Episodes

Creating a Virtual Tradeshow on Your Expertise 09-02-2021
Sept. 2, 2021

Creating a Virtual Tradeshow on Your Expertise 09-02-2021

Have you ever thought about using your expertise to create a virtual trade show? Discover how two authors have taken their know-how and created virtual tradeshows seeded by their knowledge on what they write and speak on; par...
How NFTs Protect Intellectual Property 08-26-2021
Aug. 26, 2021

How NFTs Protect Intellectual Property 08-26-2021

Get ready to learn lots about the cryto currency world and how authors can use it in a variety of ways. With host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Daniel Hall. Daniel is ...
How to Create Characters You Love and Love to Hate 08-19-2021
Aug. 19, 2021

How to Create Characters You Love and Love to Hate 08-19-2021

Everyone talks about characters—the ones they love; the ones they hate; the ones they love to hate … but how does an author go about actually creating characters that are both realistic and memorable? Joining host Judith Bril...
Devlopmental Editing Hot Tips 08-12-2021
Aug. 12, 2021

Devlopmental Editing Hot Tips 08-12-2021

have you ever wonder why so many authors fail or never get passed selling 100 books. Developmental Editor and Ghostwriter Dan Janal joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles for a fast and fun hour. Takea...
Traditional Agenting and Publishing show 8-05-2021
Aug. 5, 2021

Traditional Agenting and Publishing show 8-05-2021

Is your writing, your pitch, your proposal, your book proposal, your title, your _______ coming across with pizzazz, pop, and brilliance? -It’s time to step up your game ... -If you want to grab readers from the get-go ... -I...
Branding POP and Power for Authors  07-29-2021
July 29, 2021

Branding POP and Power for Authors 07-29-2021

The author's brand begins to emerge the day she or he starts writing. It morphs. It evolves. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Dr. Judith Briles invites artist and branding expert Pegg...
Visualizing Your Author and Publishing Success 7-22-2021
July 22, 2021

Visualizing Your Author and Publishing Success 7-22-2021

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 using visualization to: -increas...
Bye-Bye Boring PPTX Slides  07-08-2021
July 15, 2021

Bye-Bye Boring PPTX Slides 07-08-2021

Joining book publishing expert Dr. Judith Briles in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is the Webinar Guru, Dr. Jaclyn Kostner. You will get: -the secret sauce and tool to make great slides. -ho...
Author Tips to Be a Media Star and Get Booked 07-08-2021
July 8, 2021

Author Tips to Be a Media Star and Get Booked 07-08-2021

Media supports an author's book. In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing reveals HOW to become the ultimate media guest ... and get booked on a show. Host Dr. Judith Briles will show you how to: -contact and ...
Savvy Tips to Protect Your Website 07-01-2021
July 1, 2021

Savvy Tips to Protect Your Website 07-01-2021

Do you have protection for your website? Odds are, you don’t. Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast has a "MUST" listen to podcast. It’s an “oh-oh” author time. And yes, it deals with yo...
Tips & Strategies for Blogging Power  06-02-2021
June 24, 2021

Tips & Strategies for Blogging Power 06-02-2021

This week’s is about the power of blogging—why you should and how to be successful on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with Host Dr. Judith Briles. She reveals: -How to set up a blogging strategy that works f...
Crowdfunding 101- Tips & Strategies 06-17-2021
June 17, 2021

Crowdfunding 101- Tips & Strategies 06-17-2021

This week is about the power of using and implementing a crowdfunding campaign for your book—or any project that is in your wheelhouse. AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host Dr. Judith Briles as she reveals how: -Crowdfu...
Amazon Bestseller Campaigns Are Gold for Authors! 06-10-2021
June 10, 2021

Amazon Bestseller Campaigns Are Gold for Authors! 06-10-2021

Throughout the month of June, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host Dr. Judith Briles will be the solo voice on a variety of topics. This week’s is about the power and privilege of creating an Amazon Bestseller Campaign ...
How Speaking Can Morph Your Book Sales 06-03-2021
June 3, 2021

How Speaking Can Morph Your Book Sales 06-03-2021

Throughout the month of June, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host Dr. Judith Briles will be the solo voice on a variety of topics. This week’s is about the power and privilege of speaking. It’s a book marketing platfor...
Author Smarts Create Collaborative Partnerships  05-27-2021
May 27, 2021

Author Smarts Create Collaborative Partnerships 05-27-2021

Would you like to have a sponsor for your event? How about a partner to support you and your book? Or, one that just likes to cross-promote you? Ideas are here in this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast ...
How to Get Books into Bookstores  05-20-2021
May 20, 2021

How to Get Books into Bookstores 05-20-2021

GET Key Questions to Ask a Bookseller Before a Book Is Published … and After It’s Available Authoring and publishing a book is a major event. And accomplishment. Your local bookstore could be the door opener at the beginning ...
How to Get Your Books into Schools 05-13-2021
May 13, 2021

How to Get Your Books into Schools 05-13-2021

Jane Wood, author of Schools: A Niche Market for Authors joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to get your books into schools; who to contact; strategies to get schools to buy your books for all cla...
How to Create VideoBooks for Children 05-06-2021
May 6, 2021

How to Create VideoBooks for Children 05-06-2021

Imagine creating a book that children who are visually impaired can "hear" and "read". If you are a children's author, it's time to discover the power of Imagination VideoBooks. Richard Rieman of Imagination Videobooks create...
How to Make Money Speaking on Your Book Show 04-29-2021
April 29, 2021

How to Make Money Speaking on Your Book Show 04-29-2021

Did you know that most authors and speakers are dismal at leveraging their book ... their expertise? Yup, it's the truth. In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, speaking industry expert Lois Creamer joins D...
What It Takes to Market a Book Successfully podcast 04-22-2021
April 22, 2021

What It Takes to Market a Book Successfully podcast 04-22-2021

Integrating PR and Marketing is an essential element in today’s book marketing landscape. Joining Judith Briles for this episode is 30 years plus PR veteran Brian Feinblum and creator of the BookMarketingBuzzBlog. Your takeaw...
Instagram Power and POP Part II 04-15-2021
April 15, 2021

Instagram Power and POP Part II 04-15-2021

Instagram Marketing Strategies and Tips, Part 2 It's a huge WOOT for authors. Get ready for Part II of the two-parter started last week … all around what makes Instagram tick and how to get it working for you, your influence ...
Instagram Marketing Tips Part I 04-08-2021
April 8, 2021

Instagram Marketing Tips Part I 04-08-2021

Why is Instagram so darn popular? One answer is that once the user—that’s you—get how to use it, it’s fun. And, Instagram can put a user in “Instagram Jail” if community rules are violated. Do you know what they are? And how ...
Publishing Tips and Trends for 2021 show 04-01-2021
April 1, 2021

Publishing Tips and Trends for 2021 show 04-01-2021

Book Publishing Expert and The Book Shepherd Dr. Judith Briles takes a solo spin with the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast today. The topic is success—your success as an author and for your book. Plus the top 10 ...
Publicist & Publicity Panache and Power for Authors  03-25-2021
March 25, 2021

Publicist & Publicity Panache and Power for Authors 03-25-2021

If you were thinking of hiring a Publicist to promote YOU or your BOOK, do you know what questions you should be asking? After all, you are interviewing someone … Today’s edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing intro...