Episodes

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Calling all writers … discover the awesome resource that the Thesaurus Collection delivers. Created by Angela Ackerman and Becca Publis, you will learn about: - a database to get unstuck when writing emotions, -dealing with p...

One of the hottest social media formats for authors and book selling is Instagram. -What is it? -How do you use it? -What tips can authors use to position their expertise and books in this fast moving image rich platform. You...

I’ve been using slides for decades in my presentations. What I learned in less than 60 minutes on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing will change how I create future PowerPoint presentations for when I speak...

Authors know that social media is a must for book influence and book marketing. —how do you control it; -how do you know which platforms to use; -how do you decide; -how often do you post; -what new tools should be used for b...

Taxes are rarely fun … and this week’s show is one of those “essentials” that all authors need to listen to. With Podcast Host Judith Briles is Abby Eisenkraft, a federally licensed Enrolled Agent (EA) and Accredited Tax Advi...

Book launches that are based on the “traditional” publishing methods don’t work for self and indie authors—gather new strategies for the new author along with a variety of ideas on repurposing old content. The savvy author ne...

Amazon has made massive changes over the summer months leaving authors and publishers in confusion and at times, chaos. Today's show with book expert Amy Collins an publishing expert and host Judith Briles is designed to make...

Calling all authors who has a story in their book—fiction and nonfiction. Can it be on the screen as in film or TV? If that's a YES, It’s time for you to discover StoryRocket.com. An awesome new platform that brings producers...

Hey authors: tune into how to position themselves as the speaker for any event. -Are there tips and tricks in getting marketed as a speaker? -How about getting the attention of meeting planners and decision makers? -Do you ha...

In this podcast of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Judith Briles brings back Kimberley Grabas to explore: -ways to roll out a book; -to create a rolling book launch; -how to find the sweet spot in building relatio...

Discover what successful authors know about getting publicity for their books … and you may not. Joining host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is ace author and book...

Discover what Martha Stewart, George Will and other NY Times best sellers have in common: it’s Karen Strauss, who reveals the NY publishing push out that’s done for “the front list authors” to independent and small press auth...

OMG... Kick in the Butt podcast for all writers on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and master fiction editor Barb Wilson. —Did you know that there are over 10,000 gr...

The savvy author knows that pitching is essential to their success. Knowing what to say; when to say it; and how to to say it enables authors to position themselves as author experts. Get the magic that comes from the Perfect...

Do numbers really tell all? The answer is NO, when it comes to where sales are coming from for books, eBooks and audiobooks. The truth is that what is reported by the APA—American Publishers Assn reflect the numbers of are no...

One of the best ways to sell books is to speak. The question becomes: who pays speakers. And how do authors find them? With Judith Briles for this podcast is Ed Rigsbee, an expert in getting booked to speak for both associati...

Publicity veteran Irwin Zucker joins host Judith Briles on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. With over 60 years in promoting authors, Irwin offers imagination and insight to what’s happening in to...

Did you know that an essential ingredient for writing and publishing success is "patience"? Yep, that's what publishing expert Jane Friedman, the author of The Business of Writing reveals on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide...

-Most authors would love to increase their efficiency in the writing process. -Most authors want to sell lots of books. -Most authors want to know how to get through the publishing maze. Get the latest on what speedy publishi...

Internet Marketing powerhouse Tom Antion joins The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for an indepth show on how to create a seven-figure internet marketing strategy. It all comes from one word: copywriting. When authors use the rig...