Yearly Archives: 2019

The Perfect Social Media Cheat Sheet Online Course STARTS on THURSDAY

Get ready to snap, crackle and truly POP using the social media platforms for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram PLUS how to get to your ideal target market. It all happens this month.
Those who heard Karen Liz Albert at the April AuthorYOU meeting in Colorado were WOWWED by what she revealed and demonstrated. Now, anyone can see it… no matter where you live and what your time zone is. How? … you ask. Simply by …

Do You Know Where Your Book Sales Come From? Do You Know Where Your Clients Come From?

Posted on Apr 23 By Judith Briles

The Internet has changed a lot of the rules of yesterday … yesteryear. It’s a fast forward time … today, it’s all about being “out there”—exposed, talked about, findable. How do people find you? And connect with you? Are you visible?

If you have a product—a book, consulting services Having a marketing and sales background, it was drilled in that I had to follow my leads, track my leads and know where my business came from.
Sometimes …

Proof Carefully. Print Confidently. By Sandy Gould

Posted on Apr 9 By Judith Briles

It’s simple – proofing is important. Proofs give you the ability to catch errors in both your text and cover files and make corrections before it’s too late. Keep in mind that your printed proof should not be used as your initial attempt at proofreading – your files should be fully edited and as perfect as possible when submitted to the printer. Your printer will not proofread for content; they are only looking for issues …

Come See the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame

Posted on Mar 19 By Judith Briles

Discover the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame. Just launched, it’s ready to celebrate and honor the legacy of authors connected with Colorado.

And, it’s TIME and OVERDUE to formally celebrate and acknowledge the amazing literary talent that has been influenced by Colorado.
What authors, you might say or think? And how do they need to be connected? Good questions, here’s how:

Authors who have been born in Colorado;
Authors who lived at one time in Colorado;
Authors who came and …

Discover HOW audiobooks can improve your writing

Posted on Mar 12 By Judith Briles

Voices in Your Head:
How Audiobooks Can Improve Your Writing
By Richard Rieman

Do you hear voices in your head while writing? It can be a very good thing.
As a veteran Audible audiobook narrator, I am always impressed when the writing just flows smoothly without choppiness or a staccato pattern.
Write Music
The late, great author and writing coach Gary Provost says reading your written words aloud will make you a better writer:
“This sentence has five words. Here are five …

Is a paid book promotion worth an author’s time and money?

Posted on Mar 5 By Judith Briles

Paid Book Promotion
Authors and publishers often participate in paid book promotion for a book’s marketing campaign. The reason? It’s a very effective way of getting your book in front of readers eyes.
There are multiple companies providing paid promotion services. Therefore, Hybrid Global Publishing offers assistance with three promotion services available to authors: IndieReader, Edelweiss, and LibraryThing.
IndieReader
IndieReader provides services to improve a book’s findability and status. The main service they provide is professional book review. They …

Why ALL Authors Need a Professional Editor By Barb Wilson

Posted on Feb 26 By Judith Briles

You’re finished. After weeks and months of writing—adding, rephrasing, and deleting—your book is complete. Take a few minutes to congratulate yourself on your accomplishment.

You’re finished. After weeks and months of writing—adding, rephrasing, and deleting—your book is complete. Take a few minutes to congratulate yourself on your accomplishment.
Now comes the next step: finding a professional editor.
There are many reasons to hire an editor—what is the most important one?
You are an author AND a businessperson. Your writing …