Episodes

June 23, 2014

Publishing Predators-What to Look For, What to Do if You Get Hooked Show 6-24-2014

There are more "self-publishing" companies out there who claim to be experts in publishing books, yet are they? They answer is a resounding NO ... what they are are experts in separating your from your credit card money and d...
June 18, 2014

Legal Stuff: copyrights, terminating contracts, co-authors Show 06-19-2014

All books create legal questions for authors. What are Yours? Is your book something that the needs permissions? Are you in a contract that is a mess and you want to get out of it? Are you thinking about doing a co-author agr...
June 11, 2014

Insider Tips to Sell Your Book for Film and TV Show 6-12-2014

Is your book something that the TV fans will gobble up ... or even for the big screen? Today's show is all about conversion... how do you transition from author of a book to one that has a book make into a movie or land on th...
June 2, 2014

Tips and Tricks to Rock Your Book Publicity Show 6-03-2014

Every author is on the lookout for how to get more publicity and how to publicize their book. Today's show is all bout that with the Founder of JKS Communications, Julie Schoerke with host Judith Briles, they will cover: -Wha...
May 26, 2014

Awesome FREE Websites and Apps for Authors and Books Show 5-27-2014

Every author is on the lookout for cool stuff for the website--all the gizmos and gadgets that will make the book and the author soar above the crowds! And it can bring money--lots of it. Today, Judith has Kelly Johnson with ...
May 21, 2014

Speaking on Your Books, Part II Show 5-22-2014

Speaking on your book is HOT! And it can bring money--lots of it. th Briles knows speaking, spending over 35 years of the international platform making a living with her mouth and her words. She goes solo today, show you how ...
May 14, 2014

How to Create a Speech on Your Book, Part I 5-15-2014

Speaking on your book is HOT! And it can bring money--lots of it. th Briles knows speaking, spending over 35 years of the international platform making a living with her mouth and her words. She goes solo today, show you how ...
May 7, 2014

CrowdFunding with The Book Shepherd Show 05-08-2014

Judith Briles is The Book Shepherd. She knows CROWDFUNDING, assisting many of her clients in the process--ALL have been successful in reaching their goals. -The key steps you need to be successful in any crowdfunding book pro...
April 30, 2014

Strategies for Author Blogs and How to Monetize Show 5-1-2014

Tammy Bleck is the voice behind Witty Woman Writing, a blog with a huge and dedicated following that has led to speaking gigs, book ghosting and Ka-ching in the bank! She's got lots to share in this hour of Author U - Your Gu...
April 23, 2014

HOT-How to Create Audio for Your Book Show 4-24-2014

Audio books are HOT! With Judith Briles today is Daniel Hall, who will reveal the What, Why, How and Costs to create yours ... and how to get help when you need it. We will go over: -Why are audiobooks so hot? -Why every auth...
April 16, 2014

Blogs Move Books via Joan Stewart Show 4-17-2014

Joan Stewart is the Publicity Hound, a mistress of blogging and bottomless source of tidbits and how-tos for authors. -Quick and dirty tricks to write fast blogs. -The key points in get you and your book out there. -What's ne...
April 9, 2014

Book Printing for Self and Indie Authors Show 04-10-2014

Contrary to what many still believe, printed books aren't disappearing. Knowing the ins and outs and what type of printing is appropriate for your book is critical. You must have questions. Author U - Your Guide to Book Publi...
April 2, 2014

Dan Poynter on Publishing Today Show 04-03-2014

Dan Poynter is the author of the pioneering The Self-Publishing Manual. Plenty is going to be covered this hour:, including: -Today's sweet spot for book marketing. -The key points in marketing to right audience. -How to deep...
March 26, 2014

2014 Update: eBooks Revisited with Mark Coker 3-27-2014

What's new, what's old, what needs to be dumped ... in the eBook world. This week will be Mark Coker, the CEO of Smashwords, one of the top eBook platforms to position eBooks on. Plenty is going to be covered this hour: -Toda...
March 19, 2014

Book Marketing Tips with John Kremer Show 03-20-2014

Famous last words: My book is done ... I'm done! No you are not ... you are just starting. That is, if you want to sell your book. Master Book Marketer John Kremer joins Judith Briles in this session of Author U-Your Guide to...
March 13, 2014

The Author and Book Pitch Show 03-14-2014

Most authors totally, and I mean totally suck at pitching their book ... and themselves ... potential buyers. They won't be after this week's show. You will learn a variety of strategies and techniques to move you into the pi...
March 5, 2014

IngramSpark and Self Publishing - Just the Facts Show 03-06-2014

Options for authors continue to evolve. Last year, the Granddaddy of wholesalers, Ingram jumped into the full force of self-publishing with IngramSpark. Using the POD format, and of course the more upscale Lightning Source qu...
Feb. 23, 2014

Create Your Author and Book Platform Show 02-27-2014

The Author and Book Platform are finally getting the attending the need. The author needs. The publishing company needs. Judith Briles is the author of Author YOU: Creating and Building the Author and Book Platform. During th...
Feb. 19, 2014

#Author Overwhelm - Virtual Assistants to the Rescue Show 02-20-2014

Are you overwhelmed? Could you use an extra set of eyes, ears, hands ... how about another brain? If yes, have you thought about using a Virtual Assistant? -Get website help. -Key questions to use in interviewing a VA. -Trick...
Feb. 12, 2014

Insider Tips for Publicity and Using a Literary Publicist Show 02-13-2014

What author doesn't want publicity to move his or her book? None in our opinion. Your marketing and publicity game plan will make or break your success. In this fast paced author, you will: -Learn how to attract a top book pu...
Feb. 4, 2014

Awesome #Author #Websites SHOW 02-05-2014

What author doesn't need a website? None in Author U's opinion. Your website is more than just a business card. It's the portal to your publishing empire. And to you, as the author. -What author websites need and others don't...
Jan. 29, 2014

Crowdfunding Book Strategies for Authors Show 01-30-2014

What author doesn't need money to fund their book ... research, production and marketing? Would you like to learn about how to get OPM ... other people's money ... to support you and your book? If yes, then Crowdfunding for A...
Jan. 22, 2014

Becoming the Positional Expert with Your Book Show 01-23-2014

Want to stand WAY ABOVE the author and book cloud? To become the GO-TO Expert in whatever your topic is and about? Would you like to book speeches that pay you and buy your book? What about consulting that is based on your ar...
Jan. 15, 2014

Book Bubbles ... Discover a New Way for Readers to Discover YOU and Your BOOK Show: 1-16-2014

Want to stand WAY ABOVE the author and book cloud? Would you love to drift in and around a variety of conversations ... being a tad different so you are easily noticeable? Would you like to have a platform where readers find ...