is the author of 35 books. Her latest is How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos. Your take-aways include: -Essential steps for getting ISBNS and LOC. -The how-tos to deep dive into categories on Amazon. -The only place that authors should go to get ISBNs and how to save moneys. -Elements that every copyright page should have. -When to use Footnotes; when to bypass; when to use endnotes and when to avoid notes. -And, of course, much more. It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.

Authors need ongoing help and a boot in the tush to get effective PR for themselves and their books. Today's episode is beyond the trolling--it's the "insiders" how-tos in getting sizzling and fast attention from the media. Whether it's breaking news or just an ongoing interest or concern from the general public. With host and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles is Michelle Tennant, co-author of the 21 Day PR Action Guide. Your take-aways incle: -2 awesome websites you will be drooling to have for media and radio contacts. -The #1 thing that authors typically do that shoots them in the foot for getting any PR. -The 5 essential must-haves in today's online media kit. -The #1 thing that you should never bypass in building your media contacts. -Tricks of the trade in keeping your name out there. -And, of course, much more. It's another excellent show for authors and writers with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.

Calling all Authors and Authors-to-be: Have you written a book, but feel clueless on how to upload it to CreateSpace or IngramSpark or anything to do within the Amazon realm? Today, join Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer and host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd to get your Answers. How would you like solutions for the exact thing we wished we had when we first started? Pay attention--I'm going to give you a "secret code" to download bonus goodies. Get ready, they are here--it's a fast-paced show that will soar hour success on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

This week's show is with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, solo. Every author needs to get back to the basics--what brought them to the authoring party. Revisit why you are doing this, what keeps you going--even through the muck you find yourself in; what kind of moneys you need to pull it off ... and even do a SWOT analysis. If you want to compete in the "book industry" ... knowing the what's and whs, Host Judith Briles of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing has lots in store for you. Get ready to take fast notes. She's ready for you with essential tips for you to implement, starting today. The question is, are you ready for Judith? -Learn the core ingredients to every successful author. -Learn exactly what moneys you can make in royalties vs. wholesaling vs. back of the room sales. -Learn why smart authors do a SWOT of who and where they are. Another great and information "how to" for the author who wants to be seriously successful via AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Create book bubbles to market your book. Try something new; be different and noticeable by standing above the clouds and noise--book bubbles create book buzz. Today, learn a Fun way to market your book with Bublish and its book bubble concept to make your book memorable and different. Another great show with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

The savvy author knows that there are hiccups along the publishing path. He or she can identify them because they've landed in a few of the potholes within the journey. This week's show features Judith's favorite Geek Girl and Virtual Assistant, the Author's Virtual Assistant Kelly Johnson (CornerstoneVA.com) is back with fast ideas on how to move your book and build your momentum. If you want to compete in the "book industry" ... knowing tricks to grab any producer or reporter's attention Host Judith Briles of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and Kelly have lots in store for you. Get ready to take fast notes. They've got essential tips for you to implement, starting today. -Learn how to deal with Amazon deleting Book Reviews. -Learn why hiding your book title could lead to book failure. -Learn how to create the ultimate re-purposing strategy. -Learn how to get your book s into Search Inside the Book Another great and information "how to" for the author who wants to be seriously successful via Auth

Author’s Platforms are like a mosaic: a collage of expertise, execution, fans, previous media & books, author personality, contacts and social media with biggest component being author expertise. You and your book’s window of success are minimalized without the Platform. All this and more on today's edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd. -The Core ingredient for being a successful #author is being prolific. Don’t be a one book pony. -Essential tips and strategies to work within as well as subvert today’s publishing system. -Author success has zip to do with luck: it has everything to do with drive and generosity. -Get an insider’s view of the changing landscape of publishing and acquire tips on how to take advantage of it.

The savvy author knows that media can help support book sales. It can also nail down your status as "the expert". This week's show has a leader in the publicity field, the Publicity Hound Joan Stewart is back with fast ideas on how to move your book to the next level when it comes to PR. If you want to compete in the "book industry" ... knowing tricks to grab any producer or reporter's attention Host Judith Briles of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing have lots in store for you. Get ready to take fast notes. They've got 11 hot tips for you to implement, starting today. -Learn how to soar your expertise in any media's eye. Learn exactly how to newsjack a hot story to your advantage. -Learn why the local weatherman may be your best friend. -Learn why you need to immediately contact your college alumni magazine. -Learn how taking a contrarian position can get you to the head of the publicity class. -And so much more on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd ... you will