Monthly Archives: December 2020

New podcast: Author and book marketing planning for the new year

New podcast: Author and book marketing planning for the new year

Times are a tad disorderly for authors during the era of COVID. It’s time to plan forward for the next year. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and host of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing offers a variety of marketing and influence tips in a fast-moving hour with tips on how to engage in successful book marketing during turbulent times.

how to sell more books
how to find book buyers online
how to build your influence on social media …

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It’s time to spice up your book design, bling, and swag

It’s time to spice up your book design, bling, and swag

It’s time to “spice” up your book design and beyond, Host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Book Designer Rebecca Finkel spike up creativity during COVID times on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast for authors and writers.

create a game plan for book design;
how to create texture on the book cover in a POD print world;
tips on creating and enhancing the Search Inside feature for books on Amazon;
tips for creating ebooks’
how to create ebooks …

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It’s yours today … 22 awesome tips and tools for authors to sizzle

It’s yours today … 22 awesome tips and tools for authors to sizzle

Marketing, social media, and building author influence lead my list of “needs” from authors during their publishing journey.
Join host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd is her favorite Geek Girl, Kelly Johnson, for a rousing fast hour loaded with 22 tips, tricks, and tools for the author and writer.

Get 22 awesome online tips and tools for author success.
Learn how to market your book next year starting now.

From YouTube to a nifty word search for writing–this is …

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Join me in one something I care lots about

Join me in one something I care lots about

With Winter and the current Covid-19 health crisis, the homeless and low-income individuals fall into the most vulnerable category. Did you know that?
And, did you know that socks are the #1 clothing need of those experiencing homelessness. Plus, did you know that “the homeless” includes INCREASING numbers of families with children? Keeping feet clean and warm is vital to winter health care. Socks are essential. 
As an honored Sock Ambassador for the Sock It To ‘Em Sock Campaign, …

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Newest podcast: Writing POP and Power post NANO

Newest podcast: Writing POP and Power post NANO

Calling all authors and writers. Get ready for a jammed packed hour from writing guru and must Anne Randolph. Over 20 tips in this podcast, including:

Read lots, including the cereal box for ideas.
Don’t edit as you write, it will let your brilliant bubbles escape.
Take a break and read poetry—opens another world to your thinking, feeling, emotion.
The best bookmark for a writer—a 4 x 6 blank card that “aha” notes can be added to as a …

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