Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

The author life is a calling. Sometimes it comes early ... sometimes it is late ... and sometimes it’s on an intermittent basis. But it’s a calling to you to share your words. Your insights. Your stories. Joining Dr. Judith Briles is bestselling and multiple award-winning author Mara Purl. The discussion: the roles of the Inner Author and the Outer Author. The Inner Author’s work focuses on the author’s core values of self and for the book. It’s the place where the author: -Writes what matters to him or her. The passion flows through to the story, to the author as the creator. -Profiles and characteristics of characters in fiction are known and become alive in the words that are written going forward. -Memory and Visual prompts are in play—color coding, use of sticky notes and dilemmas and conflicts are foreseen by the author. The Outer Author’s job is to engage in the shout-out...both pre-availability and once published. -Adding to contacts and in social media platforms becomes instrumental in book mark

Fiction writers must create a contract with their readers ... a Willing Suspension of Disbelief in their Writing per NY Times bestselling author W Michael Gear. The author of 84 books and counting, he identifies the Rules every author must honor. It starts with ... "I will tell you a story and you will agree to 'believe it.' If the writer doesn't deliver, the contract is canceled--the reader exits following and buying the author. His #1 Rule--write what you know ... and if you don't know it ... learn it. It's a lively hour on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with Host Dr. Judith Briles and her guest--lots to think about; chew on; and take your writing to a much higher and richer level.

In an age where people count on reviews for everything from refrigerators to restaurants, book reviews are key to an author’s success. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, it's a deep dive into the WHY, HOW, WHERE, and WHAT of Book reviews. Joining Host, dr. Judith Briles, is Patty Moosbrugger, a founder partner of Blue Ink Review. Your takeaways: -Why you need them. -How you can get them how do you use them? -How to use them. -Why professional reviews matter for your sales and credibility. -How they boost your searchability. -Places to consider querying for book reviews. -Sure-bets for professional reviews with paid options. -Ways to use your reviews to boost your marketing efforts.

Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Host Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success. Using her new book, The Author’s Walk, get ready for inspiration, honest advice and insight, a thunderbolt to boost getting your book started or completed, and a reminder that you have an author friend who has walked the path multiple times and is there to offer her hand. • Embrace your steps, not others, to claim your author’s walk. • Tips for dealing with the nosedives that will lead to a soar. • Engage the power of self-care and setting boundaries with others. • Welcome the wisdom, the chaos and the truthiness of your words. Your words matter. You can write your book. It’s The Author’s Walk you will take, step-by-step. This is a must-listen hour for aspiring authors and those who just need to get re-inspired and b

If you have a book in you, there’s a book launch to be planned ... or repeated. The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast and Dr. Judith Briles welcome Aimee Ravivhandran, social media marketing expert, to reveal what an author needs to do for a successful book launch, starting as early as six months before the book is available. Aimee's website is AbundantlySocial.com. Your takeaways include: • Essential tips for new book launches and books that are ready for a relaunch. • Preplanning and when to start promoting your coming book. • Different ways to have a successful book launch. • Who belongs on book launch team—professionals, other authors, influencers. • When to push out press releases—and tips for pre-published timelines. • When to use paid advertising and where-and why not to use Facebook. • What does a book launch team look like • Which Schedulers and Graphic creators to use. • What social media tools are needed and what social media channels to be on. • What mistakes to avoid in your book

Audio and Story Video Books Are Here ... Are YOU Creating Them? Audiobooks continue to be the #1 growth segment of publishing. Now matching eBook sales. -Are you a player? -Is your book available to the children in your life? -Are they a member of the Imagination Storybook Club? -Are their favorite books available to them in an audio format? -And what about visually impaired kids... did you know that children can see visually how a book unfolds? -There are children who can’t see, are visually impaired or can’t hear – are your books available, friendly, and useable for them? Whew ... it’s a lot to think about. In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, the Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman joins Judith Briles for an update on what’s happening in audiobooks, but in the expanded areas of electronic books for blind and hearing impaired kids. Richard Rieman and the company he founded, Imagination Storybooks has created a bridge of learning and entertainment for children who are visually impa

In my hands, I have a short book, “written” by ChatGPT 3 and “edited” by my guest Greg Jameson, eCommerce coach whose expertise is showing others how to become profitable with their online businesses, it’s an eye-opener. Titled Written by a Robot, Greg decided to experiment prior to our taping to see what could be done. Artificial intelligence, the trending buzz for 2023, is here. AI is in the rough stage. But as Greg said during our hour together, “Think of the clunky mobile phones that were carried around in a quasi-briefcase / satchel when they first arrived a few decades ago ... and how they evolved to today’s version.” AI is here .. it won’t be leaving. Your takeaways include: What AI can do for you today – - Research - Create a Book Outline - Create a table of Contents page - Creating Scripts for Marketing and Advertising - Take already Written Material and Breaking it up for Blogs - Creating Formulas - And of course, lots MORE. You are the master editor, telling it what you are looking for and wh

Will your book pass the mustard of the sensitivity and cultural critics? If it doesn't, your book and work can become dust. It’s time to choose our battles ... for me, I’m all for the author’s voice and imagination. Down with the trolls! In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles invites sensitivity and authenticity editor Barb Wilson to join in again for an enticing hour designed for your author success ... and keep you out of the writing doghouse. It’s Part 2 of our discussion on sensitivity editing and critics. A deeper discussion of books under attack. - Has sensitivity crossed the line and become censorship? - Revisiting the difference between sensitivity and authenticity editing? - Can your book pass the mustard of the sensitivity and cultural critics? Your takeaways include: - How to avoid editing mistakes and the critic trolls. - When to engage a sensitivity editor for your book and writing. - What Conscious language is and why is it relevant for writer

Will your book pass the mustard of the sensitivity and cultural critics? If it doesn't, your book and work can become dust. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles invites sensitivity and editor Barb Wilson to join in for an enticing hour designed for your author success ... and keep you out of the writing doghouse. Your takeaways include: -How to avoid editing mistakes. -When to engage a sensitivity editor for your book and writing. -What Conscious language is and why is it relevant for writers -What the process of sensitivity or authenticity reading is. -When should a writer consider getting a sensitivity or authenticity reading? -Helpful tips in reading your own work for authenticity/sensitivity. Plus a lively discussion on books that have been insensitively edited. Tune in, you don't want to miss this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Book Sales Beyond Bookstores Are in Your Midst Would you like to sell books by the case? How about by a truckload? It’s not a pipedream ... you can become part of the special sales path that has the capability of soaring your book sales. Joining AuthorU Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Brian Jud, author, book-marketing consultant, and president of the Premium Book Company. As the author of Beyond the Bookstore and How to Make Real Money Selling Books, he and Judith will deep dive into the wide, wide world of premium book sales—what they are; how to get them; and why you should. Your takeaways include: -What special sales are. -Identify how big the market is for non-bookstore sales. -What authors should do to prepare for selling in non-bookstore markets. -Tips for selling into the retail segments. -Why publishers should sell to non-bookstore markets instead of bookstores. -What the benefits are of selling to non-traditional, non-retail segments. -Why the selling process is

Create the Strategies for Building a Profitable Publishing Business. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Mike Herman, entrepreneur and multi-award-winning author of 17 books. Mike Herman teaches authors how to go from broke to really rich by exploiting their untapped assets by using their IP. Takeaways include: -The real reason authors struggle and any artist or entrepreneur or that matter. -7 Ways of breaking through and avoiding cracking up. -Where is the real money in publishing and how do you get it? -Things to do and things to avoid if you want to have a profitable publishing business. -How to get your message out the fastest, loudest, and have it linger longer? -Pitch your books to SAM.org -You book contains a catalog of IP ... what’s in yours? Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you.

Social Media Revisited: Instagram and Tiktok It’s time to review your social media platforms? Should you be forgetting Facebook and focusing on something else? Like Instagram? It’s looking that way. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is social media expert Jules Marie. Did you know ... • Given the challenge of “beating the Facebook algorithm,” brands are focusing on Instagram, particularly IG Reels. • Instagram’s innovative and creative platform lends a unique voice to all brands. It seems every week they’re adding a new feature and using their creative tools, it increases the likelihood that your content will be viewed by more people. • Who enjoys creating Instagram Reels? In our upcoming podcast, hear why brands are focusing on using this creative tool to effectively reach and influence their fans and followers. Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is

Are You Ready to Expand Your Writing chops? Can writers earn a living writing? That’s a YES from author and the founder of FundsForWriters.com, C Hope Clark. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, she joins host Dr. Judith Briles and Hope Clark dive into author and writer success factors: • Why all writers should diversity their writing in earning a living. • Why and how writing contests can catapult a career, opening doors. • Why authors and writers must balance their left and rights brains—the business and creativity. • Why writing regularly is crucial–habits must be groomed. • Why taking the time to apply for grants is a good thing. • Why the “slow and steady” wins the race with a writer—success is slow. • Why it’s an essential to “convince” the judges when submitting for grants that they want to be you. You’ll come away with tips for expanding your writing chops. Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to B

How to Build a Profitable Speaking Business Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Bret Ridgway. He is an 8-time author including #1 bestsellers Mistakes Authors Make and ABCs of Speaking. His latest book How to Build a Profitable Speaking Business this Spring. This episode of the AuthorYOU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast focuses on the must dos and must haves to build a profitable speaking business. - What the #1 thing is that a speaker must have. - What topics should a speaker select to speak on. - What meeting planners want to see on your website. - What a Pocket Speech is and how to engage it. - What the Single Biggest Area Where Most Speakers Are Weak - What to do with questionable Event Promoters. Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishin

Author question for 2023 ... What’s in your brand wallet? Has your branding and influence stalled? Multiple award-winning book designer Nick Zelinger dives into the importance of Author logos–creating that instant connection to your author brand. Why do so many self-published authors overlook such a powerful marketing tool? Get tips and strategies on what to look for, and how to even create your own author logo. Your takeaways include: -Websites to use to goose your creativity and discover logos to brand with and morph to. -Why your book covers need makeovers for different formats. -The power of an EPK ... Electronic Press Kit—make sure yours includes the essential ingredients. Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

How to Make AI Writing Programs Work for You The buzz spiraling around using AI ... artificial intelligence ... for writing support generates excitement and caution. Joining Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Dan Janal, publicity and PR expert along with writing and publishing coaching. Your takeaways include: - What AI can do and can’t do for writers and authors. - Websites for AI assistance. - Strategies to create outlines, Content pages, rough drafts. - Essential questions every author should be asked ... and required to answer. - What is a thought leadership book and should you write one? - How can you market the book to get more business? Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Judith Briles The Book Shepherd identifies 7 Writing Blunders for authors to Avoid in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Your takeaways include: - 7 essential tip for review gathering - tips for creating eyeball-grabbing headlines - tips for knowing which type of editor to engage and when - tips to avoid editing mistakes - tips for copyediting shortcuts

Get ready for an hour with two masters of book marketing and what you should be doing for 2023: John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Book and Dr. Judith Briles via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Your takeaways include: • Hot tips for 2023 to do starting now. • 3 things to do for book marketing starting today. • What bombed in 2022, including NFTs and crypto. • Why being a podcast host may be a mistake. • Why being a podcast guest is better and how to take advantage of it when you are the featured guest. • Easy peasy way to become a guest on a podcast. • Why TV coverage has less pop. • Why libraries are a sweet spot for your book. • Why the Weeklies should still get your attention. • Why newsjacking is an ideal publicity window. • Discover MeetCopper.com ... new platform for authors and books Are you ready to start?

Drum roll time ... this was the #1 most downloaded and listened to episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 245,000 downloads in 2022. It's all about creating visual delight for your book and marketing adds. Trends for publishing and books are always on the mind of authors. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, award-winning book designer Rebecca Finkel adds to the conversation with host, Dr. Judith Briles. Your takeaways include: - Book cover trends ... why bright and flashy pays off. - eBook trends ... why demand is there and indie authors and publishers are soaring in sales. - Overall book trends ... books sales are up and healthy; continued consolidation of the publishing giants; and digital marketing is a must for authors. The smart author wants to know how to position book marketing in a changing field. Covers make a difference. Having multiple formats is essential. Knowing which formats are the right fit for any book is critical. If

Woot ... this was the #2 most downloaded and listened to episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with over 180,000 downloads in 2022. It's all about the art of crowdfunding ... the why, what, when, and how. In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the power of using and implementing a crowdfunding campaign for your book—or any project that is in your wheelhouse. Only 35% of publishing related campaigns. You will get tips on how to be in the minority! - Crowdfunding stats for 2021. Some are eye-opening. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to print your book. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to push out a marketing and publicity campaign. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to spin off a screenplay. - Crowdfunding moneys can be used to seed your next project. - Crowdfunding can build buzz for you, your expertise, your book. Crowdfunding is work—don’t kid yourself. It will take some time and definitely, energy. You will need to sprinkle in your creativity to