Part I. It’s about the Kids … Write and Publish a Children’s Book

Whether you are currently writing books for kids … or you hadn’t thought about it … January will kick off our Author Year of Possibilities. And why not start with books for kids? If you write for the adult reader, did you know that the book you have already written speaks to all ages when presented in another format?

• What message is in your book that children need to hear?

• • Fantasy can be changed to be appropriate for all ages.
  • Villains and Heroes softened for younger audiences.
  • The plot and theme can be used to share life lessons

• Because words change the world, you have an opportunity to change the lives of children. Changing your audience is simply talking to short people without big words.

• • The Giving Tree- teaches about selfishness and selflessness
  • Historical novels- teach about history (which our kids are not getting)
  • Oh the Places You Will Go- Can your novel teach about challenges

• Your characters are already developed. By changing them to animals, dragons, trolls, or children- the novel takes a different approach

• • Trolls are grumpy
  • Butterflies are freedom
  • An older child is a good mentor for the younger one reading

• Stories for the younger crowd are from one point of view

• • The cast of characters are fewer
  • Much will be shown in action
  • Shorter pieces of dialogue

• Scenes you have written can be shortened and enhanced with illustrations.
• Children’s books have the same conflict, climax, and resolution that your novel has.

• • The length of the conflict is sorter
  • The black moment will be midway through
  • The resolution is longer because you will explain more at the ending

• Most people think that you are dumbing down the story to write for children, but you are actually going to crank it up a notch.

• • You have to fit more content in fewer words.
  • Every word has to work harder to get the meaning across.
  • Be conscientious about word choice

Show up, have fun, and learn with the guidance of multi-bestselling, award-winning children’s and adult author, Lisa Reinicke.

Part II: We will explore marketing strategies for the New Year.

It’s true 50% of book marketing works—most likely you don’t know which 50% it was. Judith Briles is going to increase your odds and identify a number of tips, tricks, and strategies to kickstart the year.

Who should attend the January 4^th program? Authors who are already writing for kids. Authors who have been thinking about writing for kids. Authors who didn’t think they could or just hadn’t thought about it beyond their current book. Authors who want marketing tips and authors who just need to jet some “juice” to get back on track or get started in the first place.

When: Saturday, January 4, 2020
Where: Smokey Hill Library, 5430 S Biscay Circle, Centennial, CO  80015
Time: 9 am to Noon
Cost:  $25 for AuthorYOU members, $35 for NonMembers. Price increases $ 10 on December 31^st.

AuthorYOU Members $25 (Only Register here if you are a paid VIP AuthorYOU Member)

Most authors all right-brainers. We like sharing our wisdom from years of experience and insights peppered with real-life situations and events that connect with our readers. We write and publish to resolve their pain and provide solutions. We love the creativity of writing, building a character who may be a bit of an oddball and dropping in unexpected twists in plot.

Your Author Kingdom is a business … yes, yes, it is. Is there nutsiness to it? Maybe a bit of insanity? Yes, yes there is. Can you blink it away? Nope … you need some strategies to bring saneness and organization to you from the get-go.

Soooooo … are you hoping for the Business Fairy to fly in and deal with this side of your life? Stop hoping … we are going to help you out with answers to questions and beyond.

Oh-Oh … you are already writing, publishing, and selling books. Is it too late? You may be past the get-go. Good news: there is always a starting point, a review point, a makeover point. We will take you there and beyond.

In the BEGINNING, do you know:
~ What websites should you have?
~ When do you register with the State—do you need to?
~ What reports do you need to file?
~ What’s the best way to keep records?
~ What deductions are legit?
~ What taxes do you need to collect?
~ What licenses do you need?
~ If you put all charges on a credit card, do you need the receipts?
~ How should you file your sales tax?
~ If you ONLY sell wholesale on Amazon, do you need a sales tax license?
~ Should you charge sales tax if you sell out of state?
~ You need help on accounting … what should you use?
~ Should your publishing company be a sole proprietorship, an LLC or corporation?

What about ORGANIZATION … like your computer?
~ Do you ever lose files?
~ Want some awesome tips of organizing your writing? Your pictures? Your blogs? Your what?
~ How do you keep creating new material?
~ What file folders should be the minimum?

Postcards (quotes, book comparisons, presale, social media (twitter posts, LinkedIN articles, Instagram), Inventory, One page (author, book, speaker, trainer, coach), expenses, revenue, audiobooks advertising, eBook advertising, paperback advertising, interview questions, office equipment, book drafts, research, local press contacts (weekly paper, TV)

And MORE … we will talk about them all!

The answers are here. You should be too! And, bring your questions. This is a Q & A format.

Drs. Ron Beach and Judith Briles along with CPA Pat Comiskey are your guides.

EARLY BIRD ends on January 31 … the price will increase $10 forward
When: Friday, February 7
Time: Noon to 4.00
Where: Smokey Hill Library – Conference A
5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015

AuthorYOU Members Register Below ($35 tardy bird) – Only Register Here if you are a Paid VIP AuthorYOU Member

This starts at 8.30 AM and ends at 11.30 on Saturday, February 8th. There is no cost … except bring a snack to share and some new socks that I give to those in need. ALL INFO / DETAILS is on our sister Meetup here: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/

A step-by-step workshop on how to publish your book
Saturday, March 7, 2020

… It’s an Author and Writer Full Day Extravaganza

Did you know that over 80% of the public thinks there is a book in them? Are you part of the 80%? Want to learn what your options are in getting yours from your head; from all those loose notes that have piled up over the years; want to add “published author” behind your name this year?
It’s LEAP YEAR … are you ready to:

• jump into your publishing dreams and turn them into a reality?
• think about creating a new book or repurposing an old one?
• do a refresher on what’s happening in publishing today?
• Or, do you need to just mingle with other writers and authors and make 2020 the year that makes the difference for you?
Part of AuthorYOU’s mission is to educate emerging authors on how to write, publish and market their books. AuthorYOU is for the author who wants to be seriously successful.

Today’s publishing is a journey loaded with twists, turns, and potholes. AuthorYOU will show you how to avoid the labyrinth of publishing predators. We don’t want you to add “ripped-off” to your resume.

 How to publish (self, indie, traditional) a book from start to finish.
 What to expect when you are expecting—the dollars, cents, and sense of publishing is today.
 How to avoid the publishing predators of the self-publishing world.
 Essential information about editing your book.
 How to create a hero, not a zero, when it comes to book cover design.
 The importance of publishing printed books, digital books, and audiobooks.
 How to propel yourself and rise above the publishing marketplace with social media and metadata.
 Tips on avoiding the mistakes most authors make.
 The ABCs of Audiobooks and eBooks.
 Lists of vetted resources to use in your publishing quest.
 Timelines for the spectrum of publishing.
 Write and publish a book that grabs your reader.

And a special segment on how to set up your Author Business (This is a makeup session due to the snow storm on February’s Monthly Meeting) 

You can, and it’s happening on the first Saturday in March. Lunch and workbook are included. Get registered to grab your seat. Space is limited.

bold Your Presenters Are:
Your Presenters: Drs. Ron Beach and Judith Briles along with CPA Pat Comiskey, IP attorney Julie Bernard, Book Designer Nick Zelinger, Audiobook wizard Richard Rieman

When: Saturday, March 7 from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: CADA, 290 Speer Blvd., Denver
Cost: Early Bird ends of February 29
AuthorYOU members – $77; Nonmembers – $97 (Tardy Bird Registration)
After February 29: AuthorYOU members – $77; Nonmembers – $97

It’s a YES … YES, YOU CAN publishing event. Get ready to dump any beliefs that you can’t publish a book successfully. And sell books. And make money.

AuthorYOU and The Book Shepherd will deliver to you the “how-to”. The how-to create a book cover that grabs a viewer from the get-go. The how-to of creating a book that the reader “falls in” between the covers. The how-to becoming successful in a very crowded field.

VIP AuthorYOU Members Register Below $77 (Only register here if you are a current paid AuthorYOU member)

This starts at 8.30 AM and ends at 11.30 on Saturday, March 14th. There is no cost … except bring a snack to share and some new socks that I give to those in need. ALL INFO / DETAILS is on our sister Meetup here:…https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/

YOUR Audiobook Creation Insights for 2020

AuthorYOU’s monthly program is all about being Overloaded and Overwhelmed. A common feeling and experience most authors feel as they set out on the author and publishing journey. In AuthorYOU’s monthly online meeting (until we can meet in person), you will get organization tips for both your writing space, setting up folders and files on your computer, capturing your ideas, and creating a business.

Hooray … it’s a perfect way to kick off the summer!
There is a $10 fee for this online meeting.
After registration, you will be invoiced. Or you can pay right away by clicking the paypal button below. 

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2653432026129189646

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

Hey Authors: Create a Workbook that POPS Webinar

When it comes to having a Workbook based on your material and expertise, the benefits are significant. How about increased engagement, more referrals, happy customers, and money flowing your way?

Successful marketers have a way of interacting with their customers, clients, and potential customers: they have things like groups and email marketing to keep in touch with their fans and subscribers.

What VERY FEW, but ultra-successful marketers, have are interactive workbooks to keep engaged with their audience.

Why not you?

REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3529162252631972363

Now, you can create workbooks quickly where they can help others navigate through your sage advice, wisdom, and how-to strategies with:

• Checklists
• cheat sheets
• interactive notes and ideas
• logs
• journal entries

Get registered–it’s a freebie webinar on Tuesday, June 16th at 4 pm Mountain Time to learn the tips, tricks, and strategies to creating a Workbook. Plan on 90 minutes.

REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3529162252631972363

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

August’s webinar is all about solving common problems that authors face when publishing and selling books. It’s about getting MORE people to buy your book.

One of the problems that authors face is lack of sales. 

That’s a big one, right? Get ready to receive more sales and easy ways and systems to do that. Yes, you do need REVIEWS –and that will be covered … but there is so much more …

The big 7 common problems are identified and of course, sharing a solution for you right in the training.

Common Problems for lack of sales include: 

• Not having an audience
• Not having an automated system to work for you to get reviews and fans
• Not having a way to effectively communicate with your fans
• Easily connecting with POTENTIAL followers…
• and a whole lot more

Yikes, the sad part is that you can have everything RIGHT like: 

• The perfect title
• The perfect cover
• The perfect editing
• Even the perfect ending …

But if you lack certain components in your book listing, you could have worked your butt off for nothing. Oh ugh … 

Let’s remove that “ugh” feeling … get registered NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5900115043128830477

Date: Tuesday, August 25 at 3 pm Mountain

 Create an Amazon Bestseller Campaign
for Your eBook Online Course in 4 weeks!

There are 23 steps in your journey … a journey where you could pay someone to travel and implement for you … or one where you can roll up your sleeves and learn how to create, implement, and execute. As in DIY.

The Create an Amazon Bestseller Campaign for Your eBook Online course is the later. I will take you through each step during the four weeks. When you complete #17, you are ready to execute.

My goal is for you to have all components for your campaign DONE before your implementation/execution day. All social media tease pushouts done and scheduled before the big day starts.

Requirements;

1. Two hours of your time online each week via Zoom with Judith Briles. Late Monday afternoon will be our start time.
   
2. Social media presence. Thousands would be good but not crucial. You will learn tips and tricks during each session that will have new adds every week.
3. An “I want to be #1 and I can do this attitude” and commitment to do the work during each session and post-work each work.
4. A computer. A free account on either Canva and BookBrush.

Dates: WEDNESDAYS: September 9, 16, 23, 30

Cost:  $299

Register: 

WOOT … It’s HOW TO TUESDAY in SEPTEMBER

We have three SHORT (30 minutes) in-depth “show you” webinars starting next Tuesday, September 15^th. The Book Brush webinar was hot … and as promised, we are giving you shorties to reveal the power of each of the key tools that Book Brush generates within the all versions of its platform … including the free side.

Join Kathleen Sweeney from Book Brush & Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for a series of FUN live Book Brush “How-to Tuesdays” that are exclusive for AuthorYOU and The Book followers! There is no fee for these.

You must sign up for each session—the links are included within the links that Kathleen created below. We will be using the Zoom platform generated from Book Brush.

Time zones are: 12pm Los Angeles • 1pm Denver • 2pm Chicago • 3pm New York

Tuesday, September 15^th: Author U Exclusive: Custom Creator 101

Tuesday, September 22^nd: Author U Exclusive: Cover Creator 101

Tuesday, September 29^th: Author U Exclusive: Box Set Creator 101

How to Write Bestseller Book Marketing Copy for Fiction and Nonfiction

How would you like to get proven blueprints and templates for your book marketing copy? You can … and it will unfold on three Tuesdays in November.

Casey Demchak will deliver an exclusive three-week course on How to Write Bestseller Book Marketing Copy for Fiction and Nonfiction.

Beginning on Thursday, November 5^th at 4 p.m. EDT, 1 p.m. PDT. Course instruction will cover nonfiction books and novels.

During this course, Casey will show you step-by-step how to write compelling marketing copy for your website sales page, back cover copy, Amazon description, promotional eblasts, and your About the Author page. You’ll learn all of Casey’s proven blueprints and templates, plus he’ll pepper in dozens of master copywriting insights.

As part of your course registration, Casey will provide you with a 7-point audit of the back cover copy you’ll write for your book during the course based on his instruction.

This personalized feedback alone is worth the cost of the class! 

Early Bird Cost: $249
Register here: 

FREE For VIP AuthorYOU Members …

… join me on THUR, January 21 for a kickoff for 2021  … you ask me any question you have about book publishing, book marketing, writing a book … or just getting a “little juice” to start your engines and create the Vision for 2021.

REGISTER HERE … This Event is Free to AuthorYOU members. Non Members pay $25 and register at the paypal button at the bottom of the page. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1627582185886953744

Who’s Dr. Judith Briles? Let’s start with this: she has shepherded more than 1,000 authors and created 500 best-sellers and award-winning books. She’s knowledgeable and entertaining and has personally authored 37 books that have been translated to 17 languages in earned over 45 national book awards; sold a combined 1,000,000 copies; and generated more than $5,000,000 in revenues from combined book sales and speaking fees. As an advocate for authors, Judith knows publishing inside and out from both the traditional and independent/self sides. She hosts the podcast AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing on the Toginet Radio Network that generates 50,000 to 200,000 downloads a month and is the Founder of AuthorYOU.org and the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame.

Judith knows publishing inside and out from both the traditional and independent sides. She is an advocate for authors within her blogs, podcasts and speaking engagements. What’s her pet peeve? Two words: publishing predators.

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. This is a NO PowerPoint presentation. Depending on the question, Judith may go to her website or the Internet to reveal part of the answer.

Join me on Thursday, January 21, starting at 4 pm Mountain time.

PS  It’s a FULL 90 minutes to hone in your 2021 vision for author and publishing success (or deal with the 2020 leftovers!).

PSS  If you register and you are a NON member of AuthorYOU.org, you will be invoiced $25 to participate.

AuthorYOU Members REGISTER HERE … https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1627582185886953744

If you are not An AuthorYOU Member, Register Here: $25

Know your Author and Book Publishing Rights

Knowing your rights and when to call an attorney is important as an author, publisher, vendor, and as a person.

Many times, authors:

• Don’t understand how to read a contract and negotiate the details;
• Don’t know how to use their own or others’ materials—i.e., pictures, diaries, etc.
• Don’t understand the use copyrights or trademarks in their books, blog posts, and social media postings.

Copyright laws have recently changed recently … it’s TIME to update what you know; what you thought you know; and what you need to know.

Saturday, April 3, 2021 will provide a practical approach that can save you a lot of money, time, and aggravation.

Julie Bernard  … is the CEO of Bernard IP Law. She is a registered patent and intellectual property attorney who brings twenty-five years of experience to the table. Julie focuses her practice on US and international patents, US and international trademarks, copyrights, intellectual property portfolio strategy and management, transactions and licenses, and technology transfer. Julie provides balanced general, transactional, and intellectual property legal advice based on her significant experience and proven track record related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and the structuring and negotiation of licenses and other agreements.

Cost:  $15 AuthorYOU members $25 nonmembers 
Registration will increase to $25 for AY members and $35 nonmembers on March 30^th (You will receive handouts and a link to join the zoom meeting a day or two prior to the event)

WHEN: Saturday, April 3
TIME: 9 AM Mountain
WHERE: Your computer via Zoom
COST: $15 AuthorYOU members – $25 non-members

REGISTER:  

AuthorYOU Members $15

Come to the Annual AuthorYOU BBQ

Join your fellow authors for some great food, fun and networking at the annual AuthorYOU BBQ. There will of course be plenty of beer and wine.  No need to bring anything, food and drinks will be in abundance. Family members are welcome.

When: August 7, at 4:00PM

Where: Judith’s House. 8122 S. Quatar Cir. Aurora, CO 80016

Cost: $15 for singles or $25 per couple. (all food and beverages included) 

Choose Single or Couple

Space is limited 

Are you ready to embrace the Top Keys to Audiobook and Videobook Success? And … should you create an audiobook? How about a videobook?

Hey authors … it’s HAPPENING on Saturday, October 16^th for the AuthorYOU community via ZOOM!

Get registered: https://authoru.org/events.html

Part I
Successful Authors Get Their Brag On …

It’s TIME for you to get yours on, too!

• Do you want to sell more books?
• Do you want to schedule more presentations?
• Do you want your book to inspire others?

It’s time to brag … right now! Holidays are here and your book will make a great gift! But readers and buyers cannot find you because they’ve never heard of you! You fear bragging!

“Invisibility leads to stagnation. Embracing the brag keeps you visible.” -Judith Briles

You say you don’t like to brag. The truth is you fear bragging because at a very young age you were taught bragging is egotistical. It’s time to get over it! It’s up to you to sell your books!

“If you can’t sell yourself, you can’t sell your book and receive well-deserved notoriety!”

The good news is, bragging isn’t hard, but it takes courage and the knowledge of how to do it right.

Remember, readers enjoy buying books written by authors they know and trust. Now’s the time to get your brag on!

In this session, you will learn the five amazing steps on how to brag in a business-savvy manner.

• Create brag factors that make a positive difference
• Develop the confidence to brag
• Use your brag statements to sell more books and book more presentations

Your Presenter Jeannette Seibly, is the author of eight books, including It’s Time to Brag! Business Edition and The Secret to Selling Yourself Anytime, Anywhere: Start Bragging! As the Leadership Results Coach for the past 29 years, she’s guided the creation of three millionaires and countless 6-figure income professionals. Her brags include being an award-winning executive coach, management consultant, and keynote speaker. If you’re struggling to sell your books and gain well-deserved notoriety, register today for this workshop. Your readers and bank account will thank you!

Part II

It’s time to figure out what the new crypto world is all about. It will affect your book at some time.

Register: https://authoru.org/events.html

If you’re brand new to cryptocurrencies, this is the primer training for you. Cryptocurrencies are here … it makes sense to learn about them and determine if your toe should be in the water. This is not a pitch to invest … this is a portal to understand what the buzz is about and how it could affect you in a world that is just starting to get regulated.

When it comes to author and publisher finances … It’s a whole new world and in this presentation, you get up to speed fast and figure out if the buzz is worth your attention.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this ONLINE workshop …

• What is the blockchain and why authors and publishers should care
• What are non-fungible tokens (NFT’s) 
• How authors and publishers can create passive income with their books with NFTs

Plus, much, much more.

Your Presenter

Daniel Hall will be here, in person, to walk you through the maze of cryptoland. He is a USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, publisher, nurse, attorney and host of the RealFastResults.com podcast. Daniel is also the creator of the highly popular Real Fast brand of training products. He left law practice 10 years ago to build his publishing business and has never looked back. Daniel is a true serial entrepreneur and his list of URLs is longer than a piece of paper, so you can check out Daniels hub at www.DanielHallPresents.com or check out his RealFastResults.com podcast on iTunes.

Register: https://authoru.org/events.html

When: ONLINE Saturday, October 16

Time:  8.30 AM to 11.30

Location: Zoom link will be sent to you

Cost: –

$15 Members

You are invited …

It’s the annual Author Holiday 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 … ALL Guests must be vaccinated—there will be lots of attendees. Be Safe.

Here’s what’s happening …

When: SATURDAY, October 30^th   
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Where: Judith Briles’ home: 
             Heritage Eagle Bend Club gate code will be sent to you when you register or by the author host who invited you.
             8122 S Quatar Circle, Aurora CO 80016   

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 laden with tasty goodies. YUMMERS!

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

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. Register at www.TheBookShepherd.com under the “Experiences” tab.  

ALL Guests must be vaccinated—there will be lots of attendees. Be Safe.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorU/events/281227698/

OR, you can email your YES (with how many will be coming with you).to Judith directly at: Judith@Briles.com put October Tea in the subject line.

Question: When should authors start marketing their books and use social media?
Answer: The day they start thinking that they will write and publish a book.

Okay … so most authors don’t respond, “I did exactly that.”
So, let’s reframe the question. How about:

Question: When should authors start marketing and using social media tools to implement their book and author success?
Answer: For both– NOW.

Question: Can I do both at the same time for my book and author success?
Answer: YES … You can. Register and attend Judith Briles COMBO Book Marketing & Social Media Unplugged ONLINE November 19-20.

• When your car begins to make an awful noise and just stops, you know you have a problem … right? Who do you call for help?

• When your basement is flooded; when you noticed that there are watermarks on your ceiling; or that water is seeping through your window edges, you have a problem … right? Who do you call for help?

• When your computer goes blank and doesn’t respond, you know you have a problem … right? Who do you call for help?

BUT … what about marketing your book? What about untangling the confusion of social media? Who do you call to untangle it all?

Judith Briles … that’s who you call.

If that is you, then how much time are you spending working on a marketing solution? What about social media and using it within your marketing strategies. What are you investing in your time, energy and money to learn and create a plan that works? Savvy authors have learned that you cannot solve your marketing problem the next day by simply repeating what you did yesterday, last week, last month … or certainly, last year. That’s author insanity.

SOLUTION: Spend two afternoons with me in November. Attend and participate in the ONLINE ZOOM Dr. Judith Briles Book Marketing & Social Media Unplugged. Successful authors believe and practice: if my author success is to be … it’s up to me.

Join me for the COMBO Book Marketing and Social Media Unplugged in November. It’s a two-afternoon intensive … And YES, there will be hot seats for each participant. You will be sent the workbook to download and PRINT out prior to the 15^th of November.

Dates: November 19-20, starting at NOON MT to 4.30 pm each day. We start on time. It will be recorded. All registrants will get recordings. And, there is a workbook that will be sent to you prior to the 19^th. The wise author will PRINT it out.

Location: Zoom on your computer—the exclusive link will be emailed to you.

REGISTER: Early Bird registration is $277 for AuthorYOU members and $377 for Nonmembers through November 7^th. Prices increase $50 on Monday, November 8^th.

Be there …

General Admission $377

Calling ALL Authors and Authors-To-Be!
It’s an Author and Writer 1 ½ Day

Did you know that over 80% of the public thinks there is a book in them? Are you part of the 80%? Want to learn what your options are in getting yours from your head; from all those loose notes that have piled up over the years; want to add “published author” behind your name this year?

Is this your COME BACK Year? Is 2022 the year that makes the difference for you? Are you ready to:

• Jump into your publishing dreams, turning them into reality?
• Create a new book or repurposing an old one?
• Do a refresher on what’s happening in publishing today?
• Or do you need to just hang out … to mingle with other writers and authors?

Part of AuthorYOU’s mission is to educate emerging authors on how to write, publish and market their books. Part is two take achieving authors to a higher level of success. And part is to create a support community of networking and information streams. AuthorYOU is for the author who wants to be seriously successful.

Today’s publishing is a journey loaded with twists, turns, and potholes. AuthorYOU will prep, guide, and demonstrate:

• The latest in marketing strategies that will create your tipping point.
• Essential information about editing your book that will turn your head.
• Master the “art” of story writing for both fiction and nonfiction that creates “the opening grab”.
• Ideas to spin you, your book and expertise to the viral sphere.
• How to create a hero, not a zero, when it comes to book cover design.
• Website designs with a twist.
• How to propel yourself and rise above the publishing marketplace with social media and metadata.
• Tips on avoiding the mistakes most authors make.
• The ABCs of eBooks.
• How to say “Bye-Bye to BORING” presentations and trainings.
• Write and publish a book that grabs your reader.
• What to expect when you are expecting—the dollars, cents, and sense of publishing is today.

+++ THREE special ticketed items. Barb Wilson will deliver an “early arrival” workshop Thursday afternoon fueled by the stellar results 9 Cube Plotting Techniques, a writing workshop delivered at the Breckenridge Extravaganza in 2018. For those who want to join in for dinner Friday evening—there will be a special dessert: humor entertainment.

You can, and it’s happening when October kicks off. Get registered NOW to grab your seat. Space will be limited.

Participate in The Gong Show!

Does lightning strike within the first page of your book? Will your readers keep reading.
Are your words magic?
Do they grab the reader within the first paragraph?
Our team of experts have their ears ready to hear your words read out loud and give you instant feedback.

Your Presenters Are:
IP Attorney Julie Bernard, Book Designer Nick Zelinger, Book and eBook Designer Rebecca Finkel, Book Marketing Expert John Kremer, Virtual Presentations and Webinar Guru Jaclyn Kostner, Wordsmith and Editing Expert Barb Wilson, Audiobook Expert Richard Rieman, Storyline Visionary Mara Purl, and Book Publishing and Marketing Expert Judith Briles.

WHEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 7th to April 9th

WHERE: Doubletree Denver Hotel, 13696 E. Iliff Place, Aurora CO
 *** Free Shuttle from Denver International Airport. Save Money on your room by Reserving your hotel at the link below. 

AGENDA

Author YOU Extravaganza 2022

THURSDAY

3 pm to 6 pm   The Ultimate Writing Workshop using the 9 Cube Plotting Technique with Barb Wilson

Dinner on your own

FRIDAY

8.00 am                     Welcome

8.05 – 9.30               Get Your Swagger … Your BOOK, Inc … Covers, eBooks, Swag, and Interiors with Rebecca Finkel  

9.30 – 10.45            The Audiobook Revolution with Richard Rieman

10.45 – 11.00          Break

11.00 – 12.30        The Power of Syndication with John Kremer

12.30 – 2.00            LUNCH and Author’s Gong Show

2.00 – 3.30               Copyrights, Trademarks and the New Rules with Julie Bernard

3.30 – 5.00               Cover to Cover: the Ins and Outs of Successful and Sales-Worth Book Design with Nick Zelinger

6.15 – 8.30               Dinner & Comedy

SATURDAY

7.00 – 8.30               Firestorm Sunrise Marketing with Judith Briles

8.30 – 10.00            The Color of Your Characters with Mara Purl

10.00 – 10.15          Break

10.15 – 11.45          Powerful Presentation that DAZZLE! with Jaclyn Kostner

11.55 – 12.00          Wrap up and THANK YOU!

FRIDAY April 8th 8 am – 5 pm … General Session Workshops
The Author Gong Show at Noon. There is Friday Evening Dinner & Entertainment.

SATURDAY April 9th 7 am to Noon … General Session Workshops
Sunrise Workshop at Bonus EVENTS

For early arrivals: THURSDAY April 7th 4 – 6 pm  –  9 Cube Plotting Techniques, a writing workshop with Editor and Author Barb Wilson $35.

REGISTRATION:

For AuthorYOU Members Extravaganza Full Access Package (Includes Dinner & Entertainment, and the Writing Workshop) – $312 (Only Register here is you are a paid member of AuthorYOU)

Ala carte Sessions

FRIDAY Night Dinner and Entertainment
$50

General Session, AuthorYOU members – $227; (AuthorYOU Members Save $100)

General Session, Non Members/General Admission Tickets – $327;

HOTEL ROOMS: $115 
Call: 1-800-445-8667 and ask for the AuthorYou group block at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Denver-Aurora.

Book your hotel room here: bit.ly/EX2022Hotel

It’s a YES … YES, YOU CAN publishing event. Get ready to dump any beliefs that you can’t publish a book successfully. And sell books. And make money.

AuthorYOU and The Book Shepherd will deliver to you the “how-to”. The how-to create a book cover that grabs a viewer from the get-go. The how-to of creating a book that the reader “falls in” between the covers. The how-to in becoming successful in a very crowded field.