Episodes

IngramSpark 101 - Get Your Books to Market Quick Show 03-05-2015
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...
How to Craft a TED/TEDx Short Talk on Book Show 02-26-2015
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...
How to Create Book Buzz for Hot Publicity & Marketing Show 02-17-2015
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 ...
Creating Flash Fiction and Narrative Writing Show 02-12-2015
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...
From Author to Publisher Show 02-05-2015
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...
The Missing Piece in Web Marketing Show 01-29-2015
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...
CrowdFunding 2015 the PubSlush Way! Show 1-22-2015
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...
eMarketing: Grow Your Legion of Fans Show 01-15-2015
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...
Common Author Mistakes and Mishaps Show 01-08-2015
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...
The Secrets to Book Shepherding Show 1--2015
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...
How to Create a Knockout Book Event 12-25-2014
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...
The Author's Journey Show 12-18-2014
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...
Online Shopping Carts and Managing Website Mail Lists Show 12-11-2014
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...
Love Your Book Interior and Exterior Show 12-04-2014
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...
The Mother of ALL Book Publishing Competitions Show 11-24-2014
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...
Printing Options for Authors, Part II Show 11-20-2014
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 ... ...
What's Under the Book Covers and Between the Sheets Show 11-13-2014
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...
Book Printing Tips & Tricks 11-06-2014
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-...
Social Media Engagement for Authors Show 10-30-2014
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...
What's HOT in eBooks, Including Kids Show 10-23-2014
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...
Author & Writer Creativity Goosers Show 10-16-2014
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...
Author Photos--What to Do and When to Do It Show 10-09-2014
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...
Creating Videos for Websites and Products Show 10-02-2014
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...
Crowdfunding for Authors Using Kickstarter Show 9-25-2014
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...