Author U Your Guide To Book Publishing

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 project. -How to identify and create rewards that attract your supporters. -How to strategize your Crowdfunding project from the beginning. -How to structure your video. -And lots more! Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

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 Guide to Book Publishing. -Quick and fast tricks to gather the attention of major players, life the Huffington Post. -The key points in get you and your blog out there and noticed. -the critical components that every blog needs. Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms. Tammy Bleck's site is www.TammyBleck.com

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 author should have their books in audiobook format as well? -What has changed in the marketplace for audiobooks that effects independent authors and publishers? Daniel Hall is a bestselling author, speaker, publisher, nurse, attorney and sometimes blogger. He is also the creator of the highly popular “Real Fast” brand of training products. He left law practice 8 years ago to build his publishing business and has never looked back. Daniel is a true serial entrepreneur and his list of URLs is longer than a piece of paper, so you can check out Daniel’s hub at www.DanielHallPresents.com. Daniel’s first product was the super-successful and very popular Speak on Cruise Ships program which is designed to help speakers trade their public speaking talents on luxury cruise ships worldwide. Now Danie

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 new to get the attention of journalists for your book. Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

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 Publishing has the answers. Tom Campbell is the VP of Sales at King Printing, one of the premier printers for self and indie publishers. Plenty is going to be covered this hour:, including: -How to bid your book for printing. -What's new in digital printing. -The key points in Book printing today. -What's new in book printing and how to save on printing costs. Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

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 dive your research. -What's new, what needs to be changed, what needs to be dumped in positioning your book. Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

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: -Today's sweet spot for your eBook pricing. -The key 5 key eBook platforms that you should be using. -Why it is a mistake to go solo on Amazon's eBook platform. -problems with Amazon's KDP platform. -Why eBook authors need to raise their game. Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

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 Book Publishing. It's Internet marketing, Internet Marketing, Internet marketing. Listen in. Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms.

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 pitching zone that creates buys vs. "I'm outta here." -What's a Pitch? -Why do authors need to create one? -What are the key essentials to every Pitch that are routinely missed? -How should a Pitch be structured? -How long should a Pitch be? -Why the Pitch is critical to publicity. Don't miss it...another high-content hour with Judith Briles, author of the multi-award-winning Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms and her guest, author Mary Jo Fay.

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 quality of printing over what Amazon delivers via CreateSpace iffy quality of printing. Here's the facts with the voice who manages IngramSpark that you should hear and understand in the As the Self-Publishing World Turns. During the hour, Manager Robin Cutler will-- -ID exactly what IngramSpark is and how it works. -The cost factors. -How to infuse color within the books interior for nominal costs. -Tricks and Tips you haven't thought about. All this and much more ... You don't want to miss this hour on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing Robin Cutler is the Independent Publisher Manager - IngramSpark At Ingram she leads a team assisting independent publishers in making their content available to retail partners throughout the world. Formerly Ms. Cutler was vendor manager at C

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 the hour, she will-- -ID the critical components of the every Platform. -Why the Platform is the cornerstone of your book's success. -How Hollywood got it right in the Monuments Men film. -Tricks and Tips you haven't thought about. -All this and much more ... A fast hour with Judith Briles as the expert. You don't want to miss this hour on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing.

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. -Tricks and Tips you haven't thought about VA for tasks to assign him or her. -Get social media help. -Tips on how to find a VA and what to pay one. All this and much more ... A fast hour with Judith Briles and Kelly Johnson, founder of CornerstoneVA. You don't want to miss this hour on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing.

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 publicist. -Learn how publicists choose their clients. -Tricks and Tips to find your key words to use in all your publicity. -what it takes to create a virtual blog tour. -Learn the MUSTS and MUST NOTS for every author in launching their book. -ID the critical elements of a media kit and what your website needs. -How reporters and media seek out experts. All this and much more ... A fast hour is coming with guest Stephanie Barko, one of the top literary publicists in the U.S. who specializes in traditional publicity and virtual blog tours. You don't want to miss this hour on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing.

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. -How to create opt in options to gather names. -Tricks and Tips to engage the visitor. -Learn the MUSTS and MUST NOTS for every website. -Branding on websites are critical. -What homework you need to do before you start on a website. All this and much more ... A fast hour is coming with guest Amber Ludwig, the founder of NGNG (No Guts, No Glory), the creator of hundreds of Author Websites and Book Launches. She and her team create customized websites that glisten in the midst of most. You don't want to miss this hour on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing.

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 Authors is for you. That's what this hour is all about. There are over 1000 crowdfunding platforms. We are going to concentrate on the nuts and bolts. -What works and doesn't work. -What's the difference between a flexible and fixed plan. -Identifying the true costs of crowdfunding. -Learn the MUSTS and MUST NOTS to every successful campaign. Authors can raise funds, understand their audience, and self-publish or traditionally publish their work. A fast hour is coming with guest Amanda L. Barbara, Pubslush Vice President. Amanda is the vice president of Pubslush, a global crowdfunding platform only for books. www.Pubslush.com

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 area of expertise. Would you like to have a platform where readers find you? That's what this week's show is all about. With the crowded field that grows by the hour (maybe we should say minute), being discovered, than buzzed about, should be in the GamePlan of every author. -The new discovery tool: bubbles ... Create book bubbles of your work. The Bublish way. -Movies have the Director's Cut ... you can create the Author's Cut. The Bublish way. -How to get the story ... your story ... floating way above the crowd, yet dropping in so you don't become invisible. The Bublish way. -Branding means being memorable and different. The Bublish way. Book bubbles easily share the story behind the story. The Bublish way. A fast hour is coming with guest Robin Colucci that will make a difference

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 you? That's what this week's show is all about. With the crowded field that grows by the hour (maybe we should say minute), being discovered, than buzzed about, should be in the GamePlan of every author. -The new discovery tool: bubbles ... Create book bubbles of your work. The Bublish way. -Movies have the Director's Cut ... you can create the Author's Cut. The Bublish way. -How to get the story ... your story ... floating way above the crowd, yet dropping in so you don't become invisible. The Bublish way. -Branding means being memorable and different. The Bublish way. Book bubbles easily share the story behind the story. The Bublish way. A fast hour is coming with guest Kathy Meis, the creator of Bublish, a new fun, fun, fun tool that will make a difference in what you do as a mar

All authors need to promote themselves and their books, few do a great job at it ... after this show, they will insider tips with a successful copywriter that will make your words and copy soar. Here's what we are covering during this hour: •What the heck is a Key Message Copy Platform and why your book needs one. •What is the primary advantage of having a Key Message Copy Platform •How you organize and set up a messaging platform •What “sections” do you typically include in a messaging platform •When should you create your messaging platform? Before book? During? After? •What should you really focus on when creating marketing messages for your book •What if you have no plans to write your own marketing materials? Should you still create a messaging platform? •Get copywriting tips that would generally apply to most of your marketing messages •Bonus tip: Info on website copy ... A fast hour is coming with guest Casey Demchak. www.CaseyDemchak.com

It's another year and another morphing in all things social media. Judith will be exploring what platforms work best for authors plus offer some unique twists and turns for the new year. Learn: -inside hot tip for using Facebook. -How to really market with Pinterest and Twitter. -What to expect this year. Joining Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and author of Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers, is Georgia McCabe, a social media strategist and specialist for authors globally. Her website is www.GeorgiaMcCabe.com. Another terrific program on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing.

What author wouldn't want the "gift" of foreign rights sales?! Learn the insider tips on how to secure them and get "mail box" money coming your way. You've got your book. Now what's next? Marketing and Promotion takes your life over. You can spend a mini fortune or you can learn a variety of strategies to get you and your book out their without breaking your bank account. Learn: -How to track down a foreign rights publisher. -How to negotiate a deal. -What to expect to get paid. Joining Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and author of Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers, is Jeff Davidson who has sold over 140 foreign rights deals ... on his own with his books. Another terrific program on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing.