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WebinarGold: The Ultimate Webinar to Sell More Books without Using Social Media and Paid Advertising

Aug 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

August 08 at 4 PT, 5 MT, 6 CT, 7 ET p.m

Yup, you read it right: sell more books … lots more books … without the pressure of social media or any paid advertising. How cool is that?

Get ready to discover the ready-set-go tools that will turn your book into a cash cow. You need two ingredients to start with: YOU and YOUR WORDS.

Join authors and publishing pros Judith Briles and Daniel Hall for an author game-changing webinar. Between the two of them, they’ve sold more than 1,000,000 books. And so can you. Join us on Wednesday, August 8.

And, wait, wait … there’s more. Each will have a gift for all that attend the webinar live.

If you aren’t already on our preferred email lists, you will be added. Look forward to being with you.

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

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7136036465250510595

Categories: Webinars Tags: book marketing selling books

Aug

AuthorYOU Extravaganza 2018 @ Beaver Run Resort

Aug 23 – Aug 25 all-day

Get Ready … 2018 = Book Marketing and Authoring Breakthroughs!

Get ready for an all-new Author YOU Extravaganza in 2018. Get ready for Education—the deep dive type. Get ready for entertainment—fun is always good and toe-tapping is the perfect way to end a jammed-packed day of information. Get ready to meet the Who-Who’s in Publishing Service Providers in our Exhibit Hall—your village to create an awesome book, publicity campaign, uncovering sponsors, promotion and much more. And get ready to change your book and authoring life.

Here’s the Opening Line-up:

Starting with a pre-Author YOU Extravaganza Advanced Book Marketing Breakthrough Intensive with John Kremer, Kathy Bublish and Judith Briles on Thursday afternoon starting at 1.00 p.m. on the 23^rd.

Followed by the first Author YOU Book Pitch Fest sponsored by Thomson Shore. Open to the public, 15 authors with manuscripts at least 75% completed can pitch their books to five publishing pros. ONE WINNER will walk away with a publishing bonanza package: editing, cover design, interior design, and printing. Value: Priceless

Followed by the Grand Opening in the evening … meet our fabulous Exhibitors up front and in person. They’ve got the smarts, experience, and tools to make your book shine. And they are available to you through Saturday.

As you meet and greet, why don’t eat? Yes indeed … we will have dinner Friday in the Exhibit area–.

And then ….

Two jammed-packed day sessions on the 24^th & 25^th.
Our One-on-Ones are back where you can pick the brains individually of Publishing and Marketing Pros of your choice.
The Sunrise Session is back to get your authoring juices flowing.
Our Auction benefitting the launched Colorado Authors Hall of Fame is back.
Author Photos are back.

All our speakers are being confirmed NOW and will be posted before December 31^st.

Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd®, will be there.
Joan Stewart, the Publicity Hound, will be there.
John Kremer, Book Marketing expert, will be there.
Jackie Lapin, Positioning and Speaking expert, will be there.
Daniel Hall, Online Product expert, will be there.
Amy Collins, Book and Amazon expert, will be there.
Panel of the Best and Brightest in Book Design will be there.
More to be posted … and they will be there!

August 23^rd Author YOU Extravaganza PRE Extravaganza

1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Advanced Book Marketing Breakthroughs Intensive … with John Kremer, Kathy Meis and Judith Briles

Imagine:

John Kremer, author or 1001 Ways to Market Your Book, and a master when it comes to getting a billion plus eyeballs on your books;
Kathy Meis, visionary behind Bublish and a master at alternative distribution and building book buzz; and
Judith Briles, author of 36 books including How to Create Your $1,000,000 Speech and Author YOU— and a master at book publishing and speaking on your book.

… all in the same room on the same day at the same time! Book Marketing Breakthroughs will mount as they reveal a variety of strategies and show you how to implement to take you and your book marketing to the next, next level of sales success.

Registration: $125 and includes a preferred seat in the audience for the Author YOU Book Pitch, the Grand Opening, and Dinner.

5.00 to 6.30 The Author YOU PitchBook Fest sponsored by Thomson Shore
15 authors-to-be will have the opportunity and 5 MINUTES to PITCH their books to our Pitch Panel … ONE will walk away with a publishing bonanza package: editing, cover design, interior design, and printing. Value Priceless. Entry fee: $25 PitchFest event and a registrant for the Extravaganza on the 24^th and 25^th__dinner is included for the Entrants … Attendance to watch:

6.30 to ??? GRAND OPENING with our Exhibitors
Meet our fabulous Exhibitors up front and in person.

August 24^th and 25^th …Author YOU Extravaganza

FRIDAY … Introducing your weekend breakthrough
Starting at 8.00 a.m.

Speakers
Exhibits
Lunch in the Rounds
Speakers

Exhibits
Rounds with the Pros
Dinner and Entertainment

SATURDAY … the Breakthrough continues
Starting at 7.00 a.m.

Speakers
Exhibits
Lunch in the Rounds
Speakers

Bringing it all together
Ends at 4.45 p.m.

ALL Registrations will open in January 2018

Register at AuthorYOUExtravaganza.org

Categories: AUthorYOU Extravanganza Tags: author success Author YOU Extravaganza in 2018 book marketing

Nov

Fri

2018 Judith Briles SPEAKING Unplugged Boot Camps in Colorado @ Doubletree Hotel

Nov 9 – Nov 10 all-day

Speaking Unplugged Session in 2018:
November 9-10

Would you like to know how powerful you, your book and experiences are and how they can influence and change others one word at a time? Would you like to turn your book, your ideas, your mouth into a business that creates a lifestyle woven with travel, fun, global friends and financial success?

You can with the smart and savvy strategies, you will reveal in this interactive and fun intensive workshop. With over 35 years of speaking on the platform, Dr. Judith Briles will show you how to become a successful professional speaker … a speaker that will soar your book sales. Since the 80s, speaking has been her #1 way to sell books … over 1,000,000 of them!

Would you like to turn the book you have or are creating into a money machine that cements your expertise and authoring success?

Would you be willing to trade just TWO days to get all the how-to and strategies from someone who spent over 35 years on the speaking platform … someone who generated in excess of $5,000,000 in combined speaking fees and book sales that will be generated directly from speaking gigs? You can …

Don’t delay: 2017 Boot Camps were SOLD OUT!

Your guide and mentor for these 2 awesome days is Dr. Judith Briles, the author 35 books, publishing expert and radio host. Plus an opportunity for an extra day post the Unplugged Bootcamp.

There are two-weekend dates for 2018:

November 9-10, 2018
will change your authoring life

Site: Doubletree Hotel Denver-Aurora, CO

For Hotel Reservations: http://bit.ly/HotelDoubletree

Experience two days of Judith … NO pitches to buy other “stuff”, just Judith Briles Speaking Unplugged delivering an amazing depth of speaking and marketing information that she has derived from her 35 plus years as a professional speaker that has taken her to 12 countries—from Finland to Brazil and all 50 states.

Are you ready to create the speech that will get you booked and re-booked … get the answers to the questions you have … all of them? Judith is the master book publishing coach and guide.

Reserve Your Spot NOW
for 2 Colorful Brain-Jammed Days, including meals.

How to develop your topic … start with your book then expand to create a portfolio of options for meeting planners to select from or add-on to an already booked gig.
How to structure your speech or create a workshop … one that is uniquely you and will make you the buzz of any conference.
How to identify your key points … and hook in the right story, activity or exercise to engage your audience.
How to create stories based on your life experiences that will engage an audience … that can have them rolling in the aisles or shedding a tear.
How to tie in current events with your presentation … create a local hook that will connect with attendees.
How to know when to use multi-media … and what to do if it goes wrong.
How to structure your first words … whether it’s a story, statistics, an event connected with the group or something else—tips on how to instantly connect with any audience.
How to create a memorable opening or closing … that will leave your audience laughing, crying or thinking—but never just leaving them.
How to avoid the Blunders, Bloopers, and Boo-Boos … that most speakers—newbies and old-timers make.
How to identify and create your Unique Selling Pitch to any meeting planner … what will make you shine and rise above the speaker crowd?
How to create the visuals to enhance your presentation … audiences are visible—you will learn how to use cartoons, words and essential elements to spark up any presentation.
How to deal with snafus and presentations that aren’t working … it happens; not every audience is ideal or presentation perfect.
How to find groups that want your message … and will enthusiastically cheer for you and want you back.
How to move from free to fee … and make a living by using your words and your mouth.
How to negotiate contracts … and get “soft money” for no fee gigs.
How to create your “unique” position … work with a SWOT Analysis designed for you and your book.
How to create an AWESOME Speaker-Book One-Sheet …
you need one that shouts you out … it’s brag time to hook meeting planners and attendees.

WAIT … WAIT … there’s MORE! You have the opportunity to book one day within three months of your Judith Briles Speaking Unplugged Bootcamp for a One-on-One in person in her offices or via Skype if you are out of the area. You will get laser coaching dissecting your speech, your stories … your “whatever” that evolves from the Unplugged session you attended. Your cost for this is $1,250, a reduction from her 6-hour fee of $2,750 and only available to Unplugged participants.

AND

If you want to open up your creativity channels … you will love the exercises Judith walks everyone through.
If you want to create a speech that uses the key elements of your book and expertise … you will learn insider tips on how to and how to niche yourself into “your” market.
If you want to be Pitch Perfect … it’s the way to sell your book, and few authors succeed. You will now.
If you want to master social media tricks that will allow you to breathe … you will learn and see exactly how to create a life beyond your computer. Judith selects several books for attendees and will demonstrate and position them for a marketing blitz you won’t believe in front of your eyes!
If you want to know tricks of the social media marketing whirlwind … you will learn which platforms work best for which books and how to drill down into them.
If you haven’t done a Speaking GamePlan around your book, you will (or will revisit what you thought your GamePlan was) … and discover amazing “ahas” along the way about both You and Your Book.
If you want to make serious money as an author, you will come away with the how-to strategies that are doable.
If you stumble along on how to pitch yourself, you won’t any longer–tips and techniques plus create the ideal script to roll out who and what you will bring to participants at events in less than 30 seconds.
If you want “e” shortcuts to use for your speaking marketing, you will get plenty of fast-track tips to use.
If … what are your “IFs”? … there will be hot seats throughout the two days.
ALL participants take the hot seat and get immediate laser coaching from Judith. How cool is that?

Get ready to experience a “different” bootcamp … it is not just another conference where you sit in your seat and take notes—expect extraordinary high interaction, plenty of “to-do” Activities—you will not only listen and hear Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd; you will see demonstrations of how she does it in her own speaking; AND you will immediately implement what she says. PLUS, you will get live laser coaching. Judith believes in feeding your brain and your belly—you will be fed.

What it is, is your next, next step to authoring success.
Be there. You and Your Book can’t afford not to be.

Call Judith, determine if this is the “right fit” for you and your book now.
Call 303-885-2207 or email Judith@Briles.com. Don’t delay. TheBookShepherd.com

REGISTER NOW by calling 303-885-2207 — get the EARLY Bird pricing of $547 by January 31st for MARCH and September 11^thfor NOVEMBER. Why not commit now and pay a little each quarter?

For Hotel Reservations: http://bit.ly/HotelDoubletree

Are you an Alumni? Special rates for Alumni are reduced to $297

Rates will increase on September 30th to $997 for the NOVEMBER session. Judith has a payment plan if desired, just call the office at 303-885-2207.

In other words,
your life as an author will morph.

Judith Briles Speaking Unplugged delivers extraordinary high interaction, plenty of “to-do” Activities and Hot Seats—

you will not only listen and hear The Book Shepherd, you will immediately implement what she says. As the author of 36 books (two more are in the works!), many best-selling and award-winning, she has presented to audiences as small as 16 and as large as 5,000.

It is your next, next step to credibility and speaking success.

If that’s your goal, be there. You and Your Book can’t afford not to. Save these two days in 2018 … and 2017 was sold out–don’t wait:

November 9 – 10 … days that will change your author life. Who better to captain your journey than Author and Publishing Expert, Dr. Judith Briles?

Cost:
Early Bird Registration ends on September 30th … your cost is $547 … it increases $450 on October 1st to $997 – additional registrations with the same party are $397 up to October 15^th and $797 until the last day of the month prior to the Unplugged date.

Remember: Judith has a payment plan if desired, just call the office to set it up at 303-885-2207.

If you are a Last Minute registrant, you will pay $1,297 … that means from November 1^st until Judith Briles Speaking Unplugged starts.

BONUS: On Saturday, there will be complimentary neck and shoulder massages throughout the day.

All meals during sessions included PLUS extensively detailed workbook.

Location and Hotel Reservations:

Venue:

Doubletree Hotel Denver Aurora: 13696 E Iliff Pl, Aurora, CO 80014 (303) 337-2800

Special Room Rate: $109 for attendees, includes FULL Breakfast PLUS Adult beverages and snacks in the Evening. Judith’s Tip: Stay at the hotel, even if you are a local … she is. It’s a great time to connect, schmooze, have fun … and continue what happened from 8.30 to 5 with co-attendees. Guaranteed, it’s a mini-break and makes a difference with your take-aways when you are fully immersed in the process.

Lunch included each day.

Stay “in the moment” so her teachings and strategies will begin to imprint versus being pulled back to the office and your personal surroundings.

Colorado … our Falls are spectacular in Colorado and most likely, snow shouldn’t be a factor in Denver. Spring is something else … sometimes snow; sometimes a little rain; sometimes lots of sun.

Note … breakfast is only for those who are registered at the hotel. I’m staying there and checking in on Thursday afternoon.

There will be coffee/tea onsite and throughout our sessions plus lunch each day …

Workshop Times: Each morning starts at 8.30 AM. Days will end at 4.30 PM. On the 1st night–Friday, there is an after session casual soiree–an excellent schmooze and noshing time. Dress should be comfy. It’s wise to have a sweater–temps can very in our room.

If you are FLYING: Denver International Airport (DIA-Denver) is your destination.

Workshop Times: 8:30 to 4:30 each day. On the 1st night–Thursday, there is an after session soiree that is a great schmooze and noshing time.

Register now by calling 303-885-2207 — get the EARLY Bird pricing of $547 by September 30th … why not commit now and pay a little each quarter? Rates will increase on October 1st to $997 session. Judith has a payment plan if desired, just call the office at 303-885-2207.

~~~~Cancellation Policy: No Refunds after October 10th for the November Unplugged. Prior to that, there will be a $200 cancellation fee.

Thank you! The Speaking Unplugged Bootcamp was amazing, very helpful, and filled with valuable information. I have much to percolate on in regard to my speeches. I have already begun to look at them differently, with new ideas.
-Trish Humenansky-Laub

I really enjoyed the 2-day Package. Small intimate setting—the Hot Seats were great. My #1 aha was on how use a story to lead into my key talk on diversity. Sign me up—I’m coming back!
-Andi Sue Phillips
DeEmphasizing Diversity

I liked the comprehensive structure of the two days along with how to turn stories into an engaging opening—how to make them come alive.
Heather Elliott
Same Sh*t, Different Day

Great job! The first thing I’m going to do is update my current presentation and start using stories that I never considered before. What I learned in the first two hours exceed my registration fee!

–Jeannette Seibly
Brag!

I enjoyed it all. Loved the interaction and learned from the examples. My takeaway: I can do this!
-Sue Miller
My Life Rearranged

What an amazing depth of actionable information. The information on how to structure contracts and fees was invaluable—the first thing I’m going to do is refine and define stories. I now know which direction to take.

-Melody Jones
Social Media Expert

Invaluable! Being able to get in front of a group and practice telling my story was the perfect landing for me.
-Maddy Tomoren

Ideas! Lots and lots of ideas: speaking, writing, marketing, and website. My #1 aha was going through the speaker website review and what is needed. I never thought about a grabber line. Sign me up for your next event!
-Mary Salas
Financial Planner

Learning how to develop speaking topics and weaving in stories was extremely helpful. Thank you. I learned lots that I can immediately use.
-Suzanne Simpson

“Dr. Judith Briles provided the exact information our authors needed to elevate their platforms and hone their marketing plans. Whether you’re just starting out on your marketing journey or a published pro, I strongly recommend using Dr. Briles’ wisdom to elevate your promotion skills to the next level.”

-Brooke Hartman
President & Conference Chair, Alaska Writers Guild

Categories: Judith Briles Unplugged Boot Camps Tags: book marketing book publishing Judith Briles Speaking Unplugged publishing Self publishing

Nov

WEBINAR … Social Media for Authors in 30 Days

Nov 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

… it’s time for a social media makeover!

A critical element for every author’s platform is social media–using the right portal(s) for the author’s expertise plus books delivers influence, credibility, and bookselling momentum. You will get the latest in what to do without feeling the typical social media overwhelm; what strategies to immediately use for a book launch or relaunch; how to gather the right followers to support the author’s journey and so much more.

Authors know that social media is a must—

How do you control it;
How do you know which platforms to use;
How do you decide;
How often do you post;
what new tools should be used for book marketing and launching;
and plenty more.

Get ready for a mini-course in just one hour that will revamp and goose what you are doing to position yourself and your books on social media with Judith Briles and social media expert, Karen Liz Albert brings 20 years of marketing to the mix.

Date: Wednesday, November 14

Time: 4 MT, 5 PT, 6 CT, 7 ET

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/889411842542456321

Categories: Webinars Tags: book marketing socila media

Mar

Sat

Mini Extravaganza – Book Marketing Intensive @ Koelbel Library

Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday March 2^nd – AuthorYOU will host its first Mini 1-day Extravaganza, and it’s going to be a book marketing intensive! Learn how to launch social media campaigns, how to create book promos for quick sales, how to prepare for your book launch, learn the latest online marketing tools, website must-haves, do’s and don’ts, and a special segment on marketing children’s books.

It’s going to be an all-day firehose of ideas to help you and your books stand out in the publishing crowd, and boost your sales!

Cost: AuthorYOU Members $77 (early bird) All others pay $97. After the early bird deadline, the price will jump to $97 for Members & $127 for all others. Early bird deadline ends Wednesday, Feb. 20th.

Location: Koelbel Library 5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM

A second Mini Extravaganza will be held Saturday, November 2^nd and it will be a totally FREE event. Learn your publishing options; get introduced to the basics of marketing, get book design tips, website tips, meet with author service providers and network with other authors.

Early Bird Registration had ended.

Note: We have already put in our food order for lunch, so if you register, call Judith immediately at 303-885-2207 so we know if we need to add on more food.

AuthorYOU Members Register Here $97.

Categories: Special Events Tags: AuthorYOU book marketing publishing

Apr

Tue

Soar Your Book and Product Sales with Awesome Images

Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Soar Your Book and Product Sales with Awesome Images

Join us for a webinar on April 02, 2019 at 4:00 PM MDT.

Have you ever been envious of authors with fantastic images of their books? Well, the truth is, you probably should be. And there is absolutely no reason why you have to be in that position!

Major studies and truckloads of book sales data has proven time and time again that the better your book looks to potential readers … the more prone they are to buy it. My guest is CJ McDaniel for April’s webinar.

We are going to demo and “no-brainer” tool that requires no software downloading and no work on your side. It’s simply a copy and pastes to soar your image success. Love it! And we are going to give you a portal to do a few at zip cost.

See you on April 2nd. We will select a few of the live registrants and “play” with their book covers during the webinar so you can see the morphing in seconds in front of your eyes.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5920620923857000963

Categories: Webinars Tags: AuthorYOU webinar book marketing publishing

May

How to Sell Your Story to Hollywood! (or: What Will Doom It to Eternal Obscurity)

May 15 @ 9:59 am – 10:59 am

How to Sell Your Story to Hollywood!

(or: What Will Doom It to Eternal Obscurity)

AuthorYOU’s fast-paced “AHA” webinar
Wednesday, May 29^th
What You’re Going to Discover…

The one document you MUST have in order to sell your story to Hollywood – without you’re dead in the water.
Why Hollywood is like a conveyor belt and ways that you can get your story to the front of the line…
How drawing ONE simple line can massively impact the success of your script.
Why having a screenplay is actually bad for most writers to have and how it can permanently ruin your chances
The story elements that every producer and director look for that increase your chances of successfully selling your story to Hollywood

Ken Atchity

Hollywood Producer and Emmy award nominee who sold the Hollywood Blockbuster “The Meg” (International sales exceed 500 million) and 30+ other Hollywood Deals

REGISTER: https://realfast.clickfunnels.com/webinar-registrationpadlq6mz

This training will reveal the once hidden process for taking your book or story and get it sold to Hollywood for big bucks!

Categories: Webinars Tags: book marketing webinar

Jun

Mon

30 PLUS Sizzling HOT Publishing, Marketing and Author Success TIPS

Jun 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

On MONDAY, June 24 (7 ET, 6 CT, 5 MT, 4 PT) … 30 awesome and Hot Publishing Ahas and Tips from six amazing publishing pros: Sandy Lawrence, Judith Briles, Daniel Hall, Amy Collins, Rebecca Finkel, Kelly Johnson, and Ashlee Bratton. Plus we always throw in a few more that you won’t want to miss!

What author and writer don’t want savvy insider tips and ahas on publishing, publicity, book marketing, book design, 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!

AND … Make sure you register even if you can’t attend the LIVE presentation … you will automatically get the replay the next day.

Get it on your calendar:
MONDAY, June 24th (4 PT, 5 MT, 6 CT, 7 ET)

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8841893577759129346

Note: your registration will add your name and email to our preferred emailing list.

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

Categories: Webinars Tags: Amy Collins Ashlee Bratton book marketing daniel Hall judith briles kelly johnson publishing at sea Rebecca Finkel Sandy Lawrence

Oct

How to Create an Audiobook with No Pain

Oct 16 @ 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm

Audiobooks are booming in popularity, and they’re only growing.

With so many people craving audiobooks these days, if you’re not providing them, you could be losing out on extra royalties every month.

My friend Derek Doepker has a short audiobook that regularly sells 120+ copies each month without ANY audiobook marketing on my part.

This is all passive sales.

The cool thing is, unlike ebooks, it’s not overly crowded so you stand a much better chance of having your books be seen and sold there.

I’m doing a free webinar training with Derek on how you can start profiting with audiobooks.

You can join us at Thursday, November 7th at Noon Mountain HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5824343292459092493

Derek will answer all your questions about whether it’s best to do it yourself or outsource.

Even if you live outside the US and UK (ACX distribution territories) you can still us ACX and another resource with some special secrets he’ll share.

On this webinar you’ll discover:

How audiobooks are generating hundreds to thousands of extra dollars in royalties for some self-published authors on auto-pilot.
How you can produce audiobooks on any budget, and distribute them from anywhere in the world.
The critical facts you have to consider before deciding whether to outsource or produce your own audiobooks that could save you thousands of dollars.
Where to hire professional audiobook narrators if you wish to outsource.
The exact microphone, software, and equipment you need to produce limitless top-quality audiobooks on a shoestring budget.
Your audiobook questions answered personally.

Ready? I am … see you there.

Categories: Webinars Tags: Audiobooks book marketing

Dec

Want to Slay the Amazon Dragon? The Perfect Book Marketing Gift Awaits You …

Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Perfect Book Marketing Gift Awaits You …

Have you ever wondered …

How can I focus on writing and publishing instead of constantly promoting my books?
How can I get consistent sales of full-priced books instead of just short-term spikes during promotions?
How can my book stand out when there are SO many competing books on Amazon and it feels like pulling teeth to get sales?
How do I get reviews and build my audience FAST if I’m starting from scratch?
Where can I outsource the work I don’t want to do?

My friend and 7 times bestselling author Derek Doepker is about to reveal some very practical strategies on how to do fewer promotions and sell more books on autopilot. Something ALL authors would love to create on an ongoing basis.

With one strategy, he had an extra $3,505 in book sales in less than 8 weeks with less than two hours of work a week! Bet that sounds like your type of work, yes?

Note: If you want 1,001 ways to market your book, this isn’t for you.

If you want to 80/20 concepts, the 20% that leads to 80% of your results … then you’ll need to check out this free live training called Automatic Book Sales System we’re doing Thursday, December 5^th at NOON Mountain time.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1071043474912420365

In this training you’ll discover:

The most powerful form of auto-pilot book promotion to sell full-priced books consistently – this has led to over $3,505 in EXTRA book sales in less than 8 weeks!
The 3 biggest marketing mistakes authors make that sabotage their success … and how to fix them.
How to get reviews and build your audience even if you’re starting completely from scratch with no following.
And more!

Join us by registering now—it’s the perfect gift, just for you and your book.

Categories: Webinars Tags: book marketing Book selling webinar

Jan

Leaping 2020 Lizards … Is There a Book in YOU? Get the Essentials NOW! @ CADA, 290 Speer Blvd., Denver

Jan 1 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

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.

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 – $47; Nonmembers – $67
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 $47 (Only register here if you are a current paid AuthorYOU member)

Categories: AuthorYOU Saturday Program Saturdays at Author U Tags: author success AuthorYOU book marketing

Feb

Fri

Create and Implement the Business of Authoring and Publishing for Your Success @ Smokey Hill Library – Conference A

Feb 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

Categories: Judith Briles - The Book Shepherd Special Events Tags: author success book marketing book publishing

Mar

Sat

Leap Into 2020 Authoring and Publishing Success – its a Mini-Extravaganza @ CADA

Mar 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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

… It’s an Author and Writer Full Day Extravaganza

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.

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

Categories: AuthorYOU Circles AuthorYOU Salons AuthorYOU Saturday Program Judith Briles - The Book Shepherd Special Events Tags: author success AuthorYOU AuthorYOU Circles AuthorYOU Extravaganza book marketing book publishing

Apr

Webinar Gold: Author Influence and Marketing: Discover Your EXISTING Demand

Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Author Influence and Marketing: Discover Your EXISTING Demand

Thousands of people search the Internet every day for what you sell.
Are you connecting with them?
We’ve discovered that 95% of Authors aren’t!

Your takeaways include:
• How to get in front of the existing demand for your goods, services or book.
• Discover the keywords that people search on when they look for your book.
• Spy on Your Amazon Competition
• What you need to do to increase your website visitors, leads and book sales.
• Tips on Using Amazon Marketing Services (AMS)

Presenter Dave Westfall is an internet marketing expert and consultant. He has helped hundreds of small businesses (author publishing would fall in this category) grow by providing solid advice and proven solutions that work.

When: Thursday, April 23 at 10 PT, 11 MT, Noon CT, 1 ET

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2770078115399103246

Categories: Webinars Tags: book marketing Book Success judith briles webinar

May

Sat

Get ready to make money with an audiobook – new insights for 2020

May 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

YOUR Audiobook Creation Insights for 2020

Join us for a webinar on May 02, 2020 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

Are you ready to discover The Audiobook Wizard’s Guide to Audiobook Creation – 2020 Version? May 2— Remote meeting via Webinar

REGISTER NOW … space is limited.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5012841042399753229

Things have changed rapidly in the world of audiobooks since Richard Rieman’s award-winning book, The Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation was first published.

For the first time last year, half of all Americans over the age of 12 have listened to an audiobook!

Did you?
Do you know someone who has?
Have your book buyers asked if you have your book available in audio?

There are new major competitors to Amazon’s Audible in the audiobook creation world.

What options are there?
Do you know who they are?
Should you be distributing through them outside of Amazon’s Audible?

Nonfiction books (History, Biographies, Memoirs) are overtaking many other genres among audiobook listeners.

Meaning that NF authors should be creating audiobooks—is yours available now?
Will it be your voice or a professional narrator?
How will you use it to market your expertise and position it?

Fiction books are naturals for audiobook listeners.

No genre is left unturned—what’s yours?
Should you have mixed voices/narrators or have a single voice?
How about adds—a little music for scene changes?

The Audiobook Wizard, Richard Rieman, will share:

Marketing Strategies and Tips for HOW to Market Your Audiobook
When Narrating Your Own Book is the Best Option ( and sometimes it is!) plus shortcuts to do a combo of YOU and a Narrator
How You Can Cover the Cost of Audiobook Production through Crowdfunding
How to Use Audible’s new promotional codes to get reviews and boost sales
Plus, How to Avoid Audiobook Publishing Predators

…and, of course, much more.

About Your Presenter: Richard Rieman
Richard Rieman, known in Denver as “The Audiobook Wizard,” is an acclaimed authority on indie audiobook publishing. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published

Categories: AuthorYOU Salons AuthorYOU Saturday Program Saturday Mornings Special Events Tags: author success AuthorYOU book marketing book publishing publishing

Nov

Sizzling Marketing Copy Online Course

Nov 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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:

Categories: Judith Briles - The Book Shepherd Special Events Tech Toolbox Workshops Tags: Bestseller book marketing Casey Demchak Judith Briles- The Book Shepherd

Jan

Mon

JAN Webinar … Create the Ultimate Workbook that POPS for NonFiction Authors

Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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. Debbie Drum has updated her webinar to today’s nonfiction author.

Are you ready to take your expertise into an online or in-person training course? And get paid to do it?

REGISTER NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1107859540209269519

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 Monday, January 10th at 12 pm Mountain Time to learn the tips, tricks, and strategies to creating a Workbook. Plan on 90 minutes.

REGISTER NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1107859540209269519

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

Categories: Webinars Tags: book marketing Debbie Drum Dr. Judith Briles - The Book Shepherd webinar

Mar

Tue

Audiobook Marketing Panache Webinar

Mar 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Audiobook Marketing Panache Webinar

Get ready for marketing your audiobook to get a whole lot more fun!

If you’ve felt like having an audiobook is just one more thing to spend marketing time on, then this is for you.
If you’re using a scattershot approach to marketing without a clear strategic plan in place, you’ll want to join this webinar.
If you have published your book but not yet started production of your audiobook, then you’ll gain priceless tips!

Learn how to put your audiobook to work for you and get your audiobook marketing in gear! This is hot … Hot … or so HOT!

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4551471685257285902

Marketing Your Audiobook from the Inside Out: Pre-production gems! Pick up innovative ways to leverage your audiobook from the inside out to entice your listeners to engage more with you and your content.
Step by Step Audiobook Marketing: Get an up-close tour of the Audiobook Marketing Program™ to understand what components you’ll need as you pre-launch, launch or re-launch your audiobook, whether you want to DIY or have a team to help.
Get the Inside Scoop on Increasing Royalties: Learn how to earn higher royalties and have more control over promotions, pricing, and coupon options.
Ongoing Audiobook Marketing Options: Find out how to get help with marketing that keeps sales rolling in: Audiograms (mini videos for social media), monthly Access to a marketing strategist, Reaching your fans through email marketing, and more!

Register NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4551471685257285902

Wednesday, March 8, 2022 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CST

Presenter Becky Parker Geist is an audiobook producer and narrator with 40+ years of experience in the audiobook industry and owner of Pro Audio Voices Inc, serving clients internationally for audiobook production and marketing as well as podcasting. She has narrated and/or produced well over 200 titles to date. Committed to leadership and authored 5 published titles, including Audiobook Toolkit for Authors: Your Comprehensive Guide to Recording Your Own Audiobook. Becky’s passion and the vision of Pro Audio Voices is to inspire the world through the stories they bring to life.

Categories: Webinars Tags: Audiobook Becky Parker Geist book marketing webinar

Apr

Thursday Afternoon The Ultimate Editing and Writing Workshops Arrives in Colorado @ Doubletree Denver Hotel