Episodes

OMG - Avoid Top Publishing Blunders Show 09-15-2016
Sept. 8, 2016

OMG - Avoid Top Publishing Blunders Show 09-15-2016

Whether you are a newbie author or one that has been on the path with several books, there hasn't been a publishing adventure that hasn't had mistakes--blunders, bloopers and boo-boos. Some are minor hiccups--others financial...
How to Create an Awesome Author Blog Show 09-08-2016
Sept. 7, 2016

How to Create an Awesome Author Blog Show 09-08-2016

Should an author put time and energy into creating a blog? Yes indeed! In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host and publishing expert Judith Briles will reveal with Joel Friedlander the steps to take; on...
What works - and what doesn't - in Amazon's New Marketing Programs Show 09-01-2016
Aug. 31, 2016

What works - and what doesn't - in Amazon's New Marketing Programs Show 09-01-2016

The buzz on Amazon's new marketing programs is out---authors want to know what works and what doesn't. In this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host and publishing expert Judith Briles will reveal which ones ...
Steps to Create a Book in Less than 10 Hours Show 08-18-2016
Aug. 15, 2016

Steps to Create a Book in Less than 10 Hours Show 08-18-2016

Authors need to learn insider tips on how to "write" and present above the masses of writers and books that are pouring forth daily. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mitchell Levy is back to identify...
Using Drama & Conflict to Soar Your Writing and Books Show 08-11-2016
Aug. 10, 2016

Using Drama & Conflict to Soar Your Writing and Books Show 08-11-2016

Authors need to learn insider tips on how to "write" and present above the masses of writers and books that are pouring forth daily. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Mara Purl rejoins Judith Briles T...
Book Funnels and Speaking Create HUGE Book Sales Show 8-4-2016
Aug. 2, 2016

Book Funnels and Speaking Create HUGE Book Sales Show 8-4-2016

Authors need to get into a the position of being a speaker on their books and creating spots on their websites that will hook visitors and convert them to sales. Authors need to learn about book funnels and how to use them st...
How to Be a Smart, Successful Author Show 07-28-2016
July 26, 2016

How to Be a Smart, Successful Author Show 07-28-2016

Authors need to get into a strategic mindset to really crack the Book Code. In this week's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Show, Julie Anne Eason, author of The Profitable Business Author joins Judith Briles The Book Sh...
Publishing Essentials for Books & Authors Show 07-21-2016
July 19, 2016

Publishing Essentials for Books & Authors Show 07-21-2016

Authors need the right stuff in the front and back matter of their books.Today's episode is with host Judith Briles solo as she walks you through 10 elements from front and back matter that every book should have. Judith is t...
Sizzling Wasabi PR Tips for ALL Authors Show 07-13-2016
July 12, 2016

Sizzling Wasabi PR Tips for ALL Authors Show 07-13-2016

Authors need ongoing help and a boot in the tush to get effective PR for themselves and their books. Today's episode is beyond the trolling--it's the "insiders" how-tos in getting sizzling and fast attention from the media. W...
How to Get Discovered on Amazon Show 07-07-2016
July 6, 2016

How to Get Discovered on Amazon Show 07-07-2016

Calling all Authors and Authors-to-be: Have you written a book, but feel clueless on how to upload it to CreateSpace or IngramSpark or anything to do within the Amazon realm? Today, join Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer an...
Get to the Root of Successful Author Publishing Show 06-30-2016
June 29, 2016

Get to the Root of Successful Author Publishing Show 06-30-2016

This week's show is with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, solo. Every author needs to get back to the basics--what brought them to the authoring party. Revisit why you are doing this, what keeps you going--even through the m...
Book Marketing with Bublish and Book BUbbles Show 06-08-2016
June 22, 2016

Book Marketing with Bublish and Book BUbbles Show 06-08-2016

Create book bubbles to market your book. Try something new; be different and noticeable by standing above the clouds and noise--book bubbles create book buzz. Today, learn a Fun way to market your book with Bublish and its bo...
How to Avoid Author Hiccups and Transition from Novice to Expert Show 06-16-2016
June 15, 2016

How to Avoid Author Hiccups and Transition from Novice to Expert Show 06-16-2016

The savvy author knows that there are hiccups along the publishing path. He or she can identify them because they've landed in a few of the potholes within the journey. This week's show features Judith's favorite Geek Girl an...
How to Green-Light Your Book Project Show  06-09-2016
June 7, 2016

How to Green-Light Your Book Project Show 06-09-2016

Author’s Platforms are like a mosaic: a collage of expertise, execution, fans, previous media & books, author personality, contacts and social media with biggest component being author expertise. You and your book’s window of...
11 Ways to Pitch to Media Starting NOW Show 06-02-2016
June 1, 2016

11 Ways to Pitch to Media Starting NOW Show 06-02-2016

The savvy author knows that media can help support book sales. It can also nail down your status as "the expert". This week's show has a leader in the publicity field, the Publicity Hound Joan Stewart is back with fast ideas ...
Hot Tools on AudioBook Creation for Authors Show 05-25-2016
May 24, 2016

Hot Tools on AudioBook Creation for Authors Show 05-25-2016

The savvy author knows that eBooks have dropped again in sales; print books have increased and leading the JUMP in sales in AudioBooks. A lot has happened over the last year. This week's show has a leader in the Audiobook fie...
Sell Your Books Show 05-19-2016
May 18, 2016

Sell Your Books Show 05-19-2016

In today’s crowded marketplace it’s becoming more and more challenging for authors and publishers to generate buzz for a book and let readers know it’s out there. Many authors and small presses don’t know where to start – in ...
Book & Author Publicity How-tos Show 05-12-2016
May 11, 2016

Book & Author Publicity How-tos Show 05-12-2016

Your book is coming. How are you going to shout it out? By yourself ... or are you going to bring in a publicity specialist? Today's author needs to know what's working in publicty; how to get it; when to avoid it; what to do...
Book Awards for Authors - Should You Enter? Show 05-05-2016
May 4, 2016

Book Awards for Authors - Should You Enter? Show 05-05-2016

This week on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles will explore BOOK AWARDS for authors. It takes a lots to promote and market a book ... and have a Book Award may just add the right spice to your mix. Book awa...
How to Train the Amazon Gorilla Show 04-28-2016
April 27, 2016

How to Train the Amazon Gorilla Show 04-28-2016

WOWSA ... Authors should be doing the happy dance because of Amazon and what it offers. The question is: are you as the author using all its bells and whistles. The Book Shepherd is Judith Briles. This week with Amy Collins, ...
Amazon's New Way to Move Eyeballs to Your Books Show 04-21-2016
April 20, 2016

Amazon's New Way to Move Eyeballs to Your Books Show 04-21-2016

Holy Moley ... Amazon has created a powerhouse of tools for authors to use to move massive eyeballs to books. The result: book sales and huge search engine rankings. This edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is al...
Understand Publishing Jargon Show 04-13-2016
April 13, 2016

Understand Publishing Jargon Show 04-13-2016

Publishing is confusing. Knowing what elements you need in your book is one thing; understanding what all the jargon means is anothe . Within this edition of AuthorU – Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles begins to wa...
How to Get Sponsors for Your Book Show 04-07-2016
April 6, 2016

How to Get Sponsors for Your Book Show 04-07-2016

The business of authoring and publishing can be expensive. Within this edition of AuthorU – Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith Briles has Stephanie Chandler as her guest expert. You will learn: -how to get advertisers for ...
Boundary Pushing for Snagging Media Show 03-30-2016
March 29, 2016

Boundary Pushing for Snagging Media Show 03-30-2016

How would you like to get reporters to ring your phone off the hook or load your email up with "I want you!" Ever since Dan Janal wrote the first book about Internet marketing in 1993, he’s been pushing the boundaries and try...