Calendar

Mar
2
Sat
Mini Extravaganza – Book Marketing Intensive @ Koelbel Library
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday March 2nd – 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 2nd 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. 

 

All others Register Here $127

Sep
7
Sat
Mini- AuthorYOU Extravanganza – a Publicity Palooza! @ CADA
Sep 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Create a Killer Press Release
&
How to Create the Ultimate BOOK Hook

at our Mini Extravaganza … a Publicity Palooza!

Morning

How to Write Killer Press Releases That Sell Books

Nine out of 10 author press releases belong in the trash bin. The Publicity Hound will show you how to write a killer press release for your fiction or nonfiction launch, and give you ideas galore for other types of releases you can write throughout your publishing career. You will learn:

  • The 9 elements of the perfect launch press release.
  • Samples of press releases for fiction and nonfiction.
  • The best free and paid press release distribution services.
  • Key elements to include in your releases so you sell books in bulk, get invitations to speak, and invite the media to call on you when they need sources and interviews.
  • Easy ways to come up with your own press release ideas by helping other authors on the hot seat. 

Afternoon
Book Hooks: Fun, Timely, Compelling Angles for Pitching Your Book

If you can’t think of at least a half dozen juicy angles to pitch to the media so they cover you and your book, help is on the way. The Publicity Hound will give you more than a dozen hooks you can use to promote your expertise, your topic, and your book. You will learn:

  • The difference between a press release and a pitch, and why they work hand in hand.
  • The easiest place to start your publicity campaign.
  • Unusual angles for fiction authors, including ways to promote your expertise.
  • Fun hooks that most other authors would never think of using.
  • Easy ways to come up with your own ideas for book hooks and angles by helping other authors on the hot seat. 

Let’s send off The Publicity Hound in style!

This will be JOAN STEWART’s FINAL Presentation!

 

SITE: CADA … 290 E. Speer Blvd., Denver CO
DATE: September 7th from 8.30 to 4 … Lunch included
REGISTER:  space is limited.  AuthorYOU VIP members $107 (Tardy Bird) … NonMembers $127  (Tardy Bird) 

BELOW are the LINKS to REGISTER: 

 

Early bird VIP AuthorYOU Members  $107 (only register through this link if you are a paid AuthorYOU member)

Non AuthorYOU Members – $127

Early Bird Registration Has Ended

 

Nov
2
Sat
Podcasting and Writing Pearls on November 2 @ CADA – Colorado Automotive Dealers
Nov 2 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Podcasting and Writing Pearls

Judith Briles and Mara Purl will join forces … to provide a variety of writing tips to move you into the new year with new ideas, new tips on completing your “next” work PLUS entering the wide world of podcasting. Is it time for you to get in front of the mic and share your wisdom and expertise? How about your awesome storytelling or interviewing of others?

Everything You Need to Know About Podcasting!

  • What is a Podcast?
  • Should you start a podcast?
  • Should you record it yourself?
  • Can you record in your home office?
  • Are podcasts only for non-fiction authors?
  • Can fiction be podcast?
  • Can a serial story become a podcast?

Join us for a breakthrough seminar.

When: SATURDAY, November 2

Where: CADA – Colorado Automotive Dealers … 290 Speer Blvd., Denver
Time: 8.30 to 11.30 a.m.

COST: AuthorYOU members $22; Nonmembers $32. Prices will increase $10 on October 29th.

REGISTER: At the Links Below (Early Bird Registration Has Ended)

 

Paid VIP AuthorYOU Members Register Here ($32)

Non-AuthorYOU Members Register Here ($42)

Jan
1
Wed
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

REGISTER NOW to save money … don’t be a Tardy Bird!

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)

Non AuthorYOU Members Register Below $67

Jan
4
Sat
Heck Yes! YOU, too can write for children! + Book Marketing in 2020
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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 4th 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 31st.

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

 

General Attendance $35

Feb
8
Sat
Join the FEB AuthorYOU Salons on the 8th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Feb 8 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

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/

Mar
7
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

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)

Non AuthorYOU Members Register Below $97

Mar
14
Sat
Join the MAR AuthorYOU Salons on the 14th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Mar 14 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

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/

May
2
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

May
19
Tue
New Webinar … Creating the Ultimate Opt-In for Your Website
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Would you like to have a method to collect emails on your website? How about building your influence and engaging readers? I bet you do … and you do it with an Opt-In format that does both at the same time.

 

Get ready to roll up your sleeves. This is a NO PITCH webinar … just information to goose your visibility and success. Your take-aways include:

  • How to determine what the perfect “lure” is to drive traffic to your website?
  • How to create a drip campaign that develops trust.
  • Have a slid method to collect emails on your website?
  • Add hundreds, even thousands to your email lists that are individuals who are interested in your expertise?
  • Create a parallel online marketing campaign to drive traffic to your website.

Your guide is Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd. A firm believer in the power of website Opt-Ins, she will make you a believer as well. All registrants by 9 am on Tuesday, the 19th will be sent a handout to print out and use. In addition, it will be posted on the webinar site when you log in to download it. Those who are registered will get the replay within 24 hours.

Date: Tuesday, May 19 at 4 pm Mountain Time
Cost: $10:

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8520340310875444239  

 

Jun
6
Sat
Webinar: The Life of the Author – Business, Organization, and Creativity Juice
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Jun
16
Tue
Create a Guaranteed Way to POP with the Workbook Wealth Webinar
Jun 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

 

Jul
14
Tue
Webinar: Discover a 5-Step Process To Creating Passive Income with the Tiniest Amount of Content
Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Sometimes called low content, my guest for this all-new webinar workshop calls it tiny content. I like that!

Whatever it is—it’s all about doing just a small amount of work to generate on-going profits in your author and publishing business. 

Get ready to learn:

  • what low content products are and where you can pull content from.
  • how they are so simple to create and put up for sale and get traffic.
  • and how they can be very lucrative for virtually anyone. ANYONE!

You can register for free right here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5390076887006824976

The best thing about this model is that you don’t need special skills or a special degree. Nothing. All you need is YOU and your tips and follow a 5-step simple “C” process. 

We are going to cover A LOT and you are going to see a complete demo of how to make a tiny content product. You don’t want to miss this! I’m in … are you?

Register herehttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5390076887006824976

Date: July 14th at 4 pm Mountain time (3 PT, 5 CT, 6 ET)

Look forward to being with you for an hour to show you how to add to your product mix.

All registrants will be added to our preferred email list.

 

 

Sep
15
Tue
Join in to Judith’s “How to Tuesday”
Sep 15 @ 1:00 pm – Sep 29 @ 1:30 pm

WOOT … It’s HOW TO TUESDAY in SEPTEMBER

We have three SHORT (30 minutes) in-depth “show you” webinars starting next Tuesday, September 15th. 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 15th: Author U Exclusive: Custom Creator 101

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

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

 

Oct
22
Thu
Webinar: Bestseller Book Marketing Copy Secrets
Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Are you selling books? Lots of them? Or, are your sales limping along?

If you are happy with all you are doing … STOP.

BUT, IF YOU AREN’T and you want HELP pronto … Join Judith Briles for an exclusive Author YOU FREE webinar with award-winning Copywriter & Consultant Casey Demchak. Casey has written the book marketing copy for dozens of books that have become Amazon’s bestsellers.

He is widely recognized as an expert in teaching authors how to leverage benefit-driven copywriting techniques that motivate readers to buy books.

During this webinar, Casey details why writing dynamic marketing copy is essential to the success of your book launch and long-term promotion campaign. He also reveals several easy-to-implement marketing copy secrets that will help you gain more fans and sell more books!

REGISTER:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9065075757810127883

WHEN: Thursday, October 22

1 p.m. PT –- 2 p.m. MT – 3 p.m. CT  –-  4 p.m. ET

Apr
3
Sat
Know Your Author and Book Publishing Rights
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

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 30th (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

General Admittance $25

Jun
12
Sat
JUNE… Creating the BUZZ Factor ONLINE — It’s Author YOU SALONS June 12
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

June opens to warming weather on the outside… and sizzling ideas on the inside. Let’s dump what isn’t working and reveal new avenues for your author success… about you; about your book… what else? It’s part of your expanding author infrastructure. See you Saturday a 9.00 a.m.

This Event is exclusively for AuthorYOU Members.

To Join AuthorYOU, visit https://authoru.org/join-author-u/why-join-author-u.html, and sign up for a VIP AuthorYOU Membership.

• AS ALWAYS, All gatherings start with a virtual flip chart and a question: what do you need? The morning is then off… who knows what paths it will take? Is there a book in the works? Are you stuck? Curious about the various publishing options? Ask your questions… AND participate.

The value of the group is to give, not just take. The Author YOU SALON participants are true masterminds. The SALONS created with expand your projects and the breadth of your success. If you want to make your book happen… here’s the inner circle that has ideas and experience to kick start it, goose it and just get the launch started. Your answers are in the room.

There is no charge for AuthorYOU Members. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay till noon if need be.

Oct
16
Sat
Oct AM delight for your author success-ONLINE
Oct 16 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Hey authors … it’s HAPPENING on Saturday, October 16th 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

$25 NonMembers

Oct
30
Sat
It’s the annual Author Holiday Tea @ Judith Briles’ home
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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 30th   
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.

May
14
Sat
ONLINE It’s Author YOU SALONS
May 14 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am

For AuthorYOU members only. For AuthorYOU members only. It’s your Second Saturday MasterMind gathering … think of the Salons as having a mini Advisory Board. THE SALONS are a benefit for fully paid members of the AuthorYOU.org community. If less than 5 register by NOON the Friday before, the Salon will be canceled.

May open up a strategy session on how to defrost what isn’t working on how to open up new avenues for your author success .. about you; about your book … about what? It’s part of your author infrastructure. 

This Event is exclusively for AuthorYOU Members. To Join AuthorYOU, visit https://authoru.org/join-author-u/why-join-author-u.html, and sign up for a VIP AuthorYOU Membership.

• AS ALWAYS, All gatherings start with a virtual flip chart and a question: what do you need? The morning is then off … who knows what paths it will take? Is there a book in the works? Are you stuck? Curious about the various publishing options? Ask your questions … AND participate.

The value of the group is to give, not just take. The Author YOU SALON participants are true masterminds. The SALONS created with expanding your projects and the breadth of your success. If you want to make your book happen … here’s the inner circle that has ideas and experience to kick start it, goose it and just get the launch started. Your answers are in the room.

There is no charge for AuthorYOU Members, except your “fee” is to bring a healthy snack to share and some NEW socks (I’m a sock Ambassador and donate to the homeless and kids who need them), your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered!

Warning: if you are a “no-show,” you get two passes; after two misses, future participation will be based on availability.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/events/282997417/