Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

What goes between the covers of your book? Do you know all the components of the Front Matter and Back Matter of the book--which actually matter and what you can leave out? Did you know why the publication date you put on the copyright page can instantly age your book? Would you like to learn how to cross-promote you, your services and anything else you have to offer on just one page? The answers are here in this offering of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles. What MATTERS between the Covers of Your Book are critical to your content! You will learn ... -What makes up the Front and Back Matter are in a book. -Which items can be moved up. -What critical item lands on the copyright page. -When you should create separate a separate chapter for End Notes. -When an Index is a must have. and of course, much more ... Get ready for another fast-moving show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

How would you like your words to be published in foreign lands? Lands that are beyond the country you live in? You can and this offering of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing will reveal the ins and outs of getting your book sold into foreign rights. Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Bob Erdmann, President of Columbine Commincations and Publications specializing in foreign rights publishing. You will learn ... -What Foreign Rights are? -What is the current market for books in foreign rights? -What is the difference between a “flat fee” and a “royalty based” foreign rights deal? -How much advance can an author expect? -Does an author/publisher get paid an advance but never hearing anything beyond that from the foreign publisher? -Should an author be worried about sending review copies to foreign publishers, especially PDFs? -What countries are most active? -How is a reasonable advance determined? and of course, much more ... Get ready for another fast-moving show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Writers assume their biggest risks are defamation claims. Not so. Every year, hundreds of thousands of books are published, and only a few hundred libel cases hit the courts. But tens of thousands of writers have signed on to ugly, unfavorable contracts. They have given away the right to publish their work in print, ebook, audio, app, and all future formats, in all languages, worldwide, for the life of the copyright. Learn to spot the red flags of publishing and self-publishing contracts. Joining The Book Shepherd and Host Dr. Judith Briles is Helen Sedwick, and attorney and author of the Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook. Helen uses thirty years of experience to cut through the legalese and show writers how to protect their work. Her website is http://HelenSedwick.com They will cover: -What is covered by copyright. -How to protect your copyright. -How to keep others from taking control of your work via theft-by-contract. -The scary topics of defamation and privacy. -and of course, much more ... Writing

Are you writing non-fiction? Would you like to write non-fiction? How would you like to write a book FAST? Really fast? You can and the reality of today's non-fiction market is getting a book out there, in the hands of your ideal reader. It could be for business development, labeling yourself as the go-to expert, gathering media attention. The landscape is yours. Get ready for a fast-paced hour on writing and how to create a book that isn't a tome. today's show is just with Judith Briles , the author of 33 books and counting. Her published work has been with both traditional and the indie worlds winning multi-awards and combined sales exceeding one million copies. Judith's books have ranged from the 400 page Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace to the 96 page The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors and Writers. She will cover: -How to hone in on your topic and title -Why short is the new black -Could your book be a series? -What parts are vital to your topic, vision and work? -The pitfalls you will run

Get ready for a fast-paced hour on author boo-boos ... some you probably know; many you don't think about. Joining Judith Briles is multi-award winning designer Rebecca Finkel ofr F+P Design vased in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Together, they will cover -The Dos and Don'ts for eBook conversion -How to avoid bad timing on book publication -How to handle pre-mature media interviews before you have a book out -Social media snafus -Author media hiccups and how to avoid why "blitzing it" is critical -and much more ... Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Get ready for a fast-paced hour on the ins and outs of creating a book launch. Dr. Judith Briles has Brainstormed and created hundreds of book launches for her clients. Within this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she will reveal one of her clients pre-sold his entire first print edition before the book was published! Judith will cover: -The Dos and Don'ts for creating a successful book launch; -What needs to be done to set up for both online and brick & mortar bookstores; -Secret sauce tips in setting up your Amazon pages; -Social media strategies; and much more ... Get ready for another fast hour on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Books are in print, in "e", in visual and in voice. "Giving Your Book a Voice" - Creating Audiobooks is something that all authors should consider creating for their books--both fiction and nonfiction. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles will be Richard Rieman, a four-time winner of Edge Studio’s National Script Recording Contests. Richard's background in radio news includes the RKO Radio Networks in NYC, WTOP in Washington DC, and WLS and WMAQ Radio in Chicago. They will cover: -Options for creating an audiobook for sale on Amazon, Audible, iTunes or on CDs. -How to use ACX, Amazon's Audio Creation Exchange to get narrators and editors for your audiobook Audiobook Revenue Streams -Should you narrate your own book - and how do you do it? -Creating your own low-cost home recording studio. Richard Rieman has a smiling Irish eyes and a rich, warm voice to match, he is an experienced Audiobook narrator and a professionally trained Voice Actor. Richard’s Audiobook narrations for Amazon, Audible and iTunes include

Authors are looking for ways to fund and pay for their books--from creating to production to printing. This show and next week's is all about crowdfunding Judith's way. She has a brand, spanking new book that you want to get NOW (really, NOW)--The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers: Get FREE Money to Finance Your Book. The link to get it on Amazon is: http://bit.ly/CrowdFundingGuide In Part II, she will deep-dive into: -What the essentials are that every crowdfunding campaign needs to succeed. -Who are the social media players to support your efforts. -What social media checklists you need. -Tips for continuing momentum and the final push. -How to create a CrowdFunding GamePlan and what the key components are on it. -An awesome Cheat Sheet to speed you along. Don't miss this hour ... Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Authors are looking for ways to fund and pay for their books--from creating to production to printing. This show and next week's is all about crowdfunding Judith's way. She has a brand, spanking new book that you want to get NOW--The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers: Get FREE Money to Finance Your Book. The link to get it on Amazon is: http://bit.ly/CrowdFundingGuide In Part I, she will deep-dive into: -What the money crunches are. -Who the key players are you should consider using for your campaign platform. -What the costs are and how you should handle any taxes due. -Timelines that range from Day 1 to as far out as Year 1 (for the real planners). Don't miss this hour ... Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Authors are looking for ways to build a better, bigger and stronger publishing platform--to expand their brand and create more revenue. Joining The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is ebook expert and graphics designer Nick Taylor. Their mission is to show you how to repurpose what you have in creating new material without reinventing the writing wheel. Could your book have 9 lives? In this show, they will deep-dive into: -What is Retail Search Engine Optimization and why you should care. -How to build a larger back list for your publishing empire. -What to do to bring an older title back to life. -How to morph a single chapter into a new book. -What is a trickle book campaign ... and much more Don't miss it this hour ... Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

The AuthorU Extravaganza is over and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles will be highlighting several of the key takeaways from it over the next two shows. The Extravaganza is designed for the author who is serious about being seriously successful. In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into: -What are the top mistakes authors (and designers) make with interior designs? -What elements do you need to start your publishing business and keep it going? -What are the key places to go to get ISBNs? -What the best resources for royalty free images? -What are the key questions you should be asking a book designer? Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it! Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author doesn't want to sell books? You will learn a variety of ways that you will begin to enjoy book marketing. The result book sales. John Kremer, marketing guru has several tips throughout the hour. In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into book marketing via social media. -Why virtual blog tours have lost their luster. -What to do with your online marketing campaign. -Why your website must be mobile friendly today. -Why you don't need a zillion ways to market your book. -What's hot with Pinterest. Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it! Joining Dr. Judith Briles is John Kremer, the author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author doesn't want to rock Amazon. There are a lot of options--so fantastic; others not so hot. Judith will explore what to use, what to avoid within the Amazon empire including which options are best for selling your books. In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into Amazon -What is old, what is new and what authors should bypass with Amazon? -Has Amazon KDP Select lost its mojo? -Where do all those used book resales come from? -Should you or shouldn't you do a Matchbook program? -What are the different doors that authors can sell books within Amazon? Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it! Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Amy Collins, author of The Write Way and CEO of New Shelves Distribution. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author doesn't to be branded as the expert and go to person? What author doesn't want his or her book to be the "bomb"? Many talk about branding, but it's more than a name, logo or even a book cover. In this show, Judith Briles deep-dives into branding. -What is branding and why should you care? -What steps should an author take to brand? -Can an author have more than one brand? Those questions and much more will be covered throughout the hour. Don't miss it! Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Lori Ruff, passionate social influencer and the Chief Branding Evangelist of ALPHA. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author doesn't want fans ... superfans ... that wait for every new item you create? Books, Products ... you name it. When they hear that you have something "new" out, they are first in line to get your latest. Today's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about creating the Super Reader and finding the SuperFan. You will get tricks and tips that will soar your marketing exposure and buys. What are Super Readers and Superfans, and why do you want them? How many Superfans do you need? How do you find your Superfans and engage with them? How to segment your market for each phase of your book launch and each step in your readers buying behavior. Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Bill Van Orsdel, the Chief Marketing Officer of BookFuel.com. Another great show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Should a book be edited? A: Does it get cold in Alaska? What kind of editing should a book have? A: How many fingers do you have? How much does editing cost? A: What type of editing do you need? When should a book be edited? A: When would you like to have your work some together? Today's show take-aways include: 1. The importance of clarity in one's writing 2. Make it flow 3. The basics: spelling, grammar, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, etc. 4. Keeping the reader's attention. Write for the reader. Of course, if you're independently wealthy and don't care about book sales, then be completely self-indulgent, by all means. 5. Why you need an editor 6. And an editor with bona fides, with testimonials-- not someone who used to teach English. You are going to learn a lot in this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles and her special guest Bruce Goldberg, editor. Bruce has worn multiple hats--Reporter, Associate Editor at the Denver Business Journal, Sports Editor and

Once Authors have a book out, it's official ... expertise can be claimed ... but can it be supported? Will the media identify you as such. Will audiences want to hear you? Will your readers look at your book, buy your book, even read your book and say--that's who I need to work with, go to, consult, hire? All critical questions and we have answers today. Back again is Publicity Hound Joan Stewart. Judith Briles and she will cover: 1. Authors are authors. They write books. Why must they also be experts? 2. What exactly is an expert? 3. What do experts do? 4. How can a fiction author become an expert? Get ready for another great hour with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is an important factor for your website and blog. Get the latest in hot tips and tools ... Learn some of the basic tips about title, keywords and descriptions to have on your website, pages and blog posts (this includes images too!). With all of the available technology, it can feel challenging to determine what tools may be best to implement for your business. In addition, it can also feel overwhelming wondering what type of learning curve may be involved to understand and learn new software. You’ll have the chance to discover some free and low cost online tools to assist you with this process. Your take-aways for this show include: -Discover straight-forward, easy-to-use online tools that do not require knowledge of HTML coding to implement. -Get insider search tips for keywords and descriptions. -Identify tools that are a cost effective (meaning cheap) to create impact. -Get your website soaring to the top of search engines. -Have some fun with technology!

Does an author need a book trailer for his or her book? Let's start with a few questions: 1. Is video important for the promotion and marketing of a new book. Yes. 2. Are there as many ways to make a book trailer as there are books. Yes. 3. The most popular question about book trailers? How much will it cost? And how much is a red car? Statement 2 above tells you there are many MANY ways to create a book trailer and just as many price points. And everything in between. You truly can find an option for every price range. *Book trailers is a very broad term. Indeed there are productions in the same style as movie trailers, but most often video support for book releases falls more into the “video press release” category. You are going to learn a lot in this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles and her special guest Susie Scott, producer at i25productions.com.

How would you like to be able to shout your book out EVERYWHERE? How would you like to really create unique and compelling content that drives readers, viewers, listeners to you and whatever you are about? Today's show is all about doing just that. Today, Dr. Judith Briles features Mitchell Levy, the CEO and Thought Leader Architech at THiNKaha. During the hour, you will learn: -How to get your content into a book quickly--as in less than 8 hours. -How to create a stand-alone social media enable eBook to test drive an idea. -How to create a social media enable eBook to complement a book or other product. -How to AMPLIFY anything that you have once you have it. Another great hour is ready to unfold to move you and your book forward on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.