Episodes
Oct. 27, 2022
Author Trends Coming for 2023 10-27-2022
It's crystal ball time ... time to open up authors' glazing eyes to review and then plan forward. With AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles, award-winning cover ad book designer Rebecca Finkel ...
Oct. 20, 2022
The Power of Questions in Writing & Speaking 10-20-2022
Do you know that the power of creating the right questions starts with your personal observance--what you see ... what you hear? In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, author Christine Kahane joins ...
Oct. 13, 2022
Author Smarts: Editing and Self-Editing 10-13-2022
Author Smarts: Editing and Self-Editing What is self-editing? It’s more than just using spell check and the edit feature in your Word software. There are a variety of stages in “self-editing” before a manuscript goes to publi...
Oct. 6, 2022
Writing Children’s Books Are Not Child’s Play 10-06-2022
Writing Children’s Books Are Not Child’s Play What is a children’s book? It’s more than just a “fairy tale.” There are six main areas for children’s books—Board, Picture, Early, Chapter, Middle, Young Adult plus comic and gra...
Sept. 29, 2022
The Author Platform 09-29-2022
Have you ever wondered what best-selling authors have that you don't? Have you ever wondered what are they doing to get their books on the bestseller lists? Have you ever wondered what is their secret? Wonder no more ... the ...
Sept. 22, 2022
Essential Tips for Authors & Indie Bookstores 09-22-2022
Authors always have questions about bookstores starting with: Will they carry my book? Host Dr.Judith Briles The Book Shepherd delivers an informative AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with the Colorado and vision...
Sept. 15, 2022
Protecting Authors from Fraud 09-15-2022
Cheryl Obermiller, author of FraudPoints joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles for an eye... and ear ... opening podcast. Takeaways include: -Steps to take when piracy occurs. -What is copyright i...
Sept. 8, 2022
Author Speaking Must Haves - part 2 09-08-2022
Are you dancing the Cash Cow Two-Step? In my option, you should be! Get ready to fast-forward podcast to move you into book sales...big book sales. With the Cash Cow Two-Step, you will use your awesome words and wisdom, to cr...
Sept. 1, 2022
Website Tabs for Speaking Success Part I 09-01-2022
For a Speaker or Speaker-to-be, a website is a must-have. What’s on yours? Within it should be a Speaking Tab. Within the Speaking Tab are essentials ... must-haves that meeting planners are looking for. If they are missing ....
Aug. 25, 2022
Writing Crystal Clear Characters with Color 08-25-2022
Hey authors ... do your readers know your characters quickly? The answer is most don't. It's time for clarity in your character writing and do it with distinction, delineations, and dimension. Bestselling author Mara Purl joi...
Aug. 18, 2022
Zooming Tips for Participants & Presenters 08-18-2022
Are you Zooming? As a guest? As a presenter. AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles reveals a series of Do and Don't tips for being a PRESENTER as well as a PARTICIPANT in this fast hour. Online ...
Aug. 11, 2022
Writing with Heart and Voice 08-11-2022
Tis time to sharpen your writing style on this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, and her guest Sally Chetwynd. Your take aways include: -How to captur...
Aug. 4, 2022
Essential Tips on Publishing with a Purpose 08-04-2022
Publishing with a Purpose is the smart thing for authors to embrace ... to do. This episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Dr. Judith Briles and her guest Tara Alemany will reveal: - The differ...
July 28, 2022
Guerrilla Marketing for Authors 07-28-2022
Writing a book positions the author as an authority. With Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, is Orvel Ray Wilson, author of six of the legendary Guerrilla Marketing business books. T...
July 21, 2022
How to Write Erotica and Sex Scenes 07-21-2022
Most writers and authors avoid writing sex scenes--leaving it on the shelf of do not talk/write here. The episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast takes the topic off the shelf and looks at the art of Writ...
July 14, 2022
Book Printing Changes for Today 07-14-2022
Book Printing Has Changed ... and Author Planning Must, Too! Any printer can put ink on paper. The question should be asked: is the printer committed to the craft of building amazing books? On the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book P...
July 7, 2022
Finding Grants to Support Your Writing and Publishing 07-07-2022
If you would like financial support, it's time to discover Funds for Writers with C Hope Clark. There are lots of myths ... and facts ... for writers in applying for and obtaining a grant. If you want a guide at your side, th...
June 30, 2022
How to Write "it" Funny 06-30-2022
Dorothy Wilhelm is an international speaker, writer, media personality and podcaster. Her books, columns, podcasts, and presentations are woven with creativity and humor. Along with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podca...
June 23, 2022
Using Visualization for Publishing Success 06-23-2022
Author and Vision expert Dr. Lynn Hellerstein joins host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for an insightful episode on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s all about Vision, and its impact on writing, research...
June 16, 2022
Look It Up and Pin It Down-The Power of Research 06-16-2022
In today’s podcast, Dr. Judith Briles will reveal how to research nonfiction, fiction or legacy books. Why it’s essential to discover the basic story and then shred it; why you need three independent resources to verify; and ...
June 9, 2022
Untangling IngramSpark for Authors 06-09-2022
Untangling IngramSpark … The Good and the Not-So-Good Get the Good and Not-So-Good in Using IngramSpark for Publishing It’s time to do a refocus on what is happening in the IngramSpark world. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Boo...
June 2, 2022
Untangling Amazon's KDP for Authors 06-02-2022
Untangling Amazon's KDP for Authors ... The Good and the Ugly of KDP for Authors Part I If you want to avoid having to invest thousands of dollars printing up a quantity of books and handling fulfillment, then use either Amaz...
May 26, 2022
The Power of Humor 05-26-2022
Are you ready to find your Ahahaha moments? Learn how to use humor to enhance you every day and learn more about the many benefits of humor with comedienne Nancy Norton and podcast host Dr. Judith Briles: -How humor juices up...
May 19, 2022
POP Power Positioning with LinkedIN 05-19-2022
Marketing and writing with heart, not hype, direct response copywriter, marketing mentor and author of the award-winning book, Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget, Debra Jason joins podcast host Dr. Judith Briles for...