Episodes

Dan Poynter on Publishing Today Show 04-03-2014
April 2, 2014

Dan Poynter on Publishing Today Show 04-03-2014

Dan Poynter is the author of the pioneering The Self-Publishing Manual. Plenty is going to be covered this hour:, including: -Today's sweet spot for book marketing. -The key points in marketing to right audience. -How to deep...
2014 Update: eBooks Revisited with Mark Coker 3-27-2014
March 26, 2014

2014 Update: eBooks Revisited with Mark Coker 3-27-2014

What's new, what's old, what needs to be dumped ... in the eBook world. This week will be Mark Coker, the CEO of Smashwords, one of the top eBook platforms to position eBooks on. Plenty is going to be covered this hour: -Toda...
Book Marketing Tips with John Kremer Show  03-20-2014
March 19, 2014

Book Marketing Tips with John Kremer Show 03-20-2014

Famous last words: My book is done ... I'm done! No you are not ... you are just starting. That is, if you want to sell your book. Master Book Marketer John Kremer joins Judith Briles in this session of Author U-Your Guide to...
The Author and Book Pitch Show 03-14-2014
March 13, 2014

The Author and Book Pitch Show 03-14-2014

Most authors totally, and I mean totally suck at pitching their book ... and themselves ... potential buyers. They won't be after this week's show. You will learn a variety of strategies and techniques to move you into the pi...
IngramSpark and Self Publishing - Just the Facts Show 03-06-2014
March 5, 2014

IngramSpark and Self Publishing - Just the Facts Show 03-06-2014

Options for authors continue to evolve. Last year, the Granddaddy of wholesalers, Ingram jumped into the full force of self-publishing with IngramSpark. Using the POD format, and of course the more upscale Lightning Source qu...
Create Your Author and Book Platform Show 02-27-2014
Feb. 23, 2014

Create Your Author and Book Platform Show 02-27-2014

The Author and Book Platform are finally getting the attending the need. The author needs. The publishing company needs. Judith Briles is the author of Author YOU: Creating and Building the Author and Book Platform. During th...
#Author Overwhelm - Virtual Assistants to the Rescue Show  02-20-2014
Feb. 19, 2014

#Author Overwhelm - Virtual Assistants to the Rescue Show 02-20-2014

Are you overwhelmed? Could you use an extra set of eyes, ears, hands ... how about another brain? If yes, have you thought about using a Virtual Assistant? -Get website help. -Key questions to use in interviewing a VA. -Trick...
Insider Tips for Publicity and Using a Literary Publicist Show  02-13-2014
Feb. 12, 2014

Insider Tips for Publicity and Using a Literary Publicist Show 02-13-2014

What author doesn't want publicity to move his or her book? None in our opinion. Your marketing and publicity game plan will make or break your success. In this fast paced author, you will: -Learn how to attract a top book pu...
Awesome #Author #Websites SHOW 02-05-2014
Feb. 4, 2014

Awesome #Author #Websites SHOW 02-05-2014

What author doesn't need a website? None in Author U's opinion. Your website is more than just a business card. It's the portal to your publishing empire. And to you, as the author. -What author websites need and others don't...
Crowdfunding Book Strategies for Authors Show  01-30-2014
Jan. 29, 2014

Crowdfunding Book Strategies for Authors Show 01-30-2014

What author doesn't need money to fund their book ... research, production and marketing? Would you like to learn about how to get OPM ... other people's money ... to support you and your book? If yes, then Crowdfunding for A...
Becoming the Positional Expert with Your Book Show 01-23-2014
Jan. 22, 2014

Becoming the Positional Expert with Your Book Show 01-23-2014

Want to stand WAY ABOVE the author and book cloud? To become the GO-TO Expert in whatever your topic is and about? Would you like to book speeches that pay you and buy your book? What about consulting that is based on your ar...
Book Bubbles ... Discover a New Way for Readers to Discover YOU and Your BOOK Show: 1-16-2014
Jan. 15, 2014

Book Bubbles ... Discover a New Way for Readers to Discover YOU and Your BOOK Show: 1-16-2014

Want to stand WAY ABOVE the author and book cloud? Would you love to drift in and around a variety of conversations ... being a tad different so you are easily noticeable? Would you like to have a platform where readers find ...
Copy Wriitng Hot Tips for Marketing Show 01-09-2014
Jan. 8, 2014

Copy Wriitng Hot Tips for Marketing Show 01-09-2014

All authors need to promote themselves and their books, few do a great job at it ... after this show, they will insider tips with a successful copywriter that will make your words and copy soar. Here's what we are covering du...
Author Social Media Marketing Strategies for the New Year Show 01-03-2014
Jan. 2, 2014

Author Social Media Marketing Strategies for the New Year Show 01-03-2014

It's another year and another morphing in all things social media. Judith will be exploring what platforms work best for authors plus offer some unique twists and turns for the new year. Learn: -inside hot tip for using Faceb...
Foreign Rights for You and Your Book Show 12-26-2013
Dec. 25, 2013

Foreign Rights for You and Your Book Show 12-26-2013

What author wouldn't want the "gift" of foreign rights sales?! Learn the insider tips on how to secure them and get "mail box" money coming your way. You've got your book. Now what's next? Marketing and Promotion takes your l...
Book Publicity Tips & Strategies for Authors Show 12-17-2013
Dec. 16, 2013

Book Publicity Tips & Strategies for Authors Show 12-17-2013

You've got your book. Now what's next? Marketing and Promotion takes your life over. Publicity is part of it. You can spend a mini fortune or you can learn a variety of strategies to get you and your book out their without br...
Frugal Book Marketing Show 12-12-2013
Dec. 11, 2013

Frugal Book Marketing Show 12-12-2013

You've got your book. Now what's next? Marketing and Promotion takes your life over. You can spend a mini fortune or you can learn a variety of strategies to get you and your book out their without breaking your bank account....
Re-purpose Your Book and You Show 12-06-2013
Dec. 5, 2013

Re-purpose Your Book and You Show 12-06-2013

You've got your book. Maybe an old book or one's that is not moving. Do you need new ideas to stretch, relaunch, renew or re-purpose a book? Now what's next? -How about your website? Does it need a goose? Get 3 key things to ...
John Kremer on Book Marketing & Blogger Endorsements Show 11-28-2013
Nov. 27, 2013

John Kremer on Book Marketing & Blogger Endorsements Show 11-28-2013

This week on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles invites John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books and the vision behind BookMarket.com. We will focus on Internet Book Marketing strategies and ...
#Copyrights, #Fair Use and More for Authors Show 11-21-2013
Nov. 20, 2013

#Copyrights, #Fair Use and More for Authors Show 11-21-2013

It’s easy to get confused when it comes to what’s what and who’s who in Intellectual Property and Publishing Law. Not after this edition of Author U – Your Guide to Book Publishing. Here’s what the focus will be: · what is co...
Cool Free Apps tp Create Headlines, Media Releases Show 11-14-2013
Nov. 13, 2013

Cool Free Apps tp Create Headlines, Media Releases Show 11-14-2013

When it comes to free tools to promote yourself and your books, The Publicity Hound knows them all. Publicity expert Joan Stewart will share some of the best free online tools she has discovered this year for promoting events...
Pitching Children's Books to Libraries and Bookstores 11-07-2013
Nov. 6, 2013

Pitching Children's Books to Libraries and Bookstores 11-07-2013

This week on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles will explore children's books--what they need to look like and how to pitch them to stores, libraries as well as create a stellar story time. You will learn...
Creating a Book Celebration Show 10-31-2013
Oct. 30, 2013

Creating a Book Celebration Show 10-31-2013

This week on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles will explore book celebrations--as in yours. Have you thought about how you are going to tell the world about your book? Share in its birth with friends, fa...
#Klout Matters and How to Fix Yours If It's Limp Show 10-24-2013
Oct. 23, 2013

#Klout Matters and How to Fix Yours If It's Limp Show 10-24-2013

This week on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles will explore the Influence Factor... how authors can build it for themselves and their books. Digital influence is growing ... you as an author need to be t...