Episodes

Essential Tips on Publishing with a Purpose 08-04-2022
Aug. 4, 2022

Essential Tips on Publishing with a Purpose 08-04-2022

Publishing with a Purpose is the smart thing for authors to embrace ... to do. This episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Dr. Judith Briles and her guest Tara Alemany will reveal: - The differ...
Guerrilla Marketing for Authors 07-28-2022
July 28, 2022

Guerrilla Marketing for Authors 07-28-2022

Writing a book positions the author as an authority. With Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, is Orvel Ray Wilson, author of six of the legendary Guerrilla Marketing business books. T...
How to Write Erotica and Sex Scenes 07-21-2022
July 21, 2022

How to Write Erotica and Sex Scenes 07-21-2022

Most writers and authors avoid writing sex scenes--leaving it on the shelf of do not talk/write here. The episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast takes the topic off the shelf and looks at the art of Writ...
Book Printing Changes for Today 07-14-2022
July 14, 2022

Book Printing Changes for Today 07-14-2022

Book Printing Has Changed ... and Author Planning Must, Too! Any printer can put ink on paper. The question should be asked: is the printer committed to the craft of building amazing books? On the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book P...
Finding Grants to Support Your Writing and Publishing  07-07-2022
July 7, 2022

Finding Grants to Support Your Writing and Publishing 07-07-2022

If you would like financial support, it's time to discover Funds for Writers with C Hope Clark. There are lots of myths ... and facts ... for writers in applying for and obtaining a grant. If you want a guide at your side, th...
How to Write "it" Funny  06-30-2022
June 30, 2022

How to Write "it" Funny 06-30-2022

Dorothy Wilhelm is an international speaker, writer, media personality and podcaster. Her books, columns, podcasts, and presentations are woven with creativity and humor. Along with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podca...
Using Visualization for Publishing Success 06-23-2022
June 23, 2022

Using Visualization for Publishing Success 06-23-2022

Author and Vision expert Dr. Lynn Hellerstein joins host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for an insightful episode on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s all about Vision, and its impact on writing, research...
Look It Up and Pin It Down-The Power of Research  06-16-2022
June 16, 2022

Look It Up and Pin It Down-The Power of Research 06-16-2022

In today’s podcast, Dr. Judith Briles will reveal how to research nonfiction, fiction or legacy books. Why it’s essential to discover the basic story and then shred it; why you need three independent resources to verify; and ...
Untangling IngramSpark for Authors 06-09-2022
June 9, 2022

Untangling IngramSpark for Authors 06-09-2022

Untangling IngramSpark … The Good and the Not-So-Good Get the Good and Not-So-Good in Using IngramSpark for Publishing It’s time to do a refocus on what is happening in the IngramSpark world. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Boo...
Untangling Amazon's KDP for Authors 06-02-2022
June 2, 2022

Untangling Amazon's KDP for Authors 06-02-2022

Untangling Amazon's KDP for Authors ... The Good and the Ugly of KDP for Authors Part I If you want to avoid having to invest thousands of dollars printing up a quantity of books and handling fulfillment, then use either Amaz...
The Power of Humor 05-26-2022
May 26, 2022

The Power of Humor 05-26-2022

Are you ready to find your Ahahaha moments? Learn how to use humor to enhance you every day and learn more about the many benefits of humor with comedienne Nancy Norton and podcast host Dr. Judith Briles: -How humor juices up...
POP Power Positioning with LinkedIN 05-19-2022
May 19, 2022

POP Power Positioning with LinkedIN 05-19-2022

Marketing and writing with heart, not hype, direct response copywriter, marketing mentor and author of the award-winning book, Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget, Debra Jason joins podcast host Dr. Judith Briles for...
Author PR Tips and Strategies 05-12-2022
May 12, 2022

Author PR Tips and Strategies 05-12-2022

8 Powerful Insider Publicity Secrets for Authors Get ready to discover strategies and tips to build up your publicity power, your brand and become a magnet for other influencers and the media. With Dr. Judith Briles for this ...
Savvy Secrets for Authors to Soar eMail List 05-05-2022
May 5, 2022

Savvy Secrets for Authors to Soar eMail List 05-05-2022

Get ready to discover strategies and tips to building an email list on your website that creates super fans and trust in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Dr. Judith Briles. Back agai...
6 Steps to ASPIRE to Author Success and Influence 04-28-2022
April 28, 2022

6 Steps to ASPIRE to Author Success and Influence 04-28-2022

Get ready to discover why ASPIRE with Derek Doepker paves the way for your influence building and author success on this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Authors want to know what moves the needle...
Hooks to get Publicity and push your Book Marketing Part II 04-21-2022
April 21, 2022

Hooks to get Publicity and push your Book Marketing Part II 04-21-2022

WOOT ...Its' Part II of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast that is all about Hooks to get Publicity and push your Book Marketing. You will get: -Ideas that will hook readers who don’t know you —Ideas that will ...
Hooks for Marketing and Publicity for Your Books Part I   04-14-2022
April 14, 2022

Hooks for Marketing and Publicity for Your Books Part I 04-14-2022

WOOT ... AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast has a two-parter for you. All about Hooks to get Publicity and push your Book Marketing. You will get: -Ideas that will hook readers who don’t know you —Ideas that will k...
Publishing Trends for 2022 04-07-2022
April 7, 2022

Publishing Trends for 2022 04-07-2022

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. Judit...
How Authors Can Avoid a Cyber Attack 03-31-2022
March 31, 2022

How Authors Can Avoid a Cyber Attack 03-31-2022

Could a CyberAttack Be Circling Your Website? Oh – Oh … did you know that "The Blackhat Forces – under orders from the cruel Dar Nader – can hold your personal data and online reputation hostage? A serious topic that all auth...
Author Strategies Using Hashtags, Handles, Tags 03-24-2022
March 24, 2022

Author Strategies Using Hashtags, Handles, Tags 03-24-2022

Judith Briles The Book Shepherd delivers a program with smarter book marketing strategies using social media to bring eyes to posts that few imagine. You will get: -Tips and Strategies Using Hashtags, Handles, and Tagging. -H...
Inside Skinny on Book Reviews part 2- 03-17-2022
March 17, 2022

Inside Skinny on Book Reviews part 2- 03-17-2022

The Midwest Book Review is run by editor-in-chief Jim Cox. Established in 1976 to help promote literacy, library usage and small press publishing. Found online via the MidwestBookReview.com website with nine monthly book revi...
The Inside Skinny on Book Reviews Part 1 Show 1 03-10-2022
March 10, 2022

The Inside Skinny on Book Reviews Part 1 Show 1 03-10-2022

It's time to discover the Midwest Book Review at MidwestBookReview.com. It has 9 monthly book review publications: Bookwatch, California Bookwatch, Children's Bookwatch, Internet Bookwatch, Library Bookwatch, Small Press Book...
Frugal Book Marketing 03-03-2022
March 3, 2022

Frugal Book Marketing 03-03-2022

Hey authors ... got a book? Want to discover tips and tricks to market it frugally? Dr. Judith Briles brings back Carolyn Howard Johnson, the expert in how to strategies and tools to do all your book marketing without burning...
Bublish, Book Marketing and Beyond 02-24-2022
Feb. 24, 2022

Bublish, Book Marketing and Beyond 02-24-2022

In a fast hour, Kathy Meis, the founder of Bublish, shares a whirlwind of catchup strategies and tips for authors in moving forward this year with host, Dr. Judith Briles. Your takeaways include: • how to increase your market...