Episodes

One of the successful strategies for an author to be is become a guest blogger. The question is: how do you do it? It’s a good one and with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd for this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publi...

One of the missing links in author and book promotion is a snappy Author or Book One-Sheet. Authors need them. In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, listeners will get: -the step-by-step how-tos of what EV...

What author wouldn't want to have a platform for expertise? Today's edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about using LinkedIn. An ideal launch for huge growth for the nonfiction author. The Book Shepherd an...

What author wouldn't want to have a sponsor for their book? How about an author has a book, how about getting a sponsor to buy lots of them; to underwrite speaking fees; to underwrite promoting you; how about making money--lo...

Million book seller Susan RoAne shares a variety of tips for authors to create awesome book events in a variety of sites—your take-aways include a variety of strategies for Working Every Book event, Signing, Conference or Par...

All authors need social media strategies to position, market and sell books. On AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd Judith Briles features social media expert Jules Maries. Authors will learn when to star...

Savvy authors pay Pay attention to trends; if you write paranormal and that genre is hot, have manuscripts ready to go (to self-pub or submit to publisher/agent) AND … If you write a genre that isn’t trending right now, keep ...

Today, on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, it's all about creating a book that exceeds your expectations. Nick Zelinger joins Judith Briles for a fun session on book design: -get the 3 essential tips for vetting your co...

Master of the Hollywood, Oscar, and Tony award show set designer Steve Bass joins Judith Briles for an essential “how to” in creativity in the “weave” of your story telling in words that snags the emotions of the reader and c...

Intellectual Property Attorney Julie Bernard joins Judith Briles for an essential “how to” show: -protect yourself if your characters are based on real people; -what to look for in contracts; -what copyrights and filings are ...

Every author needs photos that rock—ones that are personal, friendly, shout out trust to the viewer and connect. Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles’ guest is Ashlee Bratton, author of Life Before the Lottery and ace aut...

Joining Host and Book Shepherd Judith Briles is Rhoda Johnson, an expert in image, makeup and color analysis. It's all about author and book branding and visibility. Get ready to get yourself set up. -Few authors think about ...

Few authors REALLY think about overall branding—for book, for self, for all that they do. Yet they should from the get-go. Joining @JudithBriles today is Marilyn Heywood Paige, VP Marketing of Fig Advertising. As: is your boo...

As an author, how would you like to rock Amazon's Marketing Services? Or, how about learning how to get a sponsor to underwrite your book costs? And how about this: get an insider's tips on how to expand your metadata that th...

The savvy author knows that eBooks have dropped again in sales—three years in a row in increasing sales over print and “e”; yes, print books have increased and leading the JUMP sales in AudioBooks. A lot has happened since la...

How would you like to win a book competition that is based on the quality and creativity of your work? One that where your book is still in manuscript/ draft form? And how would you like to win having your book cover done; yo...

One of the visionaries in publishing is Mark Coker of Smashwords. Always on point, and blunt, in this podcast with Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, he reveals: - why Amazon’s Unlimited program could be...

So … an Amazon Book Launch and RUN for Best Seller Status is spiraling in your midst. Judith Briles has identified 5 ways—ranging from big bucks to no bucks (just a little time). It’s always the author’s choice that should in...

Let’s face it, authors would love to have their books in the spotlight. Publicist Laurie Anderson joins Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing for a tutorial: - on what you need; - how to “earn” your right to...

Oh my … Amazon is at it again. Changes, changes, changes—get the latest news on how it is vetting books. On the podcast with Judith Briles, Penny Sansevieri offer: -New news on how to price your books; -Why free books and 99 ...

Surrounding myself with some of the best and brightest author and publishing experts for 8 days, I gathered tips to make books shine; to score in marketing; to ace new tactics in social media; to goosed up promo and publicity...

I always love it when I can dive into GamePlans for Authors. This podcast is extracted from the two-hour special webinar I did for Authors in the beginning of the year. Creating a GamePlan, or reviewing the one you think you ...

Get ready to learn how to yuk it up for your readers. On AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd Judith Briles has Hollywood master of comedy Steve Kaplan as her guest. There are 3 essential elements that eve...

Today's show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is a two-fer ... it’s all about book marketing and branding—building your presence on Twitter… how to do some savvy book marketing on a shoestring budget. With host Judith...