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Time is Running Out for CO Unpublished Authors and Writers

Time is Running Out for CO Unpublished Authors and Writers

Time Is Running Out for CO Unpublished Authors and Writers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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Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page

Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page

Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page
Does your book have a Copyright page? It’s a must have and is always placed in the “front matter” of your book.
And, not a week goes by, when I don’t get an email from an author asking: What should I have on my copyright page?

It’s an essential question, and the answer is: your publishing essentials including copyright year, who owns the copyright, publisher, contact information for it, how …

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When Authors Have NEWS … Be a Quacker … Not a Peeper!

When Authors Have NEWS … Be a Quacker … Not a Peeper!

When Authors Have NEWS … Be a Quacker … Not a Peeper!
As the new year unfolds, authors should be planning for shout out time. News about them; about any awards won the previous year; about a new book in the works; about events that feature them; about _____?
What are you going to do with any recent kudos that have come your way? Or about new happenings in your literary life? Several of the authors I …

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Editing Strategies for 2024 with EditPartner Barb Wilson Part II

Editing Strategies for 2024 with EditPartner Barb Wilson Part II

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, rolls out Part 2 of Editing Tips for 2024 with fiction editor Barb Wilson to step up and reveal her key strategies for 2024 success for authors.

Start thinking World Building … world building is not exclusive to fantasy and sci-fi—it’s in every genre. Build yours and know the details. The result is rich story flow.
Development …

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Should Authors Seek Endorsements and Forewords for Books?

Should Authors Seek Endorsements and Forewords for Books?

Should Authors Seek Endorsements and Forewords for Their Book?

Not a week goes by that I don’t get an email or a call from an author asking how to get an endorsement or a foreword for the forthcoming book. So, the immediate answer is: Maybe … maybe not.
After their ask, I always respond with, “Why do you want it?” It’s a valid … and important question for every author to be asked in their quest … …

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Editing Strategies for 2024 with EditPartner Barb Wilson

Editing Strategies for 2024 with EditPartner Barb Wilson

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Host Dr. Judith Briles dives into a topic that is a must for every book. One that many authors avoid … because it costs money. They take the DIY approach … and a book failure mistake.

Authors need editing … not just a few EVERY author. Joining host Dr. Judith Briles is Editor Barb Wilson. She sharpens her creative mind and red pencil to offer a variety …

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Author Attitude Tip … Add a Moment of Delight to Your Day

Author Attitude Tip … Add a Moment of Delight to Your Day

Author Tip…
Add a Moment of Delight to Your Day … Every Day this Year!
 
When FALL falls in, common words many use are GRATEFUL and GRATITUDE. Two wonderful words. Grateful for others, for work, for life … you name it.
Throughout the year, major holidays scoot to the stage for their annual celebrations. Fall and early winter are dominant.
As Thanksgiving and November nudges in, we are continually reminded to be grateful for others, work, life, the …

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Book marketing strategies for 2024 with John Kremer

Book marketing strategies for 2024 with John Kremer

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer to step up and reveal his key tips for 2024 success for authors.
Your goal: You want to create what others want to read.
Smart 2024 strategies include:
• Start knocking on social media doors.
• Hooking onto existing bestseller titles and authors in your genre with ongoing posts.
• Hooking onto names …

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Dr Judith Briles-7 writing blunders for authors to avoid #1 downloaded show in 2023

Dr Judith Briles-7 writing blunders for authors to avoid #1 downloaded show in 2023

 7 Writing Blunders for Authors to Avoid

Judith Briles The Book Shepherd identifies 7 Writing Blunders for Authors to Avoid in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s just Judith solo—this episode is the perfect refresher any time of the year. Originally aired January 12, 2023, this episode was the #1 show in 2023. It has been downloaded 328,123 times.
Your takeaways include:

7 essential tips for review gathering
tips for creating eyeball-grabbing headlines
tips for …

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