Episodes

The key to author success is becoming a more productive writer. That meas more books come along; books that build the author platform and create "influence". Joining host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd is Dianna Booher, author of 48 books that have sold in excess of 4 million copies and is named as one of the op 200 Most Influential Authors in the World. Your takeaways include: -How to draft a book in 7 to 10 days. -How to eliminate time wasters. -How to grow your platform. -How to plan your en...

Is social media a pain in your tush ... or head? It won't be after this two-part show on Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing with Social Media expert Melody Jones and Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles. Take-aways in Part 2 include Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn up dates; what to avoid and what to start doing now. Trends for NOW within social media for authors. Make sure you tune into Part 1 for Facebook and Twitter Updates. It's the Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing po...

Is social media a pain in your tush ... or head? It won't be after this two-part show on Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing with Social Media expert Melody Jones and Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles. Take-aways in Part 1 include Facebook and Twitter up dates; what to avoid and what to start doing now. Make sure you tune into Part 2 to LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and Trends on this edition of the podcast, Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Lights ... Camera ... And Action ... it's the ULTIMATE author podcast on photography for authors. Think blogs, photos, videos, lighting, how to and so much more! Joining host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is Andrew Darlow who has taught thousands of amateurs and professionals how to improve their photography. Get hot tips on: -the latest techniques in using smart phones -what backgrounds to use -tricks for smart lighting -ahas with selfies -best type of makeup -using props And as always, l...

Nick Zelinger joins The Book Shepherd and host Judith Briles for a fun session on book design. You will—get the 3 essential tips for vetting your covers; -how to craft a back cover; -how to select fonts and trim sizes ---why it’s okay to have the book designer “defend” the cover design! And of course; -lots of tasks to take on before you push the “print button” … You gotta “get ready” before you go! And, of course, much more on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Podcast:

As an author--have you ever wondered WHAT to do when you are writing about real people who have done bad things or are just nasty ... and what to reduce your liability? Answers are here ... plus much more in this editions of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. Host Judith Briles and Book Shepherd has Author and attorney Helen Sedwick--author of the Self Publishing Legal Handbook as her guest. The plus for you--lots of legal publishing questions answered without having to pay for it!

Do you know how to print a book? And where to print a book? Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Host of AuthorU-Your GUide to Book Publishing has answers to book printing options. Join her to learn: -Which option should you select--POD or offset? -What about papers? -How many copies should be printed? You should--and you will after you listen in to this podcast with The Book Shepherd and her guest, Sandy Gould of Color House Graphics--a premier book printer and bindery in North America.

Every author needs a website. For branding. For credibility. For findability. In this edition of the AuthorU Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and book coach has Michelle Renee, website developer, as her guest. You will learn: -10 essential tips to create the author website. -Mistakes to avoid in author website. -How to create a mobile friendly website. -Why you don't have your friend or family member touch yours! Join us for another excellent AuthorU-Your Gu...

Do you know how to secure a book review from reviews that count to book stores and libraries? You should--and you will after you listen in to this podcast with The Book Shepherd and her guest, Victoria Sutherland of Foreword Reviews-the #1 reviewer of independently published books. -How to reach the library market -Which reviews count -What lead time is needed -Where to get the submission guidelines All this and much more with AuthorYOU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles and Forewo...

Do you know what makes a professionally looking book? You should--it will be the "deal breaker" for most buyers if you miss the mark. Get the inside scoop from Robin Cutler, the Director of IngramSpark on what makes and BREAKS a book in a book buyer's decision process. -design items that make buyers crazy. -what authors need to do now to sell more books. -what's new and great about the POD world. All this and much more with AuthorYOU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles and IngramSpa...

The book proposal is an essential component of pitching to a traditional publisher. But, did you know that it is also a huge plus for any author who sets out to publish? It creates the ultimate gameplan to keep you focused … and successful. Join Your Guide to Book Publishing Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles and the creator of the San Francisco Writers Conference agent Mike Larsen for the latest podcast … it’s all about you and your book/publishing journey success.

Get savvy writing tips and tools for authors to engage in starting today—the result: you enhance what you are doing forward as you move forward with writing plots, storylines, and characters. Author, Narrator, Actress Mara Purl joins Judith Briles for an hour of a dozen plus ideas that will delight and surprise you. Loved the tips about screenplay secrets that every fiction writer can use in this podcast of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with AuthorYOU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host J...

What a great way to add to the first month of the year with savvy tips and tools for authors to engage and enhance what they are doing forward. And that includes the business side, embracing all that is deductible and building the author’s business to levels not imagined including your community sponsoring your own TV show. Tom Antion joins Judith Briles for an hour of a dozen plus ideas that will delight and surprise you. Loved the tips and a few of the ways that authors can implement to delive...

What a great way to kick off the first month of the year with savvy tips and essential tools for authors to use that will enhance what they are doing from this day forward. Kelly Johnson joins Judith Briles for an hour of a dozen plus ideas that will delight and surprise you. Loved the tips and a few of the websites referred to in this podcast of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Do you want to get a book done fast, really fast? You can and with in this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, you will get a variety of tips and tricks to speed up the writing process to get your book out pronto. -Discover the four essential questions every writer should ask as he or she begins their book. -For any entrepreneur or business person, a book becomes the superior business card. -Tips for what to do when writers block surfaces. With host and The Book Shepherd, Judith Br...

Stephanie Chandler

Besides crappy editing, the cover design of a book could easily be the kiss of death--don't pick this one up! The interiors can sing and carry an awesome theme and design throughout the read. Does yours? In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd and Host Judith Briles are delighted to have multi-award winning book designer Rebecca Finkle in front of the mic. Your takeaways include: -Why the first 3-7 seconds of any cover are the deal breaker. -What words you nee...

Mark Coker

The Author’s Journey has highs and lows along with twists and turns. Joining the Book Shepherd and Host Judith Briles in this edtion of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is multi-award winning author Lisa Rienicke who reveals the mistakes and successes she’s encountered. Within discover the 6 essential steps that have led to her author success. It's the Author's Journey. Lisa's evolution from doing her first book herself to the use of a “core” of pros to take her and her books to the next, n...

AHA for all authors: do you want to sell at least 200 books over the next two weeks? And, do you know the #1 way to sell books? John Kremer joins host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for a lively how to in creating massive books sales in a short period of time. Join in if you want book selling success. You can and you will—this podcast has got tips from John Kremer to kickstart your success and outsell what the average self-publishing author does in a lifetime in just a few weeks. Loved the ...

Oh-oh—there’s a new stealth publishing predator lurking. Get the essential steps for authors on how to identify publishing predators that could be rising in the midst and how to search for and do if they surface. Host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles has steps to take, starting now: -If you have been snared, key steps to immediately take to do a financial rescue- -Listen to the latest update on publishing predators. -Learn how to find them on the internet. -and much more. If you are publishin...

A critical component of dealing with the book overwhelm is creating a spending plan—both for time and money—for book marketing and social media engagement. As an author: -learning about what moves books; -what trigger points allow an author to soar above “like” books; -what the sweet spot of book marketing is leads to success. Another excellent and insight AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast for author and book success with host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles and Amy Collins.

Do you know what the Fan Base Formula for Authors is? How about how to land a spot on the USA TODAY Bestseller list? Do you know the steps to expand your categories from two to ten on Amazon? You will and so much more on this podcast on AuthorU- Your Guide to Book Publishing with The Book Shepherd and her guest, Adam Hoague.

It’s a huge yahoo for authors in this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Host The Book Shepherd Judith Briles and Publicity Hound Joan Stewart dive into 11 amazing ways to gather up promo and create marketing for you and your book. -Did you know that there are over 3,000 #book bloggers? -Do you want your book in front of them? -How about getting 10 ways to use a press release that you never thought about? And lots more. You will get terrific tips for authors for brandi...