Benefits and Costs

Not to mention … We have fun!

The membership association for Authors and Publishers who take their books seriously.

In a nutshell …

For only $89 … here’s why you should be a member:

The Resource Newsletter, published online 9 times a year
All programs designed for the committed and serious author
Reduced attendance costs for monthly programs, BookCamps and Extravaganza in May
Attendance at Member-only events: Holiday, Annual BBQ, Tech Toolboxes, and Salons
Book Printing discounts and perks: Sheridan Books, Four Colour Print Group, Thomson-Shore, Color House Graphics, King Printing, Total Systems Printing
Legal assistance for authors and publishers: Replin, Rhodes, LLC; Legal Shield
Interior Designs for books discounts: WESType Publishing, NZ Graphics, F+P Design
eBooks, Audio book discounts: NZ Graphics, Book Baby, Author Fulfillment Services
National Book Distribution discounts: Pathway Book Service, New Shelves
Graphics and Book Cover design discounts: NZ Graphics, F+P Design
Editing services discounts: Editing by John Maling, Patti Thorn
Web site design and implementation discounts: IllustratingYou, NGNG
Virtual office assistance discounts: Cornerstone Virtual Assistant, 123Employee
Book and Publishing coaching discounts: The Book Shepherd, Get Published Coach
Discounts for professional book reviews: BlueInk Reviews
Book Publicity: Stephanie Barko
Book Fulfillment: Author Fulfillment Services, Pathway Book Service
Webinar and Teleseminars
Credit Card Services: The Free Terminal, Total Merchant Services
The list continues to grow!

Author U Membership Options…

JOIN or RENEW Author U Membership: $89Smart authors and independent publishers are investing in their growth and success by joining Author U. It’s the best money you’ll ever spend on your book. Take action today and join Author U, the membership association for authors and publishers who take their books seriously.

AuthorU Group Membership $225What’s a group? Simply this: A company or a family of up to 3 members … it’s not three friends who decide to be a “group” to save a few dollars . You will each have your own Membership page and will receive the Resource newsletter and email notices separately—there is not a group leader.

Note: Once you submit payment you will be redirected to a page where we ask your cooperation in submitting your group member information right away. Thank you.

Associate Membership: $150Service providers gain access with Author U members by receiving notation regarding what they provide in our membership directory as well as receiving a link on our Associate Providers list on the Author U website.If you’d like to become a Sponsoring Premium Member with even more marketing exposure, please contact Judith at judith@briles.com

Note: Once you submit payment you will be redirected to a page where we ask your cooperation in submitting your group member information right away. Thank you.

Annual Membership Dues are only $89 per year, $225 for a group up to 3 or $150 for an Associate Membership available to service providers. You will be billed for renewal on Member’s Anniversary date. All Dinner Programs and BootCamps have a separate fee.

Currently, monthly meetings are in a Dinner and a Program format on the third Thursday of the month. On months when BootCamps are held (always on a Saturday), there will be no Thursday meeting.

Each May, the Author U Extravaganza offers two extensive workshop days for authors to notch up their book to the next, next level.

Summers are dark with a Summer BootCamp only and a member/family BBQ. In December, members gather at a private home for a festive dinner and fun gift exchange.

You could benefit from membership in an organization that tailors information and programs to boost your bottom line.

Membership in Author U will give you an edge in publishing’s morphing times. By joining Author U, your sales and profits will increase, you will find a true authoring and publishing community and make fewer mistakes. That’s the bottom line.

You’ll find information-rich articles and columns to help you work smarter, plus PR and sales tactics to make you more profitable in our monthly online eNewsletter, The Resource.

Author U’s Benefits can help you create books that have no regrets, strategize and implement marketing sell more books and make more profits.

Member Benefits include …

You’ll learn how to become a publishing and marketing master and accelerate your book sales at our BootCamps held throughout the year. Author U members get discounted member rates.
Months where there are no BootCamps have a Dinner and a Program—all programs are designed as workshops. Members are encouraged to bring their laptops.
Author U members receive special rates from our Premier Partners.

Our Partners include:

Legal assistance for authors and publishers: Replin, Rhodes, LLC
Interior Designs for books discounts: WESType Publishing
eBooks, Audio book discounts: DarkFire Productions
National Book Distribution discounts: Midpoint Trade
Graphics and Book Cover design discounts: NZ Graphics, MacGraphics
Editing services discounts: Editing by John, Pen and Sword Publishing
Webinar design and implementation discounts: The Webinar Mentor, IllustratingYou, LLC
Virtual office assistance discounts: Cornerstone Virtual Assistant
Book and Publishing coaching discounts: The Book Shepherd
Illustrations: Shannon Parish, Don Sidle

If your book and marketing plan for it qualifies, you will receive national book distribution at a substantially reduced price.
The Premium Book Company offers special discounting to Author U members for their catalog program.
Authors need legal representation. Through our legal partners, they receive discounted legal services relating to copyright, trade and entertainment needs.
Premier Partners who are printers offer special services and discounts to Author U members.
DarkFireProductions offers a 50% off for the first eBook to Author U members.
Authors need access to credit card processing that won’t break your pocketbook. Author U’s partners can get you merchant status, Internet processing, direct deposit to your bank account and free wireless equipment.
Author U’s Resource Directory is rich with contacts for foreign rights, book awards, publishing consultants, printers and a variety of services that only an author and publisher would use and need. Available only to Members, updated annually.
Pinpoint your colleagues by location, genre, or contact name in the annual membership resource directory. Networking opportunities are with other members about their successes and great new ideas.
Online Discussion Group offers help with your questions, expert advice, and a “community” of colleagues.
Save from 20% on selected books that Author U believes every successful author needs.
Author U is an affiliate of IndieBound.org, representing independent book stores where members can tap into the IndieBound community.
Participate in Author U’s Webinars and Teleseminars.
Details, phone numbers, emails and websites for many of these benefits can only be found in Author U’s Resource Directory. It’s yours in a PDF format when you join.
Through Author U’s Facebook Fan Page, member news is actively shared with the authoring community.
Author U celebrates a Summer BBQ for members and families with no agenda but to have a good time. In December, a Holiday party is held.
Author U members have FUN!