Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing

Bestselling author Steve Snyder joins The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for a reveal of how he took his WWII father's journals plus his B17 crew that was shot down and created a page-turning thriller. With over 500 Amazon reviews, discover how he niche markets his books, selling mega thousands of copies every year. It's a How to Create a Biography Page Turner & Niche Marketing Show this week. An...

Savvy fiction authors and writers think "series" from the get go in their writing. Veteran techno-thriller authors Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey join Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles in a lively session on: -how to write as a team -how to co-author a fiction series -how to market a series -tips for writing fiction Another excellent podcast for authors and writers on AuthorU-Your Guide...

Beginning in August, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles rolls up her Book Shepherding skills and introduces 5 successful authors. This episode features multi-award winning Dr. Lynne Hellerstein, author of See It. Say It. Do It. With an emphasis on "visualizing" what your book is and "vocalizing" that you will create it, success will come. Join Judith in this thought provoking...

In 2019, 144 million Americans knew about the availability of podcasts—are you as an author, using them to promote your book and expertise? And, do you know that there are over 700,000 active podcasts today? The latest podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing reveals tips for the “whys” and “hows” of becoming a guest that features your book and expertise. Discover the most common (and not...

Hey #authors—if you are now writing nonfiction or thinking about doing a book, this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is designed for you. Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles will walk you thought a step-by-step process of Story Boarding your book and platform. It creates the "visual" flow that will keep you focused; help with getting unstuck; enrich your writing; AND connect y...

Dr Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, shares 50 plus publishing, writing, and authoring tips. It's a fast hour on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

It’s a huge yahoo for authors in this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Host Judith Briles and Publicity Hound Joan Stewart dive into amazing ways to gather up promo and create marketing for you and your book. -Did you know how to create a press release that the media doesn't toss away? -Do you know how to create "hooks" that become lead magnets for the media? -Do you w...

Is your website a lead magnet for you, the #author, and your #book? It should be—get ready for 10 awesome tips to put you ahead and above the #publishing crowd starting today. Judith Briles takes your through a step-by-step on the “how-to” of creating an awesome lead magnet / opt-in for the Home page of your website … and why you should put it at the top of your “must get this done pronto” list in...

Internet Marketing powerhouse Tom Antion joins The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for an in-depth show on how to create a seven-figure internet marketing strategy. It all comes from one word: copywriting. When authors use the right words in the right context, it’s a home run for creating mega sales. No author can afford to miss this show. You will get a variety of tips, tricks and strategies to creat...

WOOT --- calling all authors with a story in their book—fiction and nonfiction books are welcome. Can it be on the screen as in film or TV? It’s time for you to discover StoryRocket.com. An awesome new platform that brings producers to you. Best, it’s free to be a member. With host Judith Briles on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to book Publishing is Ana Benitez, CEO and a producer herself. Sh...

Would you like to find a way to get your book out of your head and onto paper. Yep—you can and throughout this podcast of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, @JudithBriles and Cynthia Morris @OriginalImpulse walk you through a strategy that will get your creative juices jucilating (okay—I made up that word just now: the art of creating new ideas). Writing a book is huge—authors to be question t...

Question for all #authors: did you know that the second law of #book sales is to “know what you are selling”-you are not selling a book—you are selling a solution! There are 5 laws of selling more books. This and much more in the latest podcast via @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book #Publishing, Get Part 2 with expert in sales Bobbi Boldon—Part 1 was last week:

Question for all #authors: did you know that the second law of #book sales is to “know what you are selling”-you are not selling a book—you are selling a solution! The first law is believe in your product—which is your book. This and much more in the latest podcast via @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book #Publishing, Get Part 1 with expert in sales Bobbi Boldon—Part 2 rolls...

In this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith Briles The Book Shepherd as CJ McDaniels as her guest. Discover: -how to create the ultimate cheat sheet, -how to create cheat sheets for websites, -how to build products to make you an expert, -how to create templates, and so much more. Another excellent podcast with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Newbie authors make mistakes and plenty of boo-boos as they start down the journey and path of publishing. In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd Judith Briles delivers Part II of a “solo” show where she identifies five key areas to tune into and understand to prevent your from shattering your publishing career. They include: book marketing smart tips; giving b...

Newbie authors make mistakes and plenty of boo-boo as they start down the journey and path of publishing. In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she identifies five key areas to tune into and understand. -Creating Game Plans -Creating a personal success profile -using the ideal and right editors -getting that publishing is a business, not a hobby. - writing for the audience. ......

Get ready for a boatload of insights and ahas in this AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with Heather Daleccia, Pinterst expert and host and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles. Loved the tip for your Pinterest profiles (my add: do it for ALL of yours)—add a hashtag to your key word for SEO pop. You will get tips on what to use from the “free” and “paid” adds; -what the most common mistake...

The key to author success is becoming a more productive writer. That meas more books come along; books that build the author platform and create "influence". Joining host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd is Dianna Booher, author of 48 books that have sold in excess of 4 million copies and is named as one of the op 200 Most Influential Authors in the World. Your takeaways include: -How to draft a bo...

Is social media a pain in your tush ... or head? It won't be after this two-part show on Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing with Social Media expert Melody Jones and Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles. Take-aways in Part 2 include Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn up dates; what to avoid and what to start doing now. Trends for NOW within social media for authors. Make sure you t...

Is social media a pain in your tush ... or head? It won't be after this two-part show on Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing with Social Media expert Melody Jones and Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles. Take-aways in Part 1 include Facebook and Twitter up dates; what to avoid and what to start doing now. Make sure you tune into Part 2 to LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and Trends on this e...

Lights ... Camera ... And Action ... it's the ULTIMATE author podcast on photography for authors. Think blogs, photos, videos, lighting, how to and so much more! Joining host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is Andrew Darlow who has taught thousands of amateurs and professionals how to improve their photography. Get hot tips on: -the latest techniques in using smart phones -what backgrounds to...

Nick Zelinger joins The Book Shepherd and host Judith Briles for a fun session on book design. You will—get the 3 essential tips for vetting your covers; -how to craft a back cover; -how to select fonts and trim sizes ---why it’s okay to have the book designer “defend” the cover design! And of course; -lots of tasks to take on before you push the “print button” … You gotta “get ready” before you g...

As an author--have you ever wondered WHAT to do when you are writing about real people who have done bad things or are just nasty ... and what to reduce your liability? Answers are here ... plus much more in this editions of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Host Judith Briles and Book Shepherd has Author and attorney Helen Sedwick--author of the Self Publishing Legal Handbook as her guest. T...

Do you know how to print a book? And where to print a book? Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Host of AuthorU-Your GUide to Book Publishing has answers to book printing options. Join her to learn: -Which option should you select--POD or offset? -What about papers? -How many copies should be printed? You should--and you will after you listen in to this podcast with The Book Shepherd and her guest...

Every author needs a website. For branding. For credibility. For findability. In this edition of the AuthorU Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and book coach has Michelle Renee, website developer, as her guest. You will learn: -10 essential tips to create the author website. -Mistakes to avoid in author website. -How to create a mobile friendly website. -Why yo...