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Nov
14
Sat
It’s All About the “Book” … the Questions is Which Type of Book! @ Garcias
Nov 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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It’s All About the “Book” … the Questions is Which Type of Book!

 Get ready to explore which the latest if book styles, the how-tos and which is right for your book, your reader and you, the author.

Is it Door #1, Door #2 or Door #3? Find out on Saturday, the 14th with AuthorU excellent publishing service associates Nick Zelinger, Rebecca Finkel, Richard Rieman and Nick Taylor walk you through the latest and greatest in print, “e” and audio.

 

Door #1 Audio
Richard Rieman is a 25-time audiobook narrator on Audible, Amazon, iTunes and YouTube. He also produces audiobooks for authors doing their own narration, including Charles Clark’s The Bootlegger ’40 Ford, Steve Snyder’s Shot Down! And Judith Briles The Crowdfunding Guide for Authors &Writers.

  • Why you should produce an audiobook.
  • Best-selling genres for audiobooks.
  • Why you should and why you should NOT narrate your own book.
  • How to get a professional narrator with no up-front costs.
  • The most common and not-so common mistakes, how to avoid them and what to do to get out of them.
  • Audiobook tricks of the trade.

Richard is the author of the upcoming The Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation: Giving Your Book a Voice available this fall.

Door #2  Print
Nick Zelinger wears both author and book designer hats. He’s the author of Another Gig in Nightmare Hell and a multi-award winning designer of hundreds of books. Rebecca Finkel has also designed hundreds of books and covers working with traditional and independent publishers including international bestselling photographer and author John Fiedler.

  • Why you should produce a print book.
  • Best-selling genres for print books.
  • Why you should and why you should NOT design your own book.
  • How to kick your costs down and negotiate the best deal for your book.
  • The latest trends in interior designs and book covers.
  • The most common and not-so common mistakes, how to avoid them and what to do to get out of them.
  • Print tricks of the trade.

Door #3 eBook
Nick Taylor wears three hats—eBook designer, audio voice and author of five books including the Legon Awakening

  • Why you should produce an eBook.
  • Best-selling genres for eBooks.
  • Why you should and why you should NOT create an eBook.
  • How to position yourself on Amazon and generate sales.
  • What costs to expect.
  • The most common and not-so common mistakes, how to avoid them and what to do to get out of them.
  • eBook tricks of the trade

When:  Saturday, November 14
Time:  8 a.m. registration, Intros and Member Showcase/Reviews 8:30; Program at 9.
Where: Garcias, 5050 S. Syracuse, Denver
Cost: $32 Members and $45 Non-members. 

MEMBERS – $32:  

NON-MEMBERS – $45:

Jan
9
Sat
Create a Book Launch that will Skyrocket your Book’s Debut (or Redo)! @ CADA
Jan 9 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Book Launch Strategy

… You asked for it … AuthorU will deliver a GamePlan for Launching Your Book … whether it’s new or old, what you will get it bold ideas; strategies on how to implement them; what social media works and what doesn’t … and January’s program is just that. Whether you book is just birthing or it’s gone into remission… get ready for an array of ideas and how-tos to kick start the big day/week/month … or get it restarted after being exhausted. The way to start off the year.

 

  • Create the ideal Book Launch for your book.
  • Generate strategies to rebirth a book once it’s out.
  • Identify which of the social media platforms will work (and won’t).
  • Tips and Tricks for bestseller status on Amazon’s Print and eBook positions.
  • How to deal with AFS … Author Fatigue Syndrome.
  • Onsite, you will create social media blasts to support your campaign—whether it’s next week or several months from now.
  • And so much more.

Create a Book Launch that will Skyrocket
your Book’s Debut (or Redo)!

When:  Saturday, January 9
Time: 8 a.m. for Networking and Breakfast … over at Noon
Where: Colorado Automotive Association, 290 E Speer Blvd, Denver CO 80203
Cost: $22 for Gold and Best Seller Members; $35 for Basic and Non-Members. Increases $10 on January 3rd.

Gold MEMBERS – $32:

Best Seller MEMBERS – $0:

Basic – MEMBERS – $45:

OTHERS – $45:

Nov
23
Sat
Annual Author Autumn Tea and Book Soiree @ Judith Briles’ home
Nov 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with 20 authors. Schmooze, sip tea, enjoy some delicious food, and pick up some books as gifts while you’re at it. It’s free to attend.  

You are invited …

It’s our Fall Author Tea where local 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. You are encouraged to bring friends.

The Holidays are coming … select the perfect gift and have it personalized—Books are the ideal gift—think kids, your friends … how about YOU?

We will have books in many genres, including: Mystery, Horror, Inspiration, Children-Juvenile, Cookbooks, Memoir, Military History, Women’s Fiction, Adventure, Health, Humor, Writings-Publishing, Fantasy and Self-Help.

Here’s what’s happening …

When:  SATURDAY, November 23rd  

Time:   1 – 4 pm

Where: Judith Briles’ home:  Heritage Eagle Bend, 8122 S Quatar Circle, Aurora CO  80016

Hosted by: Judith Briles

RSVP by telling Judith you are attending … it’s a FREEBIE and a perfect way to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon . Tell Judith NOW that you are coming (and how many guests you are bringing). Yes, you can invite your friends to come as well—the more, the merrier! We just want to make sure that we have plenty of food.

You can email your YES (with how many) to Judith directly at Judith@Briles.com put November Tea in the subject line, or text her at 303-885-2207 your YES (with how many).