Episodes

Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will deep-dive into Creativity with a Twist--how to develop the skill that we all have. Her guest is Ronda Sheya, principal in the Sheya-Group.com in Colorado. AND, one of the creative forces when Radio Disney started. •How to break the creative block. •Why is creativity different from invention. •How to use creativity in your book marketing and promotion. •How to create a stellar book promotion campaign including promotions. •ID the key s...

Your photos are a critical component to any author's online and offline presence. The questions: What photos are on your website?, What photos and images are in your social media outreach? and What photos and images are you using to support both you and your book? become critical in your overall Game Plan. Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will deep-dive into what's what in photos today with master photographer, Ashlee Bratton. Ashlee is an award winning photographer (Asho...

Videos are a critical component to any author's online presence. The questions: -What videos are on your website? -What videos are in your social media outreach? and -What videos are you using to support both you and your book? become critical in your overall Game Plan. Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will deep-dive into what's what in videos today with Producer Susie Scott. Susie has built on her degree in Journalism/Documentary Film along with many years of experience ...

Authors and authors-to-be want to make sure they have enough money to fund their book project. Crowdfunding is one of their go-to places to bring in those moneys. Today's program brings in a key player from Kickstarter is going to give inside tips and tricks to create a campaign and make it succeed. Kickstarter has some new rules and guidelines--learn them first hand. •Creating ideal rewards for donors. •Components that every campaign needs. •Key strategies that are needed and ones to avoid. •Ho...

Authors and authors-to-be want to know what what the true cost of publishing is. And the answer is: it depends. It depends on what type of book you have. It depends on what your market for selling is. It depends on what your personal goal is. It depends on what resources you have ... and what you don't have. It depends. In this show, Judith will identify many of the "must haves" and include the ranges of what you can pay ... from the "OK" to the "Rolls Royce" version. -Does the cost of publishin...

Part II ... Every author and writer needs a Timeline, let few create them ... and in case of BOOK ... most authors just want to get it written ... thinking about marketing, publicity, the production needs post the writing. Not after this show. Judith lays out in two parts--last week and this what you need to get on your calendar starting (gulp) a year in front on your book birthday ... and post ... get your calendar open and starting IDing key benchmarks for you and your book's success! Another ...

I'ts Part I ... Every author and writer needs a Timeline, let few create them ... and in case of BOOK ... most authors just want to get it written ... thinking about marketing, publicity, the production needs post the writing. Not after this show. Judith lays out in two parts--this week and next what you need to get on your calendar starting (gulp) a year in front on your book birthday ... and post ... get your calendar open and starting IDing key benchmarks for you and your book's success! Anot...

Every author and writer gets stuck once in awhile ... we need juice... where does it come from? Joining Judith Briles today is Jake Williams, author, illustrator, artist who develops pics and illustrations on the spot. Learn tips and tricks to get your creativity spark flowing if you are stuck. Another great show on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Libraries are a great place to sell your book to ... as well as create events around you and your book. In this edition of Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith has Kari May, the President of the Elbert County Library District AND President of the Colorado Association of Libraries. She has no aspirations to be an author – after all, all authors need an audience of readers, and reading is something she is good at. They explore: -Libraries provide a “test place” for readers to discover ...

You've got a book, or will soon ... what's next? Next is what's next. Joining Judith Briles today is Rebecca Finkel, multi-award winning designer. Think: 1. conversion to kindle -Is it a good idea? -How about kindle only no print book -What about Smashwords? 2. conversion to Inkling -Why -What does it do more 3. Update older covers -Create a Fresh look -Get a Better audience -Seen as new -Creates Other marketing strategies 4. How to work with a designer? -Words to images -How to deal with Egos -...

Authors, Books and Book Reviews all go together. Today is a deep dive into what reviews, how to submit, which ones to look at and how to make your submission shine to get attention. With Judith Briles today is Victoria Sutherland, Founder of ForeWord Reviews, the ONLY magazine dedicated to the independent publishing market. A review in ForeWord is seen by libraries and over 300 B&N stores. You want to be in it. You will learn: -Should you pay for book reviews? -Tips for authors on how to get an ...

Out with the old ...in with the new. Today's show will focus on creating a Virtual Book Tour for the author and book. Judith's guest is D’vorah Lansky. She has been marketing online and mentoring authors since 2007 and the bestselling author of Book Marketing Made Easy and 21 Ways to Launch a Successful Virtual Book Tour. You will learn: -What is a Virtual Book Tour? -Learn the 3 most important things to prep for a Virtual Book Tour. -Why a blog is critical to your success. -Tips for getting blo...

ISBNs are something every author needs. And there is plenty more that comes along with them and in addition to them. In a fast hour, Judith and her guest will explore what you need, when you need it PLUS new items that are being introduced for author/book findability. With Judith today is Laura Dawson, a project manager for MyIdentifiers.com at Bowker (the only authorized ISBN creator in North America), and who has in-depth experience in publishing--both traditional and non-traditional. Her clie...

eBooks are part of the author's world. You may not read them, but lots of your readers do. You want to create your books in print and "e" and audio. Today's show will focus on the latest and greatest in the "e" world and more specifically, what formatting is open ... what should you be doing ... and how to find the right converter for you. With Judith today is Nick Taylor, a best selling author in his own right, geek galor and designer of eBooks and Audio Books. Nick is the founder of Light and ...

Branding is critical for the success of today's author. Branding with book, website, promotional material ... everything. Today's show is all about creating Rock the World branding. With Judith today is Lori Ruff, acknowledged by Forbes magazine is #7 globally in social media influence. Lori knows branding--how to create it, how to use it. -What is author branding -How to identify your brand -What is shared influence and why it's critical to your success -Steps for the "green" author in creating...

Would you love to have someone on your shoulder, delivering all the "nuggets" to keep you out of publishing doo-doo? That's what this show is all about. Although you might think of them as Nuggets for Newbies and Oldies ... they are really there for you at every stage of publishing--for Newbies and Advanced authors. With Judith today is Nick Zelinger, graphics designer and multi-award winning interior and book cover designer. Nick is the founder of NZ Graphics, based in Colorado. Between the two...

There are more "self-publishing" companies out there who claim to be experts in publishing books, yet are they? They answer is a resounding NO ... what they are are experts in separating your from your credit card money and delivering inferior/mediocre products. Today's author must be on alert. The emotional pull of the marketing from these companies is stellars, it's easy to get hooked. Does your book need to be rescued? Do you? With Judith today is Michele DePhilippo, founder of 1106 Design ba...

All books create legal questions for authors. What are Yours? Is your book something that the needs permissions? Are you in a contract that is a mess and you want to get out of it? Are you thinking about doing a co-author agreement? With Judith today is Steve Replin, an intelluctual property and entertainment attorney and with the ReplinLawGroup.com in Denver CO. They will cover: -What do you need to do to terminate a contract? -Tips to create a collaborative agreement with co-author. -Tips on w...

Is your book something that the TV fans will gobble up ... or even for the big screen? Today's show is all about conversion... how do you transition from author of a book to one that has a book make into a movie or land on the TV screen? with Judith today is Philippa Burgess, who is an expert in selling literary material to Hollywood and knowing what it takes to do so. She was with ICM for years and is current writing a book just for authors on how to create the bridge and leap into filmland! Th...

Every author is on the lookout for how to get more publicity and how to publicize their book. Today's show is all bout that with the Founder of JKS Communications, Julie Schoerke with host Judith Briles, they will cover: -What is working in publicity today ... and what is not. -Key questions to ask a publicist before you hire one. -How to research and find someone who is the perfect fit for you and your book. -Tips and Tricks for Fiction and NonFiction authors. -How to create your own campaign. ...

Every author is on the lookout for cool stuff for the website--all the gizmos and gadgets that will make the book and the author soar above the crowds! And it can bring money--lots of it. Today, Judith has Kelly Johnson with her--known as the Resident Geek Girl. Kelly is the owner of Cornerstone Virtual Assistance that offers clients a creative option to manage the technical and administrative projects for their book live. They will go over: -A dozen PLUS websites and apps that are so practical ...

Speaking on your book is HOT! And it can bring money--lots of it. th Briles knows speaking, spending over 35 years of the international platform making a living with her mouth and her words. She goes solo today, show you how to structure your talk, bring in key stories to support points. She will go over: -Creating Signature Stories. -When and How to go from Free to Fee -Structuring an Introduction. -Finding Gigs. -And so much more. Judith Briles is the author of 31 books and has been speaking p...

Speaking on your book is HOT! And it can bring money--lots of it. th Briles knows speaking, spending over 35 years of the international platform making a living with her mouth and her words. She goes solo today, show you how to structure your talk, bring in key stories to support points. She will go over: -Why speak. -What speaking brings to the author. -The basic components of every speech. -How to deal with common pitfalls. -When to integrate stories within your talk. -And so much more. Judith...

Judith Briles is The Book Shepherd. She knows CROWDFUNDING, assisting many of her clients in the process--ALL have been successful in reaching their goals. -The key steps you need to be successful in any crowdfunding book project. -How to identify and create rewards that attract your supporters. -How to strategize your Crowdfunding project from the beginning. -How to structure your video. -And lots more! Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating...