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Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing

Dr. Judith Briles
639 episodes   Last Updated: May 17, 24
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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Marketing and writing with heart, not hype, Debra Jason is the author of the award-winning book, Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget™. She is back for the AuthorU—Your Guide to Book Publishing and joins host Dr. Judith Briles for a deep dive into using AI for social media and the LinkedIn platform. Your takeaways include: -4 Ways to leverage artificial intelligence on LinkedIn. -2 mistakes you don’t want to make when using AI for content creation. -Tips on how to use LinkedIn’s Collaborative Articles feature. -Why and How to convert third-degree connections into first-degree relationships within LinkedIn. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites master storyteller David Sovine, writing as Louis Sauvain, to join her in revealing strategies and tips to create fantasy books and market them. He views his writing and books as a relief and escape from the breaking news of everyday life. He's the author of the Amazon bestselling College of Sorcerers trilogy and is currently rolling out the Tower of Cin trilogy with his latest book, Book 4: Thaddeous and the Ancient One to be followed this Fall by Thaddeous and the Emperor. Your takeaways include: • Strategies to develop world building. • What exactly is “world building”? • How does pure fiction fantasy cross over historical happenings? • Creation of characters and conflicts. • Why a buddy or sidekick enhances the storyline. • How characters can guide your writing. • Inclusion of maps … should you? And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
BIG Tips for Becoming and Being a Podcast Guest ... In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites her podcast producer Ben Horlander to join her in revealing strategies and tips to find podcasts and be on podcasts to increase bookings, credibility, build influence, and sell books. You will get strategies and tips to implement BEFORE any interview starts and WHAT you need to understand. Tips on how to PREP for our interview; the MUST HAVES for every interview; and how to handle REMOTE and IN-STUDIO interviews. Your takeaways include: -Cheat sheet tips to prep you before any interview -5 tips on how to prep for any interview -8 tips to ask a producer or host before the mic is officially turned on -6 things you want to include when you are “live” whether being taped or actually live. -10 must do things when you are doing REMOTE interviews -5 things to do when doing IN-STUDIO interviews -Why you should implement a Ready, Set, AIM, then FIRE approach And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ranked in the top 10 of book marketing podcasts. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles and transformational expert JV Crum III reveal Part II – How to Create a Conscious Mindset. JV is the author of the bestselling Conscious Millionaire and host of the Conscious Millionaire Show podcast that Inc. magazine identifies in its Top 13 Business Podcasts. Within, you will discover the true meaning of “trust perfect timing.” And … -3 additional crucial mindsets for author success. -How to transform to a higher level. -3 things that hold authors back from moving forward. -Steps to achieve a conscious mindset for achieving a peak performance. -Exercises to open money opportunities. -The “formula” for how to move you from beyond mouthing “my goal is …” -Why and how to plant opportunity seeds. -How “flow” sets the stage for synchronicity. And, of course, much more. You can get JV’s book for free at www.ConsciousMillionaire.com/freebook Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles and transformational expert JV Crum III reveal Part 1- Peak Performance Mindsets for Authors and how to create them. JV is the author of the bestselling Conscious Millionaire and host of the Conscious Millionaire Show podcast that Inc. magazine identifies in its Top 13 Business Podcasts. Within, you will discover the true meaning of “trust perfect timing.” And … -4 crucial mindsets for author success. -How to transform to a higher level. -Why you must remove be perfect from the present mindset. -Steps on how to bring your true inner you to you. -What “vibrational” feels like. -The “formula” for how to move you from beyond mouthing “my goal is …” -What actions you need to take starting today to transition to embrace author success. -Why you must identify the three fears that will hold you back from your success. And, of course, much more. You can get JV’s book for free at www.ConsciousMillionaire.com/freebook Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles and Kathleen Sweeney, COO of BookBrush, reveal the latest in BookBrush tools … think of it as the Ultimate Social Media Toolbox. It's time to get your social media mojo into hight gear. The rise of social media has truly changed the publishing game! Get ready to navigate the sea of social media overwhelm and reduce your legwork. Your take-aways include: • Social Media Management options for beginners to advanced. • How to use social media to spread the word about your book. • Tips for getting your name out there. • With a few clicks, you can promote news releases, your events, and projects. • Continue to Connect with your readers anywhere, anytime. • If you need help with using Amazon +, it’s here. • Book Brush now offers a Social Media Management service to navigate the complexities and the world of social media. And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals over 20 tips and tools to enhance your author success, build your influence, and support your book marketing going forward. Your takeaways include: -book marketing ideas -website panache -social media strategies for posting -tools for eyeball emphasis -tools to build your knowledge base And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the latest in PR strategies with PR expert Andrea Pass., founder of AndreaPassPR.com. In a fast hour, you will come away with plenty of refreshing insights and ahas that will sparkle a dull website and spruce up your online influence. • What public relations can do for authors. • Why authors need PR as part of their marketing mix. • What the difference between PR and advertising is. • How earned media coverage drives book sales. • What you have to do to be prepared for public relations outreach. • What the long-term benefit of press coverage is and how to take advantage to it. • What your website media tab needs now and how to update it. • What elements to add to your website media tab on an ongoing basis. • Which social media sites to use for book influence And, of course, much more. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, creativity and writing coach Melody Jones joins Host Dr. Judith Briles. If you feel stifled, uninspired, and tired of the blank page syndrome, this episode is for you. Get ready to move past the writing blahs by tapping more deeply into your creative core. Your listening takeaways include: • What is creativity–exactly? • What does a dog’s life have to do with creativity? • Artistic expression welcomed: being able to draw a stick figure is not a prerequisite. • Your body is a creative tool. • Can you describe something to an alien? • Valuing creative energy in the “ordinary.” • Using structure as a framework for creativity. • Discover WikimediaCommon.com • And, of course, much more. Our promise: you’ll leave with a refreshed mind and new ideas for moving past the doldrums. Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Since its inception, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the ultimate tips for turning your website into a hot magnet for new clients, fans, your book, and your expertise. It’s Judith “solo” to deliver the step-by-step tips for creating the ultimate Opt-In or Lead Magnet to build your followers and fan base. Your listening takeaways include: -The What of what you will need to create your Opt-In. -The Why of what makes your website and Opt-In the treasure chest every author should have. -What the essential components of your shout-out campaign must include. -The How of what you do next to roll out your Opt-In campaign. -The secret sauces that every campaign must have to target its audience. -Judith’s step-by-step in putting it all together. 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, over 16,000,000 listeners have downloaded various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.