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A few short Writing questions for you from #TheBookShepherd

A few short Writing questions for you from #TheBookShepherd

A few short Writing questions for you …

Is it a calling?
Or is it a job?

Could it be a fool’s errand?
Or a real and unbelievable possibility?

Is writing your dream?
    Or will it be become your reality?
It’s time for you to discover an all-new happening …

Writing at Sea … In the Beginning
Are you ready to take your writing, your book development, and move it forward?
You can in a working week at sea with successful …

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Creating an OPT-IN and Pushing it Out

Creating an OPT-IN and Pushing it Out

Essential Tips for Creating Website Opt-IN
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the ultimate tips for turning your website into a hot magnet for new clients, fans, your book, and your expertise.
It’s Judith “solo” to deliver the step-by-step tips for creating the ultimate Opt-In or Lead Magnet to build your followers and fan base.
Your listening takeaways include:

The What of what you will need to create your Opt-In.
The Why of …

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Tips for getting your book seen and sold

Tips for getting your book seen and sold

Do you want to get your book seen and sold? You can and in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles invites author and marketing strategist Claudine Wolk to join her.

learn the value of “rolling” publicity.
get tips for being seen.
get tips on selling your book.
learn the three essential tips to publicity.
and as always, much more.

Join in and learn with the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.                               …

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Smart Authors Secret Sauce: They Increase Their Knowledge Daily

Smart Authors Secret Sauce: They Increase Their Knowledge Daily

Smart Authors Secret Sauce… They Increase Their Knowledge Daily

I’ve been a fan of Warren Buffet for decades. Oh, I wished I had gotten on the Berkshire Hathaway train a gazillion years ago like most of the investing population wished they had. I didn’t. It left the station without me.
But what I did do was invest in his words of wisdom several times a week. I read articles written on his tips for business success. Usually …

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Book Reviews – Strategies and Tips for Book Reviews with Rox Burkey

Book Reviews – Strategies and Tips for Book Reviews with Rox Burkey

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Rox Burkey joins Host Dr. Judith Briles to reveal strategies and tips for getting, posting, and using Book Reviews.  

Your takeaways include:

Why you want reviews.
How to find reviewers.
How to request and get reviews.
What to do with them when you get them
How to create and give them to other authors.
Tips on follow-up after author events.
How to push them out on social media, blogs, your website.
Discover and use Indtale, Literary …

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You have been invited to the Author Spring Tea, in April.

You have been invited to the Author Spring Tea, in April.

You are invited …
It’s the annual Author Spring Tea where several Colorado Authors do a “show and tell,” offering their wonderful books on a perfect afternoon surrounded by cool people and delectable food. And it’s FREE. The catch: you need to RSVP … and, you can bring friends. Select the perfect gift and have it personalized—we will have books for everyone … PLUS books are the ideal gift—think kids, your friends … how about YOU? …

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From the desk of Dr. Judith Briles … I have a special ask

From the desk of Dr. Judith Briles … I have a special ask

 From the Desk of Dr. Judith Briles  
        

I have a special ASK …
If you love authors … and the words they share … plus the amazing stories revealed … and the solutions they provide … 
Will you join me in celebrating them on my birthday TODAY? In supporting them? No cards, or flowers, or gifts. What I would love is for you to support the Hall of Fame and the Aspiring Authors …

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AI – Swag and Book Marketing .. the Magic Duo

AI – Swag and Book Marketing .. the Magic Duo

Swag and Book Marketing .. the Magic Duo
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites cover and book designer Rebecca Finkel back to talk swag and book marketing.
Your success going forward is all about what mindset you choose to have. Add in your branding, theme, the CORE of your message or storyline, and wrap it all with consistency.
For 2024, must-haves include:

Bookmarks
Postcards, including creating multiples as in a series
Banners
Build SuperFans
Author and …

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Time is Running Out for CO Unpublished Authors and Writers

Time is Running Out for CO Unpublished Authors and Writers

Time Is Running Out for CO Unpublished Authors and Writers

The clock is ticking for five lucky aspiring authors in CO. The Authors’ Hall of Fame will give Five $2,000 Scholarships to non-published writers. Is that you? Does one have your name on it? Would you like to be one of them?

Aspiring Authors … It’s the BIG day coming … and five amazing authors-to-be will be awarded scholarships with a combination cash and intensive 18-month mentorship …

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What Should Authors Have in Common with Bees?

What Should Authors Have in Common with Bees?

What Should Authors Have in Common with Bees?
It’s wintertime, and the only thing I really like about it is that I don’t have much outdoor maintenance in my home … unless it’s an emergency of some sort. My attention is on indoor needs: writing, getting ready for the next season to unfold, continuing clearing out the basement area, and reducing the care of a large home.
My eyes are on alert as the Winter Solstice passed, …

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