Episodes
Dec. 10, 2014
Online Shopping Carts and Managing Website Mail Lists Show 12-11-2014
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...
Dec. 3, 2014
Love Your Book Interior and Exterior Show 12-04-2014
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...
Nov. 23, 2014
The Mother of ALL Book Publishing Competitions Show 11-24-2014
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...
Nov. 19, 2014
Printing Options for Authors, Part II Show 11-20-2014
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 ... ...
Nov. 12, 2014
What's Under the Book Covers and Between the Sheets Show 11-13-2014
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...
Nov. 5, 2014
Book Printing Tips & Tricks 11-06-2014
Are all book printers alike? It's a good questions and the answer is, Nope ... 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 deep-...
Oct. 29, 2014
Social Media Engagement for Authors Show 10-30-2014
This week's show on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing is all treats, no tricks. Using social media to sell your books is the portal that every author needs to understand, to use, and remove the resistance roadblocks th...
Oct. 22, 2014
What's HOT in eBooks, Including Kids Show 10-23-2014
Nope, eBooks didn't eliminate print books, contrary to what many thought would happen--print books are doing well, in fact, sales were up 4.3% this summer. BUT, eBooks are an important part to your mix. Today's show will focu...
Oct. 15, 2014
Author & Writer Creativity Goosers Show 10-16-2014
Today, on Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith will deep-dive into Creativity with a Twist--how to develop the skill that we all have. Her guest is Ronda Sheya, principal in the Sheya-Group.com in Colorado. AND, one...
Oct. 8, 2014
Author Photos--What to Do and When to Do It Show 10-09-2014
Your photos are a critical component to any author's online and offline presence. The questions: What photos are on your website?, What photos and images are in your social media outreach? and What photos and images are you u...
Oct. 1, 2014
Creating Videos for Websites and Products Show 10-02-2014
Videos are a critical component to any author's online presence. The questions: -What videos are on your website? -What videos are in your social media outreach? and -What videos are you using to support both you and your boo...
Sept. 24, 2014
Crowdfunding for Authors Using Kickstarter Show 9-25-2014
Authors and authors-to-be want to make sure they have enough money to fund their book project. Crowdfunding is one of their go-to places to bring in those moneys. Today's program brings in a key player from Kickstarter is goi...
Sept. 17, 2014
Costs of Publishing Show 9-18-2014
Authors and authors-to-be want to know what what the true cost of publishing is. And the answer is: it depends. It depends on what type of book you have. It depends on what your market for selling is. It depends on what your ...
Sept. 10, 2014
Publishing Timelines-Roadmap Part 2 Show 09-11-2014
Part II ... Every author and writer needs a Timeline, let few create them ... and in case of BOOK ... most authors just want to get it written ... thinking about marketing, publicity, the production needs post the writing. No...
Sept. 3, 2014
PublishingTimelines-Roadmap Part 1 Show 09-04-2014
I'ts Part I ... Every author and writer needs a Timeline, let few create them ... and in case of BOOK ... most authors just want to get it written ... thinking about marketing, publicity, the production needs post the writing...
Aug. 27, 2014
Creativity: Adding Juice to Your Project Show 08-28-2014
Every author and writer gets stuck once in awhile ... we need juice... where does it come from? Joining Judith Briles today is Jake Williams, author, illustrator, artist who develops pics and illustrations on the spot. Learn ...
Aug. 20, 2014
Romancing the Librarian Show 08-21-2014
Libraries are a great place to sell your book to ... as well as create events around you and your book. In this edition of Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing, Judith has Kari May, the President of the Elbert County Libr...
Aug. 13, 2014
eBooks, Inkling, Fix Covers Show 08-14-2014
You've got a book, or will soon ... what's next? Next is what's next. Joining Judith Briles today is Rebecca Finkel, multi-award winning designer. Think: 1. conversion to kindle -Is it a good idea? -How about kindle only no p...
Aug. 7, 2014
Get Your Book Reviewed by the RIGHT Reviewers Show 08-08-2014
Authors, Books and Book Reviews all go together. Today is a deep dive into what reviews, how to submit, which ones to look at and how to make your submission shine to get attention. With Judith Briles today is Victoria Suther...
July 31, 2014
How to Create Your Virtual Book Tour Show 08-01-2014
Out with the old ...in with the new. Today's show will focus on creating a Virtual Book Tour for the author and book. Judith's guest is D’vorah Lansky. She has been marketing online and mentoring authors since 2007 and the be...
July 22, 2014
ISBNs and Beyond Show 07-24-2014
ISBNs are something every author needs. And there is plenty more that comes along with them and in addition to them. In a fast hour, Judith and her guest will explore what you need, when you need it PLUS new items that are be...
July 16, 2014
eBooks: Create, Format, Sell Show 07-17-2014
eBooks are part of the author's world. You may not read them, but lots of your readers do. You want to create your books in print and "e" and audio. Today's show will focus on the latest and greatest in the "e" world and more...
July 9, 2014
Author Branding Tips and Strategies Show 07-10-2014
Branding is critical for the success of today's author. Branding with book, website, promotional material ... everything. Today's show is all about creating Rock the World branding. With Judith today is Lori Ruff, acknowledge...
July 2, 2014
Publishing Nuggets for Newbies and Oldies Show 7-03-2014
Would you love to have someone on your shoulder, delivering all the "nuggets" to keep you out of publishing doo-doo? That's what this show is all about. Although you might think of them as Nuggets for Newbies and Oldies ... t...