Episodes

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...

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...

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? ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week's show focuses on all the gizmos and gadgets, online shopping carts and email marketing/newsletter services that can make the author's publishing, writing and marketing life sane. Kelly Johnson, Judith's favorite Ge...

Throughout the final quarter of the year, Judith features top members of "her team" in the creation of THE BOOK. This week's show comes back to the cover and interior... with a different voice, Michele DeFlippo, the CEO of 11...

How would you like to win a contest that is based on the quality and creativity of your work? You can. AuthorU.org is sponsoring, along with two dozen other majors--likes IngramSpark, Thomson Shore, New Shelves, The Book Shep...

Are all printing options alike? Do you have a clue on what happens once you engage a printer--what happens before the ink goes on? And what happens in the cover printing and binding? Most authors don't think about it all ... ...

Are all book designers alike? It's a good questions and the answer is, No way ... and you need to know what's out there and which is best for you and your book. Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will de...