Calendar

Nov
19
Fri
Book Marketing and Social Media Unplugged -Online on November
Nov 19 @ 4:30 pm – Nov 20 @ 5:30 pm

Question: When should authors start marketing their books and use social media?
Answer: The day they start thinking that they will write and publish a book.

Okay … so most authors don’t respond, “I did exactly that.”
So, let’s reframe the question. How about:

Question: When should authors start marketing and using social media tools to implement their book and author success?
Answer: For both– NOW.

Question: Can I do both at the same time for my book and author success?
Answer: YES … You can. Register and attend Judith Briles
COMBO Book Marketing & Social Media Unplugged ONLINE November 19-20.

  • When your car begins to make an awful noise and just stops, you know you have a problem … right? Who do you call for help?

  • When your basement is flooded; when you noticed that there are watermarks on your ceiling; or that water is seeping through your window edges, you have a problem … right? Who do you call for help?

  • When your computer goes blank and doesn’t respond, you know you have a problem … right? Who do you call for help?

BUT … what about marketing your book? What about untangling the confusion of social media? Who do you call to untangle it all?

Judith Briles … that’s who you call.

If that is you, then how much time are you spending working on a marketing solution? What about social media and using it within your marketing strategies. What are you investing in your time, energy and money to learn and create a plan that works? Savvy authors have learned that you cannot solve your marketing problem the next day by simply repeating what you did yesterday, last week, last month … or certainly, last year. That’s author insanity.

SOLUTION: Spend two afternoons with me in November. Attend and participate in the ONLINE ZOOM Dr. Judith Briles Book Marketing & Social Media Unplugged. Successful authors believe and practice: if my author success is to be … it’s up to me.

Join me for the COMBO Book Marketing and Social Media Unplugged in November. It’s a two-afternoon intensive … And YES, there will be hot seats for each participant. You will be sent the workbook to download and PRINT out prior to the 15th of November.

Dates: November 19-20, starting at NOON MT to 4.30 pm each day. We start on time. It will be recorded. All registrants will get recordings. And, there is a workbook that will be sent to you prior to the 19th. The wise author will PRINT it out.

Location: Zoom on your computer—the exclusive link will be emailed to you.

REGISTER: Early Bird registration is $277 for AuthorYOU members and $377 for Nonmembers through November 7th. Prices increase $50 on Monday, November 8th.

Be there …

General Admission $377

AuthorYou Members Register Here $277

Apr
7
Thu
Extravaganza – Author and Book Publishing Fest @ Doubletree Denver Hotel
Apr 7 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 9 @ 12:00 pm

Calling ALL Authors and Authors-To-Be!
It’s an Author and Writer 1 ½ Day

 

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?

Is this your COME BACK Year? Is 2022 the year that makes the difference for you? Are you ready to:

  • Jump into your publishing dreams, turning them into reality?
  • Create a new book or repurposing an old one?
  • Do a refresher on what’s happening in publishing today?
  • Or do you need to just hang out … to mingle with other writers and authors?

Part of AuthorYOU’s mission is to educate emerging authors on how to write, publish and market their books. Part is two take achieving authors to a higher level of success. And part is to create a support community of networking and information streams. 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 prep, guide, and demonstrate:

  • The latest in marketing strategies that will create your tipping point.
  • Essential information about editing your book that will turn your head.
  • Master the “art” of story writing for both fiction and nonfiction that creates “the opening grab”.
  • Ideas to spin you, your book and expertise to the viral sphere.
  • How to create a hero, not a zero, when it comes to book cover design.
  • Website designs with a twist.
  • 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 eBooks.
  • How to say “Bye-Bye to BORING” presentations and trainings.
  • Write and publish a book that grabs your reader.
  • What to expect when you are expecting—the dollars, cents, and sense of publishing is today.

+++ THREE special ticketed items. Barb Wilson will deliver an “early arrival” workshop Thursday afternoon fueled by the stellar results 9 Cube Plotting Techniques, a writing workshop delivered at the Breckenridge Extravaganza in 2018. For those who want to join in for dinner Friday evening—there will be a special dessert: humor entertainment.

You can, and it’s happening when October kicks off. Get registered NOW to grab your seat. Space will be limited.

Participate in The Gong Show!

Does lightning strike within the first page of your book? Will your readers keep reading.
Are your words magic?
Do they grab the reader within the first paragraph?
Our team of experts have their ears ready to hear your words read out loud and give you instant feedback.

Your Presenters Are:
IP Attorney Julie Bernard, Book Designer Nick Zelinger, Book and eBook Designer Rebecca Finkel, Book Marketing Expert John Kremer, Virtual Presentations and Webinar Guru Jaclyn Kostner, Wordsmith and Editing Expert Barb Wilson, Audiobook Expert Richard Rieman, Storyline Visionary Mara Purl, and Book Publishing and Marketing Expert Judith Briles.

WHEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 7th to April 9th

WHERE: Doubletree Denver Hotel, 13696 E. Iliff Place, Aurora CO
 *** Free Shuttle from Denver International Airport. Save Money on your room by Reserving your hotel at the link below. 

AGENDA

Author YOU Extravaganza 2022

THURSDAY

3 pm to 6 pm   The Ultimate Writing Workshop using the 9 Cube Plotting Technique with Barb Wilson

Dinner on your own

FRIDAY

8.00 am                     Welcome

8.05 – 9.30               Get Your Swagger … Your BOOK, Inc … Covers, eBooks, Swag, and Interiors with Rebecca Finkel  

9.30 – 10.45            The Audiobook Revolution with Richard Rieman

10.45 – 11.00          Break

11.00 – 12.30        The Power of Syndication with John Kremer

12.30 – 2.00            LUNCH and Author’s Gong Show

2.00 – 3.30               Copyrights, Trademarks and the New Rules with Julie Bernard

3.30 – 5.00               Cover to Cover: the Ins and Outs of Successful and Sales-Worth Book Design with Nick Zelinger

6.15 – 8.30               Dinner & Comedy

SATURDAY

7.00 – 8.30               Firestorm Sunrise Marketing with Judith Briles

8.30 – 10.00            The Color of Your Characters with Mara Purl

10.00 – 10.15          Break

10.15 – 11.45          Powerful Presentation that DAZZLE! with Jaclyn Kostner

11.55 – 12.00          Wrap up and THANK YOU!

FRIDAY April 8th 8 am – 5 pm General Session Workshops
The Author Gong Show
at Noon. There is Friday Evening Dinner & Entertainment.

SATURDAY April 9th 7 am to Noon General Session Workshops
Sunrise Workshop at
Bonus EVENTS

For early arrivals: THURSDAY April 7th 4 – 6 pm  –  9 Cube Plotting Techniques, a writing workshop with Editor and Author Barb Wilson $35.

REGISTRATION:

For AuthorYOU Members Extravaganza Full Access Package (Includes Dinner & Entertainment, and the Writing Workshop) – $312 (Only Register here is you are a paid member of AuthorYOU)

For Non-AuthorYOU Members/General Admission Full Access Tickets (Includes Dinner & Entertainment, and Writing Workshop) – $412

Early Bird ends March 26th ticket prices increase $100 after March 26th

Ala carte Sessions

FRIDAY Night Dinner and Entertainment
$50

General Session, AuthorYOU members$227; (AuthorYOU Members Save $100)

General Session, Non Members/General Admission Tickets$327;

Author Gong Show – $5

HOTEL ROOMS: $115 
Call: 1-800-445-8667 and ask for the AuthorYou group block at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Denver-Aurora.

Book your hotel room here: bit.ly/EX2022Hotel

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 in becoming successful in a very crowded field.

Thursday Afternoon The Ultimate Editing and Writing Workshops Arrives in Colorado @ Doubletree Denver Hotel
Apr 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Reach Your Peak of Writing and Editing Peaks of Success

Are your Writing and Editing creating a feeding frenzy for the walking dead? Or, is it ready to ace a black run on any slope?

The lack of editing or poor editing can kill the readability of a book. Get ready for a mountain load of ideas, tips, strategies to take both your writing and pre-editing to another level.

Master editor and writer Barb Wilson will guide you through:

  • Best Writing Tips and Twenty Rules of Storytelling. She will provide numerous tips about getting started, keeping your motivation, and where to look for plot/character ideas.
  • Grammar, plot structure, conflict, POV, and character development are essential in fiction … and what happens in fiction doesn’t stay just in fiction. Nonfiction authors need to “get” and implement the same tips in the stories contained in chapters.
  • Fiction authors bonanza: Plot development will be explained, along with Goals/Motivation/Conflict, and the differences between character-driven stories and plot-driven stories. Discover the intricacies of deep POV, crafting interesting ‘middles,’ character development..
  • Writing dialogue, pacing, dealing with writer’s block, and the importance of grammar and punctuation will take center stage.
  • Nine-Cube Plotting will be revealed—a terrific tool that can be used in all your writing. The morning will wind up by going over plotting techniques.

All will prove to be invaluable for both new and experienced writers to develop their skills and increase their writing abilities. No mountain will block you!

Your cost is only $35!

Register HERE. https://authoru.org/april.html

PS … On Friday, it’s the Author Gong Show.

Must be attending the AuthorYOU Extravaganza to attend.

 

 

Apr
8
Fri
Do You LOVE to LAUGH? @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Apr 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Do You LOVE to LAUGH?

What do the Boston Comedy Festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and the AuthorYOU Extravaganza have in common? Nancy Norton, that’s what. And, just who is Nancy Norton? Why, she’s the Champion of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the Winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, and the Grand Slam Champion of Truth Be Told Story Slam … that’s who.

And she’s with the Extravaganza attendees on Friday night for an hour of Laughing after dinner … the perfect way to end the day!

Every event should have a spotlight of humor and the AuthorYOU Extravaganza has got it for you Friday night!

It’s a Friday evening, April 8th after dinner with Standup Comedian Nancy Norton at the AuthorYOU Extravaganza.

Be there … It’s an add-on … You must register for this to eat and laugh: https://authoru.org/april.html

 

 

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/

IN-PERSON It’s Author YOU SALONS
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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 opens 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. 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, except your “fee” is to bring a healthy snack to share and some NEW socks (I’m a sock Ambassador and donate for homeless and kids who need them),, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon– 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/282997436/

 

Jun
18
Sat
Join Local Bestselling and Award Winning AuthorYOU Members at Barnes & Noble-Colorado Blvd.
Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join Local Bestselling and Award-Winning AuthorYOU Members at Barnes & Noble-Colorado Blvd.

AuthorYOU authors will be celebrated and featured at the June Barnes and Noble Bookfair to sign, sell books, and support the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame. Barnes & Noble has been a generous supporter of Colorado Authors and the AuthorYOU community.

This is an event where any books and other store merchandise purchased by visitors to the store on Saturday will generate a donation to support the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame, which will provide funds to support the Aspiring Authors Scholarships that will be awarded in September to residents of Colorado aged 16 and beyond.

The book signing event will feature fiction and nonfiction authors of all genres: adult, YA, juvenile, and children’s books.

If you want to be considered as a participant, you need to:

  • Be a current paid-up member of AuthorYOU.org.
  • Have your books available on the Ingram catalog.
  • Had your book professionally edited.
  • Cross market all participants books – your opening encourages visitors to our tables to meet and get other authors’ books.
  • You commit a minimum of two hours to the event.
  • You encourage everyone in your “circles” to come to the store. Over the phone. In-Person. Through your email. And via your social media portals.
  • BN is supporting you and your book … you support BN as well, encourage book buyers to come to the store on June 18th.
  • You commit a minimum of two hours to the event and be there in person.

  • Cross market all participants books that are represented on our tables.

  • You will encourage visitors to meet the other authors and get their books as well.

  • Beginning 3 days before the actual event, post out to your contacts and social media to come to BN, support YOU, and of course, meet other awesome authors.

Our events are the most successful for authors who engage visitors. Stand and greet.

Participation space is limited … it’s a first come first serve. Interested? Contact Bobby Crew at Bobby@AuthorYou.org.

In your subject line, put JUNE BN

Cost to participate: $15

Usually, it’s a first-come, first-served. There are a limited number of spots available.

For more information about the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame and the Aspiring Authors Scholarships, visit www.ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org 

Register here:

Jul
2
Sat
Join Local Bestselling and Award Winning AuthorYOU Members at Barnes & Noble @ Southlands Mall
Jul 2 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, JULY 2nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Local Bestselling and Award-Winning AuthorYOU Members
at Barnes & Noble in the Southlands Mall –
6300 S Main St, Aurora

AuthorYOU authors will be celebrated and featured at the July Barnes and Noble Bookfair to sign, sell books, and support of the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame. Barnes & Noble has been a generous supporter of Colorado Authors and the AuthorYOU community.

This is an event where any books and other store merchandise purchased by visitors to the store on Saturday will generate a donation to support the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame, which will provide funds to support the Aspiring Authors Scholarships that will be awarded in September to residents of Colorado aged 16 and beyond.

 

The book signing event will feature fiction and nonfiction authors of all genres: adult, YA, juvenile, and children’s books.

If you want to be considered as a participant, you need to:

  • Be a current paid-up member of AuthorYOU.org.
  • Have your books available in the Ingram catalog.
  • Had your book professionally edited.
  • Cross market all participants books – your opening encourages visitors to our tables to meet and get other authors’ books.
  • You commit a minimum of two hours to the event.
  • You encourage everyone in your “circles” to come to the store. Over the phone. In-Person. Through your email. And via your social media portals.
  • BN is supporting you and your book … you support BN as well, encourage book buyers to come to the store on July 3rd to support you, other authors … and BN.

Participation space is limited … it’s a first come first serve. Interested? Contact Judith Briles at Judith@Briles.com  

In your subject line, put JULY BN

Usually, it’s a first-come, first-served. There are a limited number of spots available.

For more information about the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame and the Aspiring Authors Scholarships, visit www.ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org.

Register here:





Aug
6
Sat
AUG – Join Local Bestselling and Award-Winning AuthorYOU Members at Barnes & Noble – @ Lone Tree
Aug 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, AUGUST 6th in Colorado
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Local Bestselling and Award-Winning AuthorYOU Members
at Barnes & Noble – 8374 S. Willow Street, Lone Tree

AuthorYOU authors will be celebrated and featured at the July Barnes and Noble Bookfair to sign, sell books, and support of the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame. Barnes & Noble has been a generous supporter of Colorado Authors and the AuthorYOU community.

This is an event where any books and other store merchandise purchased by visitors to the store on Saturday will generate a donation to support the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame, which will provide funds to support the Aspiring Authors Scholarships that will be awarded in September to residents of Colorado aged 16 and beyond.

 

The book signing event will feature fiction and nonfiction authors of all genres: adult, YA, juvenile, and children’s books.

If you want to be considered as a participant, you need to:

  • Be a current paid-up member of AuthorYOU.org.
  • Have your books available in the Ingram catalog.
  • Had your book professionally edited.
  • Cross market all participants books – your opening encourages visitors to our tables to meet and get other authors’ books.
  • You commit a minimum of two hours to the event.
  • You encourage everyone in your “circles” to come to the store. Over the phone. In-Person. Through your email. And via your social media portals.
  • BN is supporting you and your book … you support BN as well, encourage book buyers to come to the store on July 3rd to support you, other authors … and BN.

Participation space is limited … it’s a first come first serve. Interested? Contact Judith Briles at Judith@Briles.com  

In your subject line, put AUGUST BN

Usually, it’s a first-come, first-served. There are a limited number of spots available.

For more information about the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame and the Aspiring Authors Scholarships, visit www.ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org .

Register here:

Sep
20
Tue
30 Sizzling HOT Publishing and Book Ahas and Tips
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

On Tuesday, September 20th (3 PT, 4 MT,6 CT, 6 ET) … 30 Hot Publishing Ahas and Tips from seven amazing publishing pros: Judith Briles, Derek Doepker, Mara Purl, Rebecca Finkel, Ashlee Bratton, Kelly Johnson, and Bobby Crew. Plus, we have a sizzling #31-35 that you won’t want to miss!

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

Get it on your calendar:

TUESDAY, September 20 (3 PT, 4 MT,6 CT, 6 ET)

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

Register now!  https://bit.ly/30SizzlingTips

 

Oct
29
Sat
Annual Authors’ Fall Holiday Tea @ The Book Shepherd's Offices
Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You are invited …

It’s the annual Author Autumn 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 …

Here’s what’s happening …

When: SATURDAY, October 29th   
Time:  1 – 4 pm
Where: Judith Briles’ home: 
             Heritage Eagle Bend Club  
             8122 S Quatar Circle, Aurora CO  80016   

Enter the Heritage Eagle Bend community through the main gate located on Gartrell Road. There is a light–turn right on Heritage Parkway and follow it to Quatar Circle. My home is on the corner.

There is a gate code that will be sent to you when you register or by the author host who invited you.

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 are laden with tasty goodies. YUMMERS!

Genres: There are lots to browse and choose from including Mystery, Inspiration, Childrens, Cookbooks, Memoir, Military History, Women’s Fiction, Thriller, Health, Humor, Writings-Publishing, Epic Fantasy, Self-Help, plus more.

Author Book Table Signup $25

Love Books? Come to Authors’ Tea–ALL Treats and No Tricks @ Judith Briles’ home
Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You are invited …

It’s the annual Author Autumn 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 …

Here’s what’s happening …

When: SATURDAY, October 29th   
Time:  1 – 4 pm
Where: Judith Briles’ home: 
             Heritage Eagle Bend Club  
             8122 S Quatar Circle, Aurora CO  80016   

Enter the Heritage Eagle Bend community through the main gate located on Gartrell Road. There is a light–turn right on Heritage Parkway and follow it to Quatar Circle. My home is on the corner.

There is a gate code that will be sent to you when you register or by the author host who invited you.

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 are laden with tasty goodies. YUMMERS!

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. 

 

 

Dec
11
Sun
Author Holiday Gathering—Foodies and Fun Combo @ Judith and John's Home
Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ho Ho Ho, Another Year Has Flown By… 

It’s time for the Annual AuthorYOU Holiday Party

Join your fellow authors for fun, laughter, great food, interesting gifts, schmoozing, and networking. No need to cook, Judith will have her chef hat on, and will be providing a buffet lunch. Of course, there will be plenty of beverages to go around.

 Previous attendees loved having it earlier in the day—it’s December; it’s Winter Solstice approaching; the daylight is getting shorter; and who knows what the weather will be. Personally, I like being able to see clearly where my feet land in the winter months. AND … bonus … for football devotees—you can still see the afternoon games. For shoppers—go for it.



Just bring an unmarked gift to exchange in the off-the-wall Wacko Pick and Steal after lunch. If there are two in your party, bring two gifts so that everyone can leave with something. Be creative! The gifts tend to get pretty wild and fun.



DateSunday, December 11th from 1 p.m to ?? 

Location: Judith and John’s Home: 8122 S Quatar Cir, Aurora, CO 80016

GiftsWe do an exchange–the Wacko Pick and Steal exchange to be exact; please keep your cost value to less than $20—hot items in the past: wine; nifty gadgets from Home Depot and Costco; sports stuff; movie tickets; goofy and quirky can be fun … please, no rejects from something past.

Cost$20 per person or $30 per couple

 

Ashography Event Photography

Single $20

Couple $30

Feb
21
Tue
The Buck Starts Here –Create Sizzling Non-Bookstore Sales
Feb 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, February 21 at 4 pm MT

The opportunity for selling books to non-bookstore buyers is twice that for selling through bookstores. And you can sell books non-returnable. In other words, you can double your sales, revenue and profits—if you know what to do and how to do it.

It’s the secret sauce that authors love.



Register now— https://bit.ly/SizzlingBookSales


You will, after attending this webinar. Brian Jud has been selling millions of his and his clients’ books to special-sales buyers for over 30 years and he will share his tips with you. Here are some of the topics Brian will discuss:

  • Benefits of selling to non-traditional segments.
  • How to prepare for selling in non-bookstore markets.
  • Tips for selling into the retail segments.
  • More places to sell children’s books.
  • How to tap into the academic market.
  • How to sell fiction in ways and places you never thought of.
  • New ways to sell in large quantities to buyers in corporations, associations and the military.
  • Where to find the names of prospective buyers and how to contact them.
  • Non-traditional pricing tips to maximize your profits.

Date: February 21 at 4 pm MT



Get ready for the secret sauce for special sales expert Brian Jud.
Mar
8
Wed
MARCH Program … Animoto Live
Mar 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, March 8th
1 pm to 3.30 pm MT, Noon PT, 2 pm CT, 3 pm ET

IN-PERSON, Judith and Bobby will be working with you over your shoulders in her offices. ONLINE, we will view your screens. It’s a different program. As one attendee said the last time we did it in my conference room, “This is the most work fun I’ve had in a long time.”

Get ready to tap dance through Animoto—a terrific tool to use to create a teaser for your book; to create a video billboard for your expertise; to satisfy the SEO hunger for “feed me MORE!”

This is a “working” workshop—ahead of the start—have a folder with images that tie into your book or expertise; posters you’ve made; key slogans or taglines; key phrases; your photo … what else? Register for the free version on the website: https://animoto.com/ … the odds are you will want to move from free to fee. Our goal is that you will have an Animoto that you can use going forward.

We will open the door to creativity plus outcome. Perfect.

You want to be participating on your computer—not the mobile or tablet.
LOCATION: Judith’s offices and ONLINE your computer beginning at 1 pm MT
For IN-PESON, you must bring your laptop.

COST: $35 members $55 nonmembers – increases $20 on March 3 midnight

REGISTRATION:

Member Registration $25

Non-Member Registration $45

Mar
14
Tue
MARCH – The AI Writing Revolution
Mar 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Discover How to Dominate Your Genre and Industry with Smarter Content

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM MDT

ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence platform that is quickly becoming popular among developers. Is it a friend … or a foe to Human Intelligence writers and authors? Or can it be used to enhance and expand what H.I. delivers? It’s time to talk built-in biases and limitations of ChatGPT.

This is a SHOW and TELL webinar.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/AIRevolutionWebinar



What’s the difference between OpenAI playground and Chat GPT and other resources?

· Lean how to prep ChatGPT with information before you ask it to product output, including using the phrase, “Do you understand?”
· Show how the more detailed the prompt you provide, the better your results are. Learn and use the phrase, “Prompt Engineering.”
· How to repurpose what you’ve already created.
· How to flip copy from serious to humorous.
· Discover how to create images – ways to create the ooh and aww and how to avoid the OMG, delete it.
· Tips on adding AI created music to jazz up a blog.
· Tips for ideas for AI to create swag.
 
For fiction authors … how about writing a story in the style of a specific author, but a theme that the author is not known for, such as “write a story in the style of Tony Hillerman with a plot of a space cowboy being stranded alone on his ship”? Hmmm.



For nonfiction authors … how about fast-forwarding your research needs to get instant answers? Or build an outline and mini descriptions for chapters? Hmmm.



REGISTER HERE: 
https://bit.ly/AIRevolutionWebinar
May
1
Mon
The AI for Authors Workshop
May 1 @ 4:00 pm – May 8 @ 5:30 pm

Can Artificial Intelligence help you with your research, generating ideas, and even character and story prompts? Yes, it can. For the author, it’s essential to EDIT and ALTER whatever AI generates and transition it to your writing style and voice. Otherwise, your originality evaporates.

Whether you are a fiction or non-fiction author, this workshop is designed to let you use tools like ChatGPT to take your writing to the next level.

This workshop is perfect for authors who want to use AI tools like ChatGPT to improve their writing skills and market their books effectively. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of AI, how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to generate ideas and enhance the quality of their work, how to create writing prompts using AI, and how to use AI to analyze their writing style and marketing efforts.

Our “AI for Authors Workshop” is led by Greg Jameson and Judith Briles, two experts who have experience in both AI and writing, making it an excellent resource for authors who want to explore the latest technology in writing.

Participants in this workshop will learn the following:

  • The basics of AI and how it works in the context of writing
  • How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to generate ideas for their writing and improve the overall quality of your work
  • How to create writing prompts using AI, which can help authors overcome writer’s block and generate new ideas for their writing projects
  • How to use AI to analyze your writing style, identify areas for improvement, edit your copy, and enhance your  writing skills
  • How to market your books using AI, including using AI-powered tools to target their audience, analyze trends, and optimize your marketing efforts

The workshop will be hands-on, and participants will have the opportunity to practice using AI tools like ChatGPT and other writing AI programs. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how AI can improve their writing and be more confident in using AI tools to create engaging content.

It’s a computer-intensive, deep dive into the hour-changing world of AI.

All sessions are ONLINE and recorded. You will have handouts.

Your cost is $297. It will increase to $397 the next time we offer it.

Dates: May 1 and 8, from 4 pm to 5.30 pm MT. Homework will be assigned to be completed between the two sessions. Because of the one-on-one work we will be doing, space will be limited.

Register HERE: https://bit.ly/AIforAuthors   

 

 

Aug
11
Fri
TODAY- Ask Judith
Aug 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Ask Judith ANYTHING about Book Publishing and Book Marketing – The Book Shepherd is YOURS for 90 Minutes!
 
If you have questions, today is the day to get answers.
 
 
The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles is YOURS for on Thursday, August 10 to ask any question you have about book publishing, book marketing, writing a book … or just getting a “little juice” to start your engines.

Post your questions as soon as you come on … Judith will come to you LIVE and bring you on the mic to respond to YOU and possibly ask additional questions.

Grab your favorite beverage; just listen in … or ASK, ASK, ASK! It’s time to re-juice and rekindle your author energy!


Thursday, August 10th at 11 AM Mountain Time  
(10 PT, Noon MT, 12 CT, 1 ET)

Dec
9
Sat
Author Holiday Gathering … it’s BRUNCH time! DEC 9th @ Judith and John's Home
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am

It’s that time of the year again …

Fun, Laughter, Great Food, Interesting Gifts, and Amazing Schmoozing—the food is always excellent, the networking, schmoozing and laughter not to be surpassed.

Members chose to have it during the daylight hours … who knows what the weather will be in Colorado.

This year, the annual author holiday gathering will be a Brunch.

Date: Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 AM to ???

Bring: One unmarked gift to exchange in the off-the-wall Wacko Pick and Steal after dinner. If there are two in your party, bring two, please.

Location: Judith and John’s Home: 8122 S Quatar Cir, Aurora, CO 80016, USA

Cost: $20 per person or $35 per couple

Single Person $20

Couple $35

… includes Brunch and Beverages (no tipping!)

Gifts: We do an exchange–the Wacko Pick and Steal exchange to be exact; please keep your cost value to less than $15—hot items in the past: wine; nifty gadgets from Home Depot and Costco; sports stuff; movie tickets; goofy and quirky can be fun … as long isn’t is not a clear reject from something past.

 

Mar
2
Sat
60 Hot Author Success Tips in 90 Minutes
Mar 2 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

It’s the luck of the Irish coming your way this Saturday, MARCH 2 … Get 60 ++ Hot Author SuccessTips in 90 Minutes AND it’s FREE …

My gift to YOU! I survived the dreaded Knee Revision surgery a few days ago and ready to plan forward for this Leaping Leap Year.

See you Saturday …

Have your hot coffee and tea ready when we start … maybe a few nibbles … and definitely do a health break. When Dr. Judith Briles and her merry tribe of experts start the 90 Minute Round Clock, you won’t want to leave the room … or for remote participants, your computer.

You authors and authors-to-be out there … suggest you be present … get registered.

You authors and authors-to-be out there … suggest you be present … get registered.



DATE and TIME: Saturday, March 2, 2024  Online. 8:30 A.M to 10:00 A.M. MDT



COST: FREE



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