Calendar

Aug
13
Sat
IN-PERSON – Saturday, AUG 13 AuthorYOU Salons …
Aug 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

 

For AuthorYOU members only. You MUST RSVP by NOON MT the day before each event is to start. A minimum of five members need to say YES. If not, the gathering will be canceled.

It’s an IN-PERSON Saturday AM gathering for the AuthorYOU Salon community. Grab a COOL beverage–who knows how hot it will be outside? Bring your questions … you get answers. Catch up with old and new friends. August is often a “laid back” month … get ready to rev up your marketing engines for Fall time. How are you going to position yourself for the prime selling season?

IN-PERSON attendees … bring new socks for my Sock Ambassador support plus a healthy snack to share.

Sep
10
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 10th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Sep 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

For AuthorYOU paid members. This is a virtual event that starts at 9 AM and ends at Noon. The morning is then off … who knows what paths it will take? Is there a book in the works? Are you stuck? Curious about the various publishing options? Ask your questions … AND participate. The value of the group is to GIVE and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques. The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will expand your projects and the breadth of your success. If you want to make your book happen … here’s the inner circle that has ideas and experience to kick start it, goose it and just get the launch started that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

This event is free for paid members of AuthorYOU. If you are not a paid member of AuthorYOU, you won’t be allowed access to the room. You can become a member at AuthorYOU.org

Sep
20
Tue
30 Sizzling HOT Publishing and Book Ahas and Tips
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

On Tuesday, September 20th (3 PT, 4 MT,6 CT, 6 ET) … 30 Hot Publishing Ahas and Tips from seven amazing publishing pros: Judith Briles, Derek Doepker, Mara Purl, Rebecca Finkel, Ashlee Bratton, Kelly Johnson, and Bobby Crew. Plus, we have a sizzling #31-35 that you won’t want to miss!

What author and writer doesn’t want savvy insider tips and ahas on publishing, publicity, book marketing, making money on your book, and the latest awesome gizmos and gadgets authors can use?

Don’t bother to pop the popcorn—you won’t have time to eat it—you will be taking notes like crazy!

Get it on your calendar:

TUESDAY, September 20 (3 PT, 4 MT,6 CT, 6 ET)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Register now!  https://bit.ly/30SizzlingTips

 

Oct
8
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 8th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Oct 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

For AuthorYOU paid members. This is a virtual event that starts at 9 AM and ends at Noon. The morning is then off … who knows what paths it will take? Is there a book in the works? Are you stuck? Curious about the various publishing options? Ask your questions … AND participate. The value of the group is to GIVE and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques. The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will expand your projects and the breadth of your success. If you want to make your book happen … here’s the inner circle that has ideas and experience to kick start it, goose it and just get the launch started that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

This event is free for paid members of AuthorYOU. If you are not a paid member of AuthorYOU, you won’t be allowed access to the room. You can become a member at AuthorYOU.org

Oct
29
Sat
Annual Authors’ Fall Holiday Tea @ The Book Shepherd's Offices
Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You are invited …

It’s the annual Author Autumn 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. The Holidays are coming … 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? And we will have free, new books to give away.

Note: This is a private home …

Here’s what’s happening …

When: SATURDAY, October 29th   
Time:  1 – 4 pm
Where: Judith Briles’ home: 
             Heritage Eagle Bend Club  
             8122 S Quatar Circle, Aurora CO  80016   

Enter the Heritage Eagle Bend community through the main gate located on Gartrell Road. There is a light–turn right on Heritage Parkway and follow it to Quatar Circle. My home is on the corner.

There is a gate code that will be sent to you when you register or by the author host who invited you.

The Treat: 20 authors sharing with you about their books and who they are in 30 seconds each. All books will be displayed on tables to “check-out”. Books are IDEAL gifts … for yourself, for others. All will be priced at less than what you can buy them on Amazon. Authors will be signing—some books even come with ribbons! We have books for guys, gals, and kids! And, we always have free books while they last that are donated by some of the authors. Plus, tables are laden with tasty goodies. YUMMERS!

Genres: There are lots to browse and choose from including Mystery, Inspiration, Childrens, Cookbooks, Memoir, Military History, Women’s Fiction, Thriller, Health, Humor, Writings-Publishing, Epic Fantasy, Self-Help, plus more.

Author Book Table Signup $25

Love Books? Come to Authors’ Tea–ALL Treats and No Tricks @ Judith Briles’ home
Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You are invited …

It’s the annual Author Autumn 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. The Holidays are coming … 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? And we will have free, new books to give away.

Note: This is a private home …

Here’s what’s happening …

When: SATURDAY, October 29th   
Time:  1 – 4 pm
Where: Judith Briles’ home: 
             Heritage Eagle Bend Club  
             8122 S Quatar Circle, Aurora CO  80016   

Enter the Heritage Eagle Bend community through the main gate located on Gartrell Road. There is a light–turn right on Heritage Parkway and follow it to Quatar Circle. My home is on the corner.

There is a gate code that will be sent to you when you register or by the author host who invited you.

The Treat: 20 authors sharing with you about their books and who they are in 30 seconds each. All books will be displayed on tables to “check-out”. Books are IDEAL gifts … for yourself, for others. All will be priced at less than what you can buy them on Amazon. Authors will be signing—some books even come with ribbons! We have books for guys, gals, and kids! And, we always have free books while they last that are donated by some of the authors. Plus, tables are laden with tasty goodies. YUMMERS!

RSVP by Registering it’s a FREEBIE and a perfect way to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon as the Holidays are quickly approaching. Do invite your friends to come as well—the more, the merrier! We just want to make sure that we have plenty of food. 

 

 

Nov
5
Sat
ONLINE-Covers, Interiors, and Marketing… from the view of book designers
Nov 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Covers, Interiors, and Marketing… from the view of book designers

Award-winning book designers Rebecca Finkel and Nick Zelinger join forces (for the first time!) to give you an in-depth look at the successes and missed opportunities of cover and book design. Including tips about print, digital, and audio projects as well as producing effective collateral marketing pieces.

You’ll discover:

  1. Effective ways to brand you and your book(s).
  2. All things SWAG. How it can help sell your book.
  3. Insight into creative ways to produce unique marketing materials.
  4. And so much more.

Rebecca Finkel, F+P Graphic Design, with over 30 years of experience, specializes in creating award-winning books and interiors—then transforming them into fantastic eBooks.

Nick Zelinger, NZ Graphics, with over 30 years of experience and over 100 book awards, produces award-winning books and dynamic marketing materials.

ONLINE meeting starts at 8:00 A.M and goes to 10.00 A.M. MDT

AuthorYOU Members:  $30   

Nonmembers: $50

 

Nov
12
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 12th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

For AuthorYOU paid members. This is a virtual event that starts at 9 AM and ends at Noon. The morning is then off … who knows what paths it will take? Is there a book in the works? Are you stuck? Curious about the various publishing options? Ask your questions … AND participate. The value of the group is to GIVE and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques. The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will expand your projects and the breadth of your success. If you want to make your book happen … here’s the inner circle that has ideas and experience to kick start it, goose it and just get the launch started that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

This event is free for paid members of AuthorYOU. If you are not a paid member of AuthorYOU, you won’t be allowed access to the room. You can become a member at AuthorYOU.org

Dec
10
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 10th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

For AuthorYOU paid members. This is a virtual event that starts at 9 AM and ends at Noon. The morning is then off … who knows what paths it will take? Is there a book in the works? Are you stuck? Curious about the various publishing options? Ask your questions … AND participate. The value of the group is to GIVE and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques. The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will expand your projects and the breadth of your success. If you want to make your book happen … here’s the inner circle that has ideas and experience to kick start it, goose it and just get the launch started that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

This event is free for paid members of AuthorYOU. If you are not a paid member of AuthorYOU, you won’t be allowed access to the room. You can become a member at AuthorYOU.org

Dec
11
Sun
Author Holiday Gathering—Foodies and Fun Combo @ Judith and John's Home
Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ho Ho Ho, Another Year Has Flown By… 

It’s time for the Annual AuthorYOU Holiday Party

Join your fellow authors for fun, laughter, great food, interesting gifts, schmoozing, and networking. No need to cook, Judith will have her chef hat on, and will be providing a buffet lunch. Of course, there will be plenty of beverages to go around.

 Previous attendees loved having it earlier in the day—it’s December; it’s Winter Solstice approaching; the daylight is getting shorter; and who knows what the weather will be. Personally, I like being able to see clearly where my feet land in the winter months. AND … bonus … for football devotees—you can still see the afternoon games. For shoppers—go for it.



Just bring an unmarked gift to exchange in the off-the-wall Wacko Pick and Steal after lunch. If there are two in your party, bring two gifts so that everyone can leave with something. Be creative! The gifts tend to get pretty wild and fun.



DateSunday, December 11th from 1 p.m to ?? 

Location: Judith and John’s Home: 8122 S Quatar Cir, Aurora, CO 80016

GiftsWe do an exchange–the Wacko Pick and Steal exchange to be exact; please keep your cost value to less than $20—hot items in the past: wine; nifty gadgets from Home Depot and Costco; sports stuff; movie tickets; goofy and quirky can be fun … please, no rejects from something past.

Cost$20 per person or $30 per couple

 

Ashography Event Photography

Single $20

Couple $30

Feb
21
Tue
The Buck Starts Here –Create Sizzling Non-Bookstore Sales
Feb 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, February 21 at 4 pm MT

The opportunity for selling books to non-bookstore buyers is twice that for selling through bookstores. And you can sell books non-returnable. In other words, you can double your sales, revenue and profits—if you know what to do and how to do it.

It’s the secret sauce that authors love.



Register now— https://bit.ly/SizzlingBookSales


You will, after attending this webinar. Brian Jud has been selling millions of his and his clients’ books to special-sales buyers for over 30 years and he will share his tips with you. Here are some of the topics Brian will discuss:

  • Benefits of selling to non-traditional segments.
  • How to prepare for selling in non-bookstore markets.
  • Tips for selling into the retail segments.
  • More places to sell children’s books.
  • How to tap into the academic market.
  • How to sell fiction in ways and places you never thought of.
  • New ways to sell in large quantities to buyers in corporations, associations and the military.
  • Where to find the names of prospective buyers and how to contact them.
  • Non-traditional pricing tips to maximize your profits.

Date: February 21 at 4 pm MT



Get ready for the secret sauce for special sales expert Brian Jud.
Mar
8
Wed
MARCH Program … Animoto Live
Mar 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, March 8th
1 pm to 3.30 pm MT, Noon PT, 2 pm CT, 3 pm ET

IN-PERSON, Judith and Bobby will be working with you over your shoulders in her offices. ONLINE, we will view your screens. It’s a different program. As one attendee said the last time we did it in my conference room, “This is the most work fun I’ve had in a long time.”

Get ready to tap dance through Animoto—a terrific tool to use to create a teaser for your book; to create a video billboard for your expertise; to satisfy the SEO hunger for “feed me MORE!”

This is a “working” workshop—ahead of the start—have a folder with images that tie into your book or expertise; posters you’ve made; key slogans or taglines; key phrases; your photo … what else? Register for the free version on the website: https://animoto.com/ … the odds are you will want to move from free to fee. Our goal is that you will have an Animoto that you can use going forward.

We will open the door to creativity plus outcome. Perfect.

You want to be participating on your computer—not the mobile or tablet.
LOCATION: Judith’s offices and ONLINE your computer beginning at 1 pm MT
For IN-PESON, you must bring your laptop.

COST: $35 members $55 nonmembers – increases $20 on March 3 midnight

REGISTRATION:

Member Registration $25

Non-Member Registration $45

Mar
14
Tue
MARCH – The AI Writing Revolution
Mar 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Discover How to Dominate Your Genre and Industry with Smarter Content

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM MDT

ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence platform that is quickly becoming popular among developers. Is it a friend … or a foe to Human Intelligence writers and authors? Or can it be used to enhance and expand what H.I. delivers? It’s time to talk built-in biases and limitations of ChatGPT.

This is a SHOW and TELL webinar.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/AIRevolutionWebinar



What’s the difference between OpenAI playground and Chat GPT and other resources?

· Lean how to prep ChatGPT with information before you ask it to product output, including using the phrase, “Do you understand?”
· Show how the more detailed the prompt you provide, the better your results are. Learn and use the phrase, “Prompt Engineering.”
· How to repurpose what you’ve already created.
· How to flip copy from serious to humorous.
· Discover how to create images – ways to create the ooh and aww and how to avoid the OMG, delete it.
· Tips on adding AI created music to jazz up a blog.
· Tips for ideas for AI to create swag.
 
For fiction authors … how about writing a story in the style of a specific author, but a theme that the author is not known for, such as “write a story in the style of Tony Hillerman with a plot of a space cowboy being stranded alone on his ship”? Hmmm.



For nonfiction authors … how about fast-forwarding your research needs to get instant answers? Or build an outline and mini descriptions for chapters? Hmmm.



REGISTER HERE: 
https://bit.ly/AIRevolutionWebinar
Apr
4
Tue
APRIL – The AI Writing Revolution-Part II
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Discover How to Dominate Your Genre and Industry with Smarter Content

ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence platform that is quickly becoming popular among developers. Is it a friend … or a foe to Human Intelligence writers and authors? Or can it be used to enhance and expand what H.I. delivers? It’s time to talk built-in biases and limitations of ChatGPT.



This is a SHOW and TELL webinar.



REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/AIRevolution-Part2



What’s the difference between OpenAI playground and ChatGPT and other resources?



Learn how to prep ChatGPT with information before you ask it to product output, including using the phrase, “Do you understand?”


· Show how the more detailed the prompt you provide, the better your results are. Learn and use the phrase, “Prompt Engineering.”
· How to repurpose what you’ve already created.
· How to flip copy from serious to humorous.
· Discover how to create images – ways to create the ooh and aww and how to avoid the OMG, delete it.
· Tips on adding AI created music to jazz up a blog.
· Tips for ideas for AI to create swag.



For nonfiction authors … how about fast-forwarding your research needs to get instant answers? Or build an outline and mini descriptions for chapters? Hmmm.



REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/AIRevolution-Part2

May
1
Mon
The AI for Authors Workshop
May 1 @ 4:00 pm – May 8 @ 5:30 pm

Can Artificial Intelligence help you with your research, generating ideas, and even character and story prompts? Yes, it can. For the author, it’s essential to EDIT and ALTER whatever AI generates and transition it to your writing style and voice. Otherwise, your originality evaporates.

Whether you are a fiction or non-fiction author, this workshop is designed to let you use tools like ChatGPT to take your writing to the next level.

This workshop is perfect for authors who want to use AI tools like ChatGPT to improve their writing skills and market their books effectively. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of AI, how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to generate ideas and enhance the quality of their work, how to create writing prompts using AI, and how to use AI to analyze their writing style and marketing efforts.

Our “AI for Authors Workshop” is led by Greg Jameson and Judith Briles, two experts who have experience in both AI and writing, making it an excellent resource for authors who want to explore the latest technology in writing.

Participants in this workshop will learn the following:

  • The basics of AI and how it works in the context of writing
  • How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to generate ideas for their writing and improve the overall quality of your work
  • How to create writing prompts using AI, which can help authors overcome writer’s block and generate new ideas for their writing projects
  • How to use AI to analyze your writing style, identify areas for improvement, edit your copy, and enhance your  writing skills
  • How to market your books using AI, including using AI-powered tools to target their audience, analyze trends, and optimize your marketing efforts

The workshop will be hands-on, and participants will have the opportunity to practice using AI tools like ChatGPT and other writing AI programs. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how AI can improve their writing and be more confident in using AI tools to create engaging content.

It’s a computer-intensive, deep dive into the hour-changing world of AI.

All sessions are ONLINE and recorded. You will have handouts.

Your cost is $297. It will increase to $397 the next time we offer it.

Dates: May 1 and 8, from 4 pm to 5.30 pm MT. Homework will be assigned to be completed between the two sessions. Because of the one-on-one work we will be doing, space will be limited.

Register HERE: https://bit.ly/AIforAuthors   

 

 

Jul
20
Thu
Influence Building Secrets and Tips for Authors
Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Influence Building Secrets and Tips for Authors

Join us for a webinar on July 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM MDT.

It’s Author Success time with action added. You won’t have time to eat the popcorn you cooked for a listening snack during this fast-paced hour with marketing pros Derek Doepker and Judith Briles. They will share and reveal secrets and tips that have grown their email lists; increased sales; and ramped up their online presence.

If any or all of those are on your “To Do” list, get registered.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Register here: https://bit.ly/InfluenceBuilding

Aug
2
Wed
Latest Strategies in Using BookBrush
Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

She’s back … Kathleen Sweeney is ready to reveal a Book Brush Refresher … and easy peasy goodies you can do with stellar images and the latest tools.

If you are an author who doesn’t know Photoshop from the other—and doesn’t want to spend the money to buy it OR want to learn it—discover a nifty and elegant multi-facet tool that delivers high-quality images for all things books—even ads!

Learn how to create eye-catching marketing images for all things social media. Plus explore video effects, create Box Set images, use animation, design your own covers and more—lot’s more! You’ll discover handy tips & tricks along the way and there will be plenty of time for Q & A.

  • It’s author ambrosia … animations are hot and you will open your portal via BookBrush.
  • It’s easy peasy for authors to create high-quality advertising graphics—hands down. The 3D cover templates are awesome.
  • It’s author happy dance time. If you want to save oodles of time excites you (and frustration), you won’t want to miss this!
  • This will be recorded. ALL registrants will receive it, even if you can’t attend when it’s presented live on August 2nd

When: August 2, 2023

Time: 12 noon – 1 P.M. MT

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/BookBrushUpdate

Aug
11
Fri
TODAY- Ask Judith
Aug 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Ask Judith ANYTHING about Book Publishing and Book Marketing – The Book Shepherd is YOURS for 90 Minutes!
 
If you have questions, today is the day to get answers.
 
 
The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles is YOURS for on Thursday, August 10 to ask any question you have about book publishing, book marketing, writing a book … or just getting a “little juice” to start your engines.

Post your questions as soon as you come on … Judith will come to you LIVE and bring you on the mic to respond to YOU and possibly ask additional questions.

Grab your favorite beverage; just listen in … or ASK, ASK, ASK! It’s time to re-juice and rekindle your author energy!


Thursday, August 10th at 11 AM Mountain Time  
(10 PT, Noon MT, 12 CT, 1 ET)

Dec
9
Sat
Author Holiday Gathering … it’s BRUNCH time! DEC 9th @ Judith and John's Home
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am

It’s that time of the year again …

Fun, Laughter, Great Food, Interesting Gifts, and Amazing Schmoozing—the food is always excellent, the networking, schmoozing and laughter not to be surpassed.

Members chose to have it during the daylight hours … who knows what the weather will be in Colorado.

This year, the annual author holiday gathering will be a Brunch.

Date: Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 AM to ???

Bring: One unmarked gift to exchange in the off-the-wall Wacko Pick and Steal after dinner. If there are two in your party, bring two, please.

Location: Judith and John’s Home: 8122 S Quatar Cir, Aurora, CO 80016, USA

Cost: $20 per person or $35 per couple

Single Person $20

Couple $35

… includes Brunch and Beverages (no tipping!)

Gifts: We do an exchange–the Wacko Pick and Steal exchange to be exact; please keep your cost value to less than $15—hot items in the past: wine; nifty gadgets from Home Depot and Costco; sports stuff; movie tickets; goofy and quirky can be fun … as long isn’t is not a clear reject from something past.

 

Mar
2
Sat
60 Hot Author Success Tips in 90 Minutes
Mar 2 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

It’s the luck of the Irish coming your way this Saturday, MARCH 2 … Get 60 ++ Hot Author SuccessTips in 90 Minutes AND it’s FREE …

My gift to YOU! I survived the dreaded Knee Revision surgery a few days ago and ready to plan forward for this Leaping Leap Year.

See you Saturday …

Have your hot coffee and tea ready when we start … maybe a few nibbles … and definitely do a health break. When Dr. Judith Briles and her merry tribe of experts start the 90 Minute Round Clock, you won’t want to leave the room … or for remote participants, your computer.

You authors and authors-to-be out there … suggest you be present … get registered.

You authors and authors-to-be out there … suggest you be present … get registered.



DATE and TIME: Saturday, March 2, 2024  Online. 8:30 A.M to 10:00 A.M. MDT



COST: FREE



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