Topic: Authors

Book Editors & Publishing Are Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Posted on By Judith Briles
Book Editors & Publishing Are Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Book Editors & Book Publishing Are Like Peanut Butter and Jelly
Why so many authors think that their friend who teaches literature at the local college, or their sister who
loves everything they write and do is the perfect editor for their work is beyond me.

Your editor can make or break your work—she can shape and shore it up … or, put in some commas and check your spelling. There are now more self and independent …

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Author, Writing and Book Publishing Tips and Ahas

Posted on By Judith Briles
Author, Writing and Book Publishing Tips and Ahas

 

 
Rule the World Hands Free!
The TechSlinger … not sure if you would call this a “tip” or but what the heck … if you have a lot of gadgets and want to be “different”… this could be for you! www.techslinger.com
 
 
Need help with taglines and slogans?
Get ye to Slogan Slingers—the ultimate in quick and easy ways to get talented writers come to your aid. http://www.sloganslingers.com/  
 
 
Want to Speak?
 Looking for associations to take your message to? …

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Why Authors Should Get into the Bublish “Bubble”

Posted on By Judith Briles
Why Authors Should Get into the Bublish “Bubble”

Bublish is the world’s first complete publishing system with integrated branding, marketing and discoverability features.
Loaded with award-winning tools to help authors write, publish, promote, sell and track their work — all from a single dashboard. Bublish’s mission is to empower author-entprepreneurs, or as we like to call them, “authorpreneurs.” The Bublish team believes this title captures the essence of what it means to be a successful author in today’s competitive book marketplace.
Authors must be …

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Essential Question for ALL Authors: Who’s in Your Mind When You Write?

Posted on By Judith Briles
Essential Question for ALL Authors: Who’s in Your Mind When You Write?

It was interesting to hear many authors stumble when asked three simple questions:

Who is your book for … really for?
What’s your target market?
Can you summarize your book in less than 30 seconds? Better yet, how about 15 seconds?

And too many couldn’t respond with clarity, or quickly. Oh, they loved the idea and the art of writing.
But, really, “You want me to tell you who is supposed to be reading, buying my book? Me?”
Why yes, …

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Colorado Author is Being Honored throughout the State

Posted on By Judith Briles
Colorado Author is Being Honored throughout the State

Book Shepherd Client Barbara Sternberg is Being Honored!
 It trills … I mean THRILLS me … when one of my authors hits the HOME RUN. The latest is Barbara Sternberg with her wonderful book: Anne Evans-A Pioneer in Colorado’s Cultural History. First, Barbara wrote this as she kissed the big 90! Second, it’s won many book awards. Third, FINALLY, Anne Evans is being recognized throughout Colorado for the many achievements that her path generated – literally …

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Traditional Publishing, Self or Independent Publishing: Which to Choose and Why…Advice from the Book Coach / Book Shepherd

Posted on By Judith Briles
Traditional Publishing, Self or Independent Publishing: Which to Choose and Why…Advice from the Book Coach / Book Shepherd

Ahhh, times have changed—which publishing road does an author take today? With the Internet and today’s technology, traditional publishers are being turned on their heads, self and independent publishers have morphed into new critters—ranging from “Wow—look at these books, they are amazing” to “Wow—these like they were done with Elmer’s Glue at the kitchen table.”
The publishing road answer: it depends. Authors are choosing to bypass the traditional method that had been so coveted by the …

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The Author’s Journey: Ban New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on By Judith Briles
The Author’s Journey: Ban New Year’s Resolutions

And …
Typically, most view January as the month of Resolutions. I suggest you don’t. Why?—simply this: most resolutions are trashed within a few weeks. In reality, over 70 percent are either stomped on, forgotten or deemed not worth the resolver’s while.

What are the top reasons resolutions that become out of sight … out of mind to an author?
1             Creating an All or Nothing Scenario Almost guaranteed to set any author up for …

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Don’t Confuse Independent Publishing with Self-Publishing

Posted on By Judith Briles
Don’t Confuse Independent Publishing with Self-Publishing

Indie, Independent and Small Press Publishing Are So, Soooooo Different from Self-Publishing, Vanity Presses and Pay-to-Publish “Publishing”

I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a zillion times: yes, dear author-to-be (and those already published), there is a difference between self-publishing, vanity presses, pay-to-publish, a small press, and independent publishing. Don’t mix them up. Don’t get confused.
Use Wikipedia as an initial guide:
“The terms “small press”, “indie publisher”, and “independent press” are often used interchangeably, with “independent press” defined …

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Come to the Fall Authors Tea … Book Addicts Welcome!

Posted on By Judith Briles
Come to the Fall Authors Tea … Book Addicts Welcome!

It’s time for the Annual Fall Holiday Author Tea on Saturday, November 22! 
Celebrating Authors … Hearing them talk about their books … Shopping for gifts – books are ideal! 

Don’t worry … the Broncos aren’t playing!
When:  Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Food?  Absolutely … delicious goodies and tidbits plus tea and punch of course!
Cost:  FREE
Hosted by:  Author U members Judith Briles and Julie Griffin
Where: Julie & Bob Griffin’s home:  3929 S. Eagle St. Aurora, …

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