Episodes
May 27, 2015
CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers-Part I Show 05-28-2015
Authors are looking for ways to fund and pay for their books--from creating to production to printing. This show and next week's is all about crowdfunding Judith's way. She has a brand, spanking new book that you want to get ...
May 19, 2015
The 9 Lives of a Book or Beyond SEO Show 05-20-2015
Authors are looking for ways to build a better, bigger and stronger publishing platform--to expand their brand and create more revenue. Joining The Book Shepherd Judith Briles is ebook expert and graphics designer Nick Taylor...
May 13, 2015
Avoid the Top Mistakes Authors Make in Publishing and Design Show 05-14-2015
The AuthorU Extravaganza is over and The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles will be highlighting several of the key takeaways from it over the next two shows. The Extravaganza is designed for the author who is serious about being s...
May 6, 2015
Book Marketing Expert John Kremer Unplugged Show 5-07-2015
What author doesn't want to sell books? You will learn a variety of ways that you will begin to enjoy book marketing. The result book sales. John Kremer, marketing guru has several tips throughout the hour. In this show, Judi...
April 29, 2015
Amazon Mojo-What Works, What Doesn't Show 04-30-2015
What author doesn't want to rock Amazon. There are a lot of options--so fantastic; others not so hot. Judith will explore what to use, what to avoid within the Amazon empire including which options are best for selling your b...
April 21, 2015
The Author and Book Branding Show 04-23-2015
What author doesn't to be branded as the expert and go to person? What author doesn't want his or her book to be the "bomb"? Many talk about branding, but it's more than a name, logo or even a book cover. In this show, Judith...
April 15, 2015
Create SuperFans and Find SuperReaders Show 04-16-2015
What author doesn't want fans ... superfans ... that wait for every new item you create? Books, Products ... you name it. When they hear that you have something "new" out, they are first in line to get your latest. Today's Au...
April 6, 2015
The Importance of Editing Your Book Show 04-09-2015
Should a book be edited? A: Does it get cold in Alaska? What kind of editing should a book have? A: How many fingers do you have? How much does editing cost? A: What type of editing do you need? When should a book be edited? ...
April 1, 2015
Shout Out You Are an Expert Show 04-02-2015
Once Authors have a book out, it's official ... expertise can be claimed ... but can it be supported? Will the media identify you as such. Will audiences want to hear you? Will your readers look at your book, buy your book, e...
March 25, 2015
HOT Tips and Tools for Websites / Blogs / Authors Show 03-26-2015
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is an important factor for your website and blog. Get the latest in hot tips and tools ... Learn some of the basic tips about title, keywords and descriptions to have on your website, pages...
March 18, 2015
Creating Book Trailers & Videos Show 03-19-2015
Does an author need a book trailer for his or her book? Let's start with a few questions: 1. Is video important for the promotion and marketing of a new book. Yes. 2. Are there as many ways to make a book trailer as there are...
March 11, 2015
Amplify Your Book Everywhere Show 03-12-2015
How would you like to be able to shout your book out EVERYWHERE? How would you like to really create unique and compelling content that drives readers, viewers, listeners to you and whatever you are about? Today's show is all...
March 4, 2015
IngramSpark 101 - Get Your Books to Market Quick Show 03-05-2015
How would you like to create a book, get it published with quality at its core and do it without feeling that you need Fort Knox to underwrite the costs? You can and you will learn a variety of tricks--some old, some very new...
Feb. 25, 2015
How to Craft a TED/TEDx Short Talk on Book Show 02-26-2015
Are you speaking on your books? Do you know that one of the hottest positionings come come from the "short" talk market? That a TED talk can leap frog your expertise? Today on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith...
Feb. 16, 2015
How to Create Book Buzz for Hot Publicity & Marketing Show 02-17-2015
The experts agree that publicity is 10 times more valuable than advertising ... but what is it ... and what do you need to do to get it for your book? Critical questions and today's show has the answers. Judith Briles' guest ...
Feb. 11, 2015
Creating Flash Fiction and Narrative Writing Show 02-12-2015
Good writing has to grab the reader immediately, then draw them into the world the author has created. It may seem that is just takes "talent" to accomplish this. Actually, it also takes skill. Talent can't be taught. Skill c...
Feb. 4, 2015
From Author to Publisher Show 02-05-2015
There’s an astonishingly huge difference between publishing your own book, and taking on other authors and trying to make a profitable business out of publishing their books. As the Indie Publishing field matures, we’re start...
Jan. 28, 2015
The Missing Piece in Web Marketing Show 01-29-2015
Today's show is all about the ONE, single missing piece in web marketing. You are probably up to your eyeballs in how to do this and how to do that. Whether it's Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn ... you name it...
Jan. 21, 2015
CrowdFunding 2015 the PubSlush Way! Show 1-22-2015
No matter how much you think you need to publish a book--surprise, you may need more. The world of crowdfunding keeps changing for authors. Back again is the amazing Amanda Barbara, bringing AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publish...
Jan. 14, 2015
eMarketing: Grow Your Legion of Fans Show 01-15-2015
No matter how well you write, let’s face it, most authors aren’t online marketing experts. Chances are, you have neither the time nor budget to develop that expertise — you just want trustworthy advice and easy-to-implement i...
Jan. 7, 2015
Common Author Mistakes and Mishaps Show 01-08-2015
With upwards of 3 million new books being published every year, it's tough to achieve publishing success. As an author, even if you've written a great book, there are so many missteps you can take that can derail your chances...
Dec. 29, 2014
The Secrets to Book Shepherding Show 1--2015
Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will deep-dive into all the nuances of working with a Book Shepherd ... from your idea to manuscript to execution to the TaDah--your book. She is solo today... as a Boo...
Dec. 18, 2014
How to Create a Knockout Book Event 12-25-2014
Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will deep-dive into how to "work an author event" and "celebration." With her is million book bestseller Susan RoAne. Her book, How to Work a Room was published 25 year...
Dec. 17, 2014
The Author's Journey Show 12-18-2014
Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will deep-dive into jkey components of the Author's Journey--from idea to execution to outcome. With her is author Ashlee Bratton who launched Life Before the Lottery t...