Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing

By: Dr. Judith Briles
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  • The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is ranked by Feedspot in the TOP 10 podcasts for Book Marketing and in the Top 100 in Author-Publishing Careers by Goodpods. If you want to write and publish a book ... if you want to know the latest in book marketing strategies ... if you want to know what tools an author should be using ... and if you want to be successful as an author, Author YOU - Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles ... Everything You Want to Know But Didn't Know What to Ask is for you. You will hear about statistics, scenarios, and strategies on what to do now! Judith features a variety of experts, besides herself, that are visionaries in publishing, book marketing experts, book design experts—anything that will get your book and YOU as the author—to the next, next level of success. Sometimes, it's one step at a time; other times, you will leapfrog up the ladder. As The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles leads the conversation each week. She will include publishing professionals that will reveal tips and secrets to the author's journey. Sometimes, she goes solo and just shares her expertise that she has earned and learned over a 40-year period from the publication of her first book. Each week, you will get a new show, no repeats. If there is a book in you, then you will want to listen and learn each and every week with Dr. Judith Briles, your Book Shepherd.
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Episodes
  • Creating WOW Bookstore Events 02-27-2025

    Creating WOW Bookstore Events 02-27-2025
    Feb 28 2025
    In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd deep dives into how to create a successful bookstore event. Author takeaways include: - How to pitch to the bookstore manager or author event coordinator. - How to engage bookstore customers. - Tips for book table swag. - 10+ tips for creating a successful book signing event. - How to take advantage of a bookstore's internal signage for marketing. - How to create promo to bring book lovers to your signing. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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    58 mins
  • Editing Tips for 2025 to POP Your Copy 02-20-2025

    Editing Tips for 2025 to POP Your Copy 02-20-2025
    Feb 21 2025
    In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites fiction editor Barb Wilson to share her tips of editing … what’s old, what’s new. Your takeaways include: -Copy editing is all about the mechanics, line by line. -Sensitivity editing has lessened its impact. -Proofreading/cold eye. It’s a must. -Tips for just writing. -Descriptions count in the writing setup.  Discover EFA.org – the Educational Freelancers Association for cost guidelines. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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    58 mins
  • Judging Your Book in a Book Contest 02-13-2025

    Judging Your Book in a Book Contest 02-13-2025
    Feb 14 2025
    How Do Book Judges in Book Contests Really Judge? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jules Marie who has judged over 2,000 books for a variety of book contests to share her tips on creating a book that has the WOW factor in the judges' eyes. Your takeaways include: - Entering book contests are part of your marketing plan. - Before you enter, what’s the “why”? - Make sure your name and book title is listed on Google Alerts and Talk Walker. - Determine your costs and set a budget—invest in your book. - Why book covers should reflect content between the covers. - Usually there is an editorial judge and design judge. - Find the contests that are a fit for your book’s genre and theme. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
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    1 hr

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