Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

Most authors fail in their market. You won't after you listen in to this edition of Your Guide to Book Publishing. Judith's guest is Nicholas Taylor, a fantasy writer who now makes more money selling his eBooks and pBooks than he did when he worked in the corporate workplace. Join them as they are through a variety of "how-tos" in creating the marketing infrastructure for YOU and YOUR BOOK. They will cover: -Cover art -Blurbs -Backlist -Production -Blogging -Free Educating yourself -Keeping a tight budget -When to move from FREE books to PAY for the book Nicholas Tayor has been writing for over five years and has a passion for storytelling. He got his start in fiction writing and publishing serialized podcast fiction in 2007. Since then he has expanded from audio into the world of print with great success. With his first novel, he moved over one hundred and thirty thousand free copies. Now people buy them!

Repurposing Your Book Too many authors create a book ... and stop. Not only do books breed other books, they are can, and should, take on new lives. Repurpose and Morph them. A longer live and increased revenues will come your way. - How do you repurpose? - What strategies should authors follow? Answers will be here with Bret Ridgway--the master at creating variations of all things dealing with books. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

Got Book? Ready to tell the world. Follow Judith as she sets up the launch for her book #30, Author YOU: Creating and Building the Author and Book Platforms, and book launch strategist Georgia McCabe to learn the insider tips and ticks. Every author asks the questions: -Should I create a special launch date? -If I do, what are the costs? -What components need to be in place? -Which way would be best? -How is book marketing done? -How do I get partners? -What about getting gifts? Answers will be here with Judith and Georgia. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

To publish ... traditional or self ... that is the question. To give his take, is NY Times best selling author Guy Kawasaki who has created his own publishing imprint, delivering APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur. Every author asks the questions: Do I do it own my own or do I seek a publisher? If I do it on my own, what are the costs? Where can I get money? What can I expect to make? Which way would be best? How is book marketing done? Will a book store want my book if it's self published? Answers will be here with Guy Kawasaki, former Chief Evangelist for Apple and creative out of the box. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

Authors know that eBooks, CDs and multimedia are hot. And authors have lots of questions, including: Why are eBooks so important for authors to create? What's the latest in eBook conversions? Where should eBooks be published? What's the best way to promote eBooks? What are multimedia eBooks? What is the projected demand for them How do I make eBooks? How do I publish eBooks? What about Tablets? Answers will be here with Chris Robley (Marketing with CD Baby / HostBaby): Chris helms CD Baby and works with BookBaby as well, which digitally distributes the works of independent authors, poets, memoirists, and publishers, making their eBooks available to digital retailers worldwide (including Apple iBookstore, Barnes & Noble.com, Sony's Reader Store, and Amazon.com). CD Baby is the world's largest online distributor of independent music. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Building Yo

AudioBooks create in excess of one billion dollars in revenues last year. Did you get your share? Are you creating your books in multiple formats? AudioBook Savvy is designed to fill in the missing links--links you might nt have known existed. -Why are audio books so important? -Why there is a pent up demand for them. -How do I make audio books? -How do I publish audio books? -What should audio books sell for? Answers will be here with Daniel Hall--the master at creating variations of all things dealing with books. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

Do you go the traditional publishing route … and if you choose to, who should be, will be, your guide and advocate? Even if you publish your own books … there just might be the day when a switch possibility comes your way. This podcast is all about everything you need to know but didn’t know what to ask when it comes to working with and getting a literary agent. -What do you do? -How do you do it? -What do you say? -Where do you get help? -What does an agent do? -What do they get paid? -What do you do if you feel you have the wrong one? Judith Briles has the answers with Mark Malatesta—the Literary Agent Undercover—who became an agent when he couldn't get an agent to rep his first book. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

Which one one when? Master Marketing Strategist Amy Collins is back with the answers. WHich is best for you and your book? Are you thinking about POD--a way of printing and andefinite business model. How much does it cost? What are the pros and cons of each? If you are trying to decide how to sell and distribute your book, this session will answer questions about the multiple options that you now have in the wide world of publishing. What does it cost? What is digital printing? what is offset printing? PrintAuthor U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 2-4 will offer listeners the final Early Bird special discount rate ... tune in! Create the EDGE that will soar your book sales and you as the author. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

Branding ... Creating an Amazing Author and Book Brand ... is exactly what you want to do. How would you like to go from a "nobody" to a big "somebody" in your niche? That's exactly what this edition of Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about. Michelle Marchildon is the author of Finding Life on the Mat. Recognized as the Yogi Muse in her hometown of Denver, Colorado...that was just about it. With Finding Life on the Mat, people starting paying attention. Major blogs picked her up--so much so, that the travel to her website crashed it several times. Michelle sold out her first print of several thousand books in a few short months last year. At this broadcast, she has just sent her second book, Theme Dreamers to layout. Come, listen and learn: How to move from nobody to somebody. How to drill down into your niche and final places nobody knew about. How to get the super blogs come to you ... and ask you to be a columist. Author U's Rock Star Marketing for Authors Extravaganza event on May 2-4 will of

Authors need moxie for success. Period Judith's guest is Joanna Penn, the brains behind one of the top ten websites for authors, The Creative Penn. -Do you have a stack of books in your garage but no one seems to be buying them online and you find yourself clueless on what you’re doing wrong? -Stuck on marketing strategies for ebooks?--we've got answers. -Is Amazon on the only game in town--NO, No, NO ... learn creative strategies to get the world to read and buy your books. -learn techniques to develop an easy email capture strategy. -tricks for getting through writing blocks -and so much more with the amazing and successful Joanna Penn. Guest Joanna Penn is a highly successful fiction author, selling over 50,000 copies of her books online. Learn how. Book Printer, Phil Knight from Color House Graphics offers inside tips on how best to ship books. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing.

Authors need websites and social media success. Period Judith's guest is Georgia McCabe, the brains behind one of the most successful website makeover companies and strategists for social media implementation, especially for author book launches. -Do you really want a website that rocks and visitors say, "WOW!" ? -Are you stuck on marketing strategies and what social media to use? -Do you know anything about blogs and how to use them effectively? -Would you like to learn techniques to drive people to your website and buy? -and so much more with the amazing and successful Georgia McCabe. Guest Georgia McCabe is a highly successful website developer, creating amazing websites and strategies for her global clients. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing.

-How to Sell Your Books to a WHOLE New World! -Do you want to sell books in your own backyard? -Would you like to create specialty sales for fun and profit? -Would you like your books to be have non-returnable sales? -Would you like to know when to avoid bookstores? -Would you like to find your market and convince them to buy your book NOW? -Would you like to know how to get a bookstore to say YES? -Would you like to know what types of press gets the author attention, but does not creates book sales ... therefore, avoid? -And, would you like to know which type of media/press is the cat's meow? It's a great show ... just what the the Book Shepherd ordered. Judith's guest is Amy Collins, the insider's insider to getting your books in all the right places for sales. Amy is the brains and power behind New Shelves Distribution. Don't miss this edition of Your Guide to Book Publishing. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing

Learn the 6-Pillar Strategy for 6-Figure Author and Book Success with Amber Ludwig’s Online Business Success Circuit Judith's guest is Amber Ludwig, an online business development expert. -Do you have a stack of books in your garage but no one seems to be buying them online and you find yourself clueless on what you’re doing wrong? -Are you overwhelmed by Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest and other networks… unsure of which to be on, or what to say? -Have you built your website to increase readership and sales, yet very few people are signing up for your email list and you’ve given up on blogging because you don’t see the point? -Do you wish you had an easy roadmap to build spinoff products from your book to keep your readers engaged and buying more from you? -Or, do you feel you have a grip on the beginner strategies for building your business online but you struggle with how to scale and grow to that next level? Everyone needs an online platform in order to be successful and mak

Book Marketing for Fiction and Nonfiction Authors want to know ... How do I sell more books? How do I really promote them? How to find and drill down into a niche? What tracking tools are important ... and what should be tracked? Is there a difference with fiction and nonfiction. What about children's books? This edition of Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles is just what the Book Shepherd ordered. Join Judith as her guest Book Marketer Dana Lynn Smith as they brainstorm and reveal a variety of techniques and steps to market your books--whether they are fiction or nonfiction. Dana Lynn Smith is known as the Savvy Book Marketer with 17 years of book publishing experience. You will learn: -Why book marketing is critical. -Steps to become visible. -How to get your book out there. -Why marketing must be customized. -Savvy tips with working with Amazon's --KDP Select program. -4 components of of marketing -And much more ... Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judit

Track Your Book Biz Leads to Biz Growth! Authors want to know ... How do I sell more books? How do I really promote them? How to find and drill down into a niche? What tracking tools are important ... and what should be tracked? This edition of Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles is just what the Book Shepherd ordered. Join Judith as her guest Alyson Stanfield reveals the secrets to a successful, very success business and how her book that has enjoyed multiple prints is an key element. Her website is www.ArtBizBlog.com Alyson Stanfield has been tracking what her business every month for years. When her tracking slacks, so does her business. She's the author of I'd Rather Be in the Studio! You will learn: -Ignorance is not bliss. -Steps to become visible. -How books fit into a business model -How to get book buyers and customers to -buy directly from you. -Why tacking is critical to success. -How to really promote your book. -Why you have to ask for money for your products upfront. -An

Blogs ... Love Them and Grow Your Audience Authors want to know ... Do they really need a Blog? Most authors have a Blog on their website because the website designer told them they should. If you have one, how’s it working for you? Are you getting traffic? Do readers make comments? Does it have content that is directed toward the reader that is your ideal visitor? Is it engaging? If you don’t, would you like to have one that provides content, creates a buzz and brings sales for your books? If you can’t answer “yes” to all of the above, then this edition of Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles is just what the Book Shepherd ordered. Join Judith as her guest Joel Friedlander reveals the secrets to a great Blog. Known as the Bookman, founder of Marin Bookwords and brains behind TheBookDesigner Blog (http://feeds.feedburner.com/MarinBookworks), Joel’s Blog consistently ranks in the top book/author blogs today. Get your questions ready ... Joel will have answers. Joel Friedlander (@JFBookman)

Crowd Funding ... Is It For You? Have you got a great book idea? A little short on cast to create it? Have you thought about crowd funding ... or cloud funding? Not sure what it is? You will be after this show. Besides draining your bank account, hocking the house, borrowing from friends and relatives ... where are you going to get the money you need to support the creation of your book? Crowd funding may be the answer. Crowding funding popped up in 2009. Since then, more than 28,000 projects have been seeded via Kickstarter.com that generated over $275 million. Learn strategies for getting started. Learn how to create your gifts. Learn how to reach out and connect with others. And so much more. Judith's guest is Dianne Maroney, who has funded her book. Come join in and learn how she did it, what it took and what you need to do to create your own effort. Every day, authors are seeking moneys to support their projects. Is crowding funding for you? Another lively hour with Dr. Judith Briles author of Au

Foreign Rights, You and Your Book One of the reason why you wrote a book in the first place was to gain notoriety, to generate profits, to deliver valuable information, to be of service ... and probably some place in that mix, to benerfit from the leverabge that occurs once you produce an intellectual property. If you have a book, think outside sales... like in other countries. Getting your book published in a foreign country is much easier than you think according to Judith's guest, Jeff Davidson. He's sold 141 foreign sales. Learn strategies for getting started. Whom to sell to and how to find them. What terms are fair, and what to offer. And so much more. Every day, authors are featured. Have you been? Would you like to? Another lively hour with Dr. Judith Briles author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms and Show Me About Book Publishing plus 28 more.

Getting on "the Air" as an Author! If you have a book, you want it, and you to be ready to be feature "on the air"--be it radio, TV or blog radio. It's "live time" and you must be ready to pitch your book. Is your book done? Are you still wrGetting on "the Air" as an Author!iting? Or are you in layout, now thinking of marketing it? Your marketing will be 90% of your energy ... and your success... maybe 100% of the success! And it's work... Today's program is all about resources and ideas that are out of the ordinary. Brian Jud is an expert in selling any type of book outside of a bookstore. What are the benefits of being on the air? What are the dos and don'ts? Whats the ideal guest look/act like? Where does an author find the names of producers? How should producers be contacted? And so much more. Every day, authors are featured. Have you been? Would you like to? Another lively hour with Dr. Judith Briles author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms and Show Me About Book

If you have a book ... and a mouth, it's one of the best things to rock your book sales. Our special guest Karen Susman will discuss what the componets of a great speech; how to structure it and reveal inside tips on what to do... and not to do. Since 1983, Karen Susman has worked with authors, educators, engineers and others who want to be more compelling speakers. She learned the one secret of speaking success when she gave 144 presentations to hostile audiences in a five-month period. Clients include: NBC, Marriott Hotels, and Burger King. Another lively hour on Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles at 6 pm EST, author of Show Me About Book Publishing and Creating and Developing Your Author and Book Platforms.