Monthly Archives: October 2015

Saturday is all Treats and NO Tricks for Authors and Friends …

Saturday is all Treats and NO Tricks for Authors and Friends …

If you are in Colorado, COME to the Annual Author Tea and Book Sale

AND … share this with all YOU KNOW!
Time:   1 – 4 pm
Where: Julie and Bob Griffin’s beautiful home:  3929 S. Eagle St. Aurora, CO 80014 … don’t miss the awesome dinner ceiling that is painted in zebra stripes … so cool!
Hosted by: Julie Griffin & Judith Briles
The Twist: Almost 20+ authors sharing with you about their books and who they are …

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Top Ten Twitter Tweets of October 29

Top Ten Twitter Tweets of October 29

 
 Today
Author U –Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles of The Book Shepherd digs into the author’s dream—how to sell 1000 books in 30 days. If that sounds like something you would like to do, don’t miss it.Ryan Mendenahll is Judith’s guest and he will share the secrets of two dozen authors.The tips will amaze you and enrich your own marketing. You don’t want to miss this—it will be another fast hour.Tune in …

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Get Ready to Create a Writing Marathon Authors: Get ….

Get Ready to Create a Writing Marathon Authors: Get ….

November is all about FAST Writing. Whether you are on the Novel side or Non-fiction, YES, you too can write a book in 30 days. Now with that said, it doesn’t meant that it’s going to be polished, ready for the editor. What it means is that you have a first draft—and it means that you should be doing the Happy Author Dance. You did it. Here are 6 steps to surround yourself with if …

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Top Ten Twitter Tweets of October 22

Top Ten Twitter Tweets of October 22

 
 Today
Author U –Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles of The Book Shepherd digs into wonderful AND essential how-tos for creating the dialogue that you marvel (and let’s face it, sometimes druel) over with author, actress and drama radio host Mara Purl. The tips will amaze you and enrich your own writing—it doesn’t matter if it’s fiction or nonfiction. You don’t want to miss this—it will be another fast hour.Tune in at 6 …

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Inspiration and Ideals for Authors

Inspiration and Ideals for Authors

What author doesn’t need a goose every once in a while? And what author | writer wouldn’t love to NOT have to start from scratch for every piece of work that gets published? And, have you thought about exploring what might be a fit for you and your expertise that could be waiting to be found via the public domain?

It’s always fun to share new things that come across the AuthorU desk that does just …

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Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips October 16

Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips October 16

 
 
Three tips for you to do … all HOT and act on as soon as your clicking fingers will allow!
1. VERY, VERY COOL … Canva just released a super-awesome iPad app that lets you design with your fingers! Well worth the price — FREE.

Non-artistic folks need templates and simple instructions to create professional-looking graphics, and Canva is what I love. The site provides modern and retro frameworks for everything from Facebook timeline images to presentation slides to …

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Top Ten Twitter Tweets of October 15

Top Ten Twitter Tweets of October 15

 
 Today
Author U –Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles of The Book Shepherd reviews what’s happening with the publishing predators and what you should be looking out for. The tips will amaze you and enrich your own writing. You don’t want to miss this—it will be another fast hour. Tune in at 6 Eastern, 5 Central, 4 Mountain, 3 Pacific and for our out-of-the-country members and followers … you are going to …

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Creating New Membership Leafs in AuthorU

Creating New Membership Leafs in AuthorU

 The leaves are turning Gold, and so are things at AuthorU… 3 Ways to Get the Most out of Your New Gold Membership.
~Philippa Burgess, Director, AuthorU.org
 
AuthorU is turning a new leaf. We are announcing three new levels of AuthorU membership.
 
If you are an active member, your current membership is being transitioned to GOLD. This is now the intermediate level of membership. This is exactly where you want to be as an author with the necessary …

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The Wise Author Expects the Unexpected …

The Wise Author Expects the Unexpected …

 
Last Spring, I had an unexpected visitor. To my surprise, I noticed an old bulb bulging, one that bloomed the previous December. One that I had promptly forgotten about post the Holidays after I had moved the small pot that it was in to the garage.
 “Hmmm, maybe it might like a little water?” was my thought.
Over the next few weeks, I offered it a drink now and then and moved it to a window …

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Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips October 09

Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips October 09

 
Last week, I shared five free tools and services that may be of assistance to your authoring business per my favorite Geek Girl, Kelly Johnson of CornerstoneVA.com. As an author, you are a business owner, you want the best for your authoring business, but sometimes the budget calls for you to find creative, cost-effective solutions. With the countless online applications, services and tools available, you have many options you can use to run your business. …

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