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Feb
18
Tue
February Tech Toolbox: Google+ Authorship
Feb 18 @ 10:00 pm – Feb 19 @ 1:00 am

icon_techtoolbox All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants
to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles.

Attention all authors – you need to set up a Google + Authorship account.

Why?

Authorship is establishing you (to Google) as the confirmed author of an item of content that gets published on a website.

Very important aspect to your online presence!

In this Tech Toolbox workshop, we will walk through the steps in setting up your Google + Authorship.

You will need to have a Google + account and Google + profile.

You will also need to bring:

  • the log-in to your WordPress website dashboard or
  • the FTP log-in to your server for your website files if you do not have a WordPress website.

*WordPress website dashboard log in consists of a username and password.
*FTP log in includes the host name, user name and password (this is only if you do NOT have a WordPress website).

Cost:  $60 each or all 3 (Feb/Mar/April) for $150
Time:
 3 to 6 pm
Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session)
Register for February Only at $60:  

For ALL THREE Toolbox Workshops February 18th, March 18th, April 15th at $150:

Mar
18
Tue
March Tech Toolbox: Audioboo
Mar 18 @ 9:00 pm – Mar 19 @ 12:00 am

icon_techtoolbox All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants
to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles.

Audioboo is a tool to record, upload and share audio.

A boo consists of any clip of audio, a picture, a location, a title and a description.

The free account has a 3 minute limit, but you can upgrade for more.

Your audios can be shared on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms, you can embed playlists on your sites, and use the mobile apps and widgets as “listen again” players.

You can also submit your audios to iTunes as a podcast.

Join us for this Tech ToolBox workshop and start recording today!

 

Cost:  $60 each or all 3 (Feb/Mar/April) for $150

Time: 3 to 6 pm
Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session)
Register for March Only at $60:  

For ALL THREE Toolbox Workshops February 18th, March 18th, April 15th at $150:

Apr
15
Tue
April Tech Toolbox: Demo of Cool Tools… Which are for You?
Apr 15 @ 9:00 pm – Apr 16 @ 12:00 am

icon_techtoolbox All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants
to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles.

This workshop will take you through demos of programs that will teach you simple-to-use business tools, such as ShortKeys, Wufoo, and others – you’ll be clicking away and using new tech tools in no time!

Believe us … new tools are added; old tools morph often. The ones that were your old standbys may have undergone a total makeover as well.

 

Cost:  $60

Time: 3 to 6 pm
Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session)
Register for April Only at $60:

 

May
1
Thu
2014 Extravanganza
May 1 @ 10:00 am – May 3 @ 5:00 pm
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The 2014 Extravaganza is over … you can take it home by getting the DVDs and CDs … and put May 7-9, 2015 on your calendars … we will be at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver!

 

Look what you missed during the 2013 Extravaganza!

Join Us for Author U’s Extravaganza
May 1-3, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency, Denver Tech Center

 

About

exlogos3 jammed-packed days, you will be working with amazing book marketing strategists, publicists, Internet gurus … all done in an intense workshop environment …

What do Mark Coker, President of Smashwords, Dan Poynter, author of The Self Publishing Manual, John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, Penny Sansevieri, author of Sell Your Books by the Truckload on Amazon.com, Joan Stewart, the Publicity Hound,  Daniel Hall, the webinar king, Stephanie Barko, top literary publicist, Joel Comm, social media and marketing pioneer and a dozen plus other publishing and book pros have in common? All will be at the Author U Extravaganza May 1-3–speaking, sharing their expertise and hanging out.

The question is: Are you ready to invest in yourself and your book?

They are committed to you and your book’s success … are you?

Bonus Session on Thursday, May 1st with Penny Sanseveiri will reveal: How to Sell More Books … Now! Penny is one of the top Internet Book Marketing Strategists, book columnist with the Huffington Post and author of Red Hot Internet Publicity.

Times: Eagles (advanced) and Eaglet (newbies) workshops will be Thursday noon and end with the Trade Show with Exhibitors opening, Dinner, than Penny’s Deep Dive workshop.

Note: there is a Special Publishing Strategy workshop at 10:00 am til noon that is FREE to all Thursday attendees–be there! It’s all about setting up you and your business and building your author/book platform–do not miss it! Georgia McCabe and Judith Briles will deep dive into must-haves.

Friday starts at 8 am and goes through dinner and entertainment ending around 9:00 pm, Saturday at 7.30 with the Sunrise Speaker Session and ends at 5:00 pm.

Second Bonus: You may register additional friends, colleagues or family members for a reduced fee who are not already Author U members. Most meals are included.

Author Shark Tank … 

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Three HOT sessions will be available. Only ONE Extravaganza Attendee can get his or her toe in the Author Shark Tank at a time. Our panel will listen for a few minutes to your pitch (hear/read that: LISTEN) and then decide IF and HOW they will help the author in the book quest.

What’s the value to you? It could be money; it could be time; it could be a product–as in I have this that I sell all day for $497, it’s yours; it could be the joint venture creation of a product that features the author and his or her book—that is blasted to mega thousands to buy; it could be printing reduction; it could be a book cover; it could be a discount on a layout; it could be … What it could be will be solely dependent on YOU and YOUR PITCH to hook them and could be worth many thousands of dollars. Or if you bomb, you may only end up with a shark tooth! To enter the tank, there’s a fee. There are only 3 spots this year–will one be yours? 1 spot is left!

Author Shark Tank participants are identified on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will get pre-conference coaching from Judith Briles prior to entering the Tank.

 

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Throughout Friday and Saturday, many of our speakers and Experts are available for face-to-face, one-on-ones … for $20, have your critical, must have answers to, questions ready and ask, ask, ask–get a maxi-consult in mini-time for mini-bucks. Hot!You get 15 minutes.

All moneys go to the Author U Foundation which will seed the Authors Hall of Fame, a 501c3 organization supported by Author U. You must register for Pick Their Brains onsite at the Author U Registration Desk–it’s a first come, first served basis based on availability of the expert.

 

Mark Coker                           John Kremer                                 Amy Collins

Dan Poynter                        Amber Ludwig                               Penny Sansevieri

Susan Gilbert                      Daniel Hall                                    Joan Stewart

Steve Replin                       Justine Schofield                            Robin Cutler

Stephanie Barko                  Joel Comm                                   Georgia McCabe Judith Briles

Order Here

Count me in for the Author U Extravaganza 2014!

HURRY! Prices are discounted through April 16th, 2014!

 

I’m registering for Friday and Saturday (Thursday is an add-on)!

EVENT OPTIONS MEMBER NON-MEMBER
Friday and Saturday registration $445 $545
Each additional $275 $325

 The Extravaganza is an InfoFest … not a PitchFest …
it feeds your brain and your belly (meals included).

There will be a Pre-Extravaganza Eaglet and Eagle Workshops you’ll want to attend.

**Author U membership is $99 per year *** half price for each additional family or company attendee

EVENT OPTIONS MEMBER NON-MEMBER
Penny Sanseveiri Deep Dive Dinner Workshop $85 $105
Author Shark Tank   (1 spot left) $500 $500
Friday only $275 $375
Saturday only $225 $325
Eaglets-Newbie $85 $105
Eagles-Advance; $85 $105
Friday Dinner and Entertainment with Tim Gard Only $50 $50
Create a Video at the Extravaganza $50 $50

There will be no refunds after April 1, 2014. A cancellation fee of $200 will be assessed if canceled prior to April 1, 2014.

It’s Camera Time! Create a Video at the Extravaganza … Create a short (4 minute or less) VIDEO while you are at the Extravaganza this year. You could talk about your book; snippets of character dilemmas; a pitch for a book launch; you; the next book as a “tease” to current fans; you can post it on your website and YouTube. Use your imagination. Andre Gilbert will do the shoot in Ballroom B—lightning will be good—you will have a 20 minute window, so retakes are a possibility. You will get a link via email within a week post the Extravaganza. Get signed up for this baby now—only for attendees … and only Friday and Saturday. Cost is $50.

 

At A Glance

Here’s What’s Happening at the Extravaganza ~ May 1-3, 2014!

Author U 5th Annual Extravaganza

May 1 – 3, 2014

 

                        

Over THREE amazing days, you will be working with amazing book marketing strategists, publicists, Internet gurus, audio and video pioneers … all done in an intense workshop environment … these three days will add to your creativity, your ability to effectively communicate with anyone about you and your book and connect with the players you need now to get you where you need to go.

~Thursday~

Keynote   10:00-11:50 am
Georgia McCabe and Judith Briles Strategic Visioning Plans that Every Author Needs to Begin the Publishing Journey and Creating Your Author and Book Platforms

Eaglets  (newbies)    12:10 to 4:25 pm  sponsored byuntitled  1106 Design

12:10-12:55          Nick Zelinger              Nuggets for Newbies
1:00-1:45              Randy Kuckuck        This Little Book Went to Market
1:45-2:00              Break
2:00-2:45              Tammy Bleck             How to Turn Your Blog into Big Bucks  
2:50-3:35              Kathi Dunn                 Does Your Book Need a Makeover Before It’s Printed?
3:35-3:45              Break
3:45-4:25              Steve Replin              The Wide World of Legalese 

Eagles (advanced)   12:10 to 4:25  sponsored by  WaveCloudwavecloud

12:10-12:55          Kelly Johnson           Stage Right: it’s the Virtual Assistant-Add Time to Your Day!
1:00-1:45              Joan Stewart             Fast & Free Easy Ways to Research Journalists & Bloggers Before You Pitch!
1:45-2:00              Break
2:00-2:45              Bret Ridgway             Beyond the Book
2:50-3:35              Justine Schofield        Crowdfunding for Authors
3:35-3:45              Break
3:45-4:25              Amy Collins                Selling Your Books on Amazon and Other Online Retailers

4:30-6:00 Dinner with the Exhibitors & Auction –Woo-Hoo … you get the sneak peek!    (Dinner and Deep Dive Workshop is Extra)
6:00-9:00 Deep Dive Workshop with Penny Sansevieri  … How to Sell More Books! Top 5 Author Platform Building Blocks
          
Throughout Friday and Saturday:

  • Discover the perfect gift for you or a friend on one of the many Auction tables in the Exhibit area.
  • Get a 15-minute neck, shoulder, back massage that will revitalize your body and spirit under the magic fingers of Debra Rapinchuk in the Registration area.
  • Visit every Exhibitor and complete your Exhibitor Bingo card-at the last session, someone will win a FREE registration to next year’s Extravaganza.
  • You can meet one-on-one with many of the speakers for a 15 minute laser session for a small fee. All schedules will be posted at the Registration desk.
  • Visit our bookstore to take home the books of our speakers.
  • Many of our attendees will be at tables in Exhibits signing their own books—check them out!

~Friday~

8:00 am to 9:00 pm

7:00 -8:00        Registration, Exhibits & Auction   
8:00-8:10         Welcome and Opening  
8:10-9:10           Mark Coker                 10 Trends Driving the future of Publishing Revolution
9:15-10:15          Amber Ludwig           Make Your Website Do the Work
10:15-11:00        AM Break & Exhibits & Auction
11:00-11:25        Author Shark Tank   
11:25-12:25         John Kremer               The Secret to Marketing on the Internet in Less than an Hour
12:25-1:25             Lunch Sponsored by Color House Graphics  & Exhibits & Auction    color house
1:25-2:25              Daniel Hall                  Audio Book Cash Flow: Fast and Easy  
2:30-3:30             Georgia McCabe        Are You Fiddling with Social Media While Rome Burns?
3:30-4:00             PM Break & Exhibits & Auction
4:00-4:25             Author Shark Tank
4:25-5:20             Mary Jo Fay                Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch
5:25-6:25              Rounds with the Pros
6:30-9:30             Dinner and Entertainment
Get ready to tickle your funny bone with Tim Gard!

Have a good night’s rest … tomorrow is jam-packed … with the EARLY SUNRISE with Joan Stewart and COFFEE session at 7:10 am:

Quick and Dirty Blog Posts When You Don’t Have Time to Write!

Block the dates for next year, May 7-9, 2015 on your calendar.

 

~Saturday~

7:10 am to 5:00 pm
    
Throughout Saturday, you may buy 15 minutes of a Speaker’s time for $20—all proceeds benefit the Author U Foundation. You must sign up at Registration for times.

7:00 -8:00             Registration, Exhibits & Auction     
7:10-8:00              Joan Stewart                 EARLY SUNRISE Workshop—don’t miss this: Between speakers at Eaglets
                                                                         Quick and Dirty Blog Posts When You Don’t Have Time to Write
8:00-8:10            Welcome Back!         
8:10-9:00            Amy Collins           Available Wherever Books Are Sold!
9:05-10:00          Dan Poynter           Targeting Potential Customer
10:00-10-40         AM Break & Exhibits & Auction
10:40-11:05         Author Shark Tank
11:05-12:00         Stephanie Barko     Your Virtual Book Blog Tour
12:05-1:00           Joel Comm              Ka-Ching!
1:00-1:45             Lunch & Last Visit to Exhibits & Last Chance to BID on  Auction items
1:45-2:40              Susan Gilbert             YouTube from Soup to Nuts
2:45-3:40             Patrice Baum-Rhoades  Creating the Author One-Sheet
3:40-3:55              PM Break … Pay for Your Auction items
3:55-4:50            Judith Briles               Creating a $1,000,000 Speech with Your Book

4:45-5:00             Wrap-Up, Grand Prize Drawing       

 Next year’s Extravaganza May 7-9, 2015 … get it on your calendar now.

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY SESSIONS

Publishing Essentials

MARK COKER
10 Trends Driving the Future of Publishing
Publishing continues to change. Get the 10 biggest trends shaping the future of publishing today. Learn why the power center in the publishing industry is shifting from publishers to writers.  Are you ready to get on the inside track with the internationally recognized expert on ebooks and publishing trends?

mark cokerMark Coker founded Smashwords in 2008 to make it fast, free and easy for every writer to publish and distribute an ebook.  Today, 80,000 authors around the world publish and distribute over 250,000 books with Smashwords. Mark’s three books about ebook publishing best practices—The Smashwords Style Guide, The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide, and The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success—have become essential references for every indie author and have been downloaded over 500,000 times.

AMBER LUDWIG
Make Your Website Do the Work: The 6 Site MUST-Haves to Sell More Books, Improve Your Credibility and Grow Your Following
Is your website professionally branded and confidently showcasing your message? Is it generating consistent leads and sales or are you embarrassed to promote it? Website expert Amber Ludwig is excited to take you on a journey through exactly what works and what doesn’t so you can grow your following and bottom line results. In this mouth-watering session you can expect to:

  • Take a guided tour through several websites and finally, learn the missing piece that could be getting you more sales.
  • Learn the two things that if not done correctly can really turn off prospects and ruin your results.
  • Discover the key strategies to motivate website visitors to share your content on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

Amber Amber Ludwig is an online business development expert who supports authors, speakers and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Since starting her multi-six-figure company NGNG Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, Amber and her team have worked one-on-one with each client creating more than 200 WordPress websites. Amber knows how a website needs to function in order to generate sales, build a fan base and attract long-term clientele. She works with clients to build a strong, branded social media presence, coaches each client on which manageable actions will help them achieve their online goals and then walks them through exactly how to do it.

AMY COLLINS
Selling Your Books at Amazon and Other Online Retailers.  Today’s Facts, Not Yesterday’s Myths.

More people buy books online now than anywhere else.  Amazon, B&N.com and BooksaMillion.com sells books… tons of them. Every few months, Amazon and the other retailers change how they work.  Do you know the new programs and rules?  Learn how to work WITHIN the systems so the internet becomes a partner.

  • Optimize your Amazon page: what you must do to start showing up in more searches.
  • What reviews can and cannot do for you.  How Amazon works vs. everyone else
  • How eBooks and print books work together and the differences that you need to know
  • When to offer your book for less
  • How to get other bestselling authors to “recommend” your book and ebook
  • How to optimize your book title, subtitle and keywords online for more sales
  • Making your Author Central page work for you.
  • Reviews count: quick and easy strategies to get more.

Amy Amy Collins has over 25 years’ experience selling and marketing books. In 2006 Amy created a book sales company which quickly turned into New Shelves Distribution, the fastest-growing book distribution company in North America. New Shelves offers book sales, ebook creation, warehousing, distribution and marketing services as well as consulting and marketing for publishers and authors.

Patrice Rhoades-Baum
What’s in Your Brand Wallet?
Are you new at authoring? How about publishing? Have you been at it for a while? Are you changing direction? Do you need a makeover (maybe)? Your clear brand provides a solid foundation for your hardworking marketing toolkit: a strategic website, Speaker/Author One-Sheet, and even your elevator pitch!  It’s critical to clarify your brand. For you. For your book.

Even if you’ve been authoring and publishing for years, it’s critical to clarify your brand—it provides a solid foundation for your hardworking marketing toolkit: a strategic website, speaker/author one-sheet, and even your elevator pitch!

  • Clarifying your brand is a critical foundation to your authoring and publishing success.
  • Your clear brand enables you to create your marketing toolkit: website, author one-sheet, stationery package.
  • Once armed with a strategic and hardworking marketing toolkit, you have the tools you need to promote and grow your business—via any marketing, promotion, and out-reach strategies you choose.

patrice 2 Patrice Rhoades-Baum developed her Nail Your Brand!™ system while clarifying the brand for her own business. Since then, she has teamed with hundreds of consultants, authors, speakers, and other business owners to clarify their brand.

Marketing Essentials

DAN POYNTER
Targeting Potential CustomersSend announcements on your book only to people who care

Stop using the scatter-splatter method. It doesn’t work—never has, never well. It is cheaper and more effective to stop annoying the general public, such as with newspaper ads. Send email announcements on your book only to people who are fascinated by the subject.

Dan will describe the new ways to promote your book and will provide you with the necessary tools. All specifics, no generalities. Whether you sell out to a publisher or publish yourself, the author must do the promotion. This has always been true. Today, book promotion is faster, easier, cheaper, and a lot more fun.

  • Get the latest statistics and scenarios.
  • Get your book the recognition it deserves.

dan poynter Dan Poynter is an author 130+ books, publisher since 1969, and speaker. His seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal and his story has been told in The New York Times. The media come to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing. A professional speaker, he travels worldwide, more than 6,000 miles each week to share his book plan. Dan is a past vice-president of the Independent Book Publishers Asso­ciation.

JOHN KREMER
The Secret to Marketing on the Internet in Less Than an Hour a Day
Are you overwhelmed by blogging, social media, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, GoodReads, YouTube, Amazon Connect, and all the other things you’re supposed to do to market your books on the Internet? John has the answers you need to spend less time marketing and more time selling books.

john kremer Book marketing expert John Kremer is the owner of Open Horizons Publishing in Taos, New Mexico. He is the author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, Book Marketing Magic, The Complete Direct Marketing Sourcebook, and many others books.

As a book marketing consultant, his clients include a self-published author who has sold over two million books, a new age publisher with 60 titles, and a $100 million publisher with a rapidly growing list of 1,000 titles.

JOAN STEWART
Quick and Dirty Blog Posts When You Don’t Have Time to Write

How many times have you put off blogging because you dread researching writing, rewriting, proofreading and finding a photo? You need a toolbox of quick and dirty blog posts ideas and fill-in-the-blank templates. Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound, who has worked as a writing coach and newspaper editor, knows all the shortcuts on how to write quickly when there’s no time to write.
You will learn:

  • Topics for blog posts that require no more than two paragraphs.
  • Killer ideas you can write during and after the Author U Extravaganza.
  • Clever ways to save your time and your sanity by repurposing content you’ve created elsewhere.

Joan Stewart Publicity expert Joan Stewart, aka The Publicity Hound, works with authors who want to use traditional media for publicity, and social media to build a loyal base of raving fans. For almost two decades, she has also trained and coached thousands of CEOs and business owners, nonprofit executives, PR agency staff, publicists, marketing directors, speakers and experts via live events, online training, consulting, and her private mentor program. A prolific blogger, she is the author of four books on publicity and has an international following of subscribers to her popular ezine, The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week, in its 13th year of publication. Joan has helped her clients get coverage in top-tier media such as the Wall Street Journal and the Today show.

STEPHANIE BARKO
Virtual Book Blog Tours
Social media is a critical factor to your book marketing success. When it comes to promotion and publicity for authors and books, it’s easy to get lost and confused. One tool that works well is the Virtual Blog Tour—a promotional strategy that is effective at the launch of a book and to revitalize a limp one. Three questions usually pop up with authors around promotion and publicity.

  1. What is a Virtual Blog Tour?
  2. What works best for you and your book?
  3. What will it cost?

Your take-aways will include timelines, costs, and the how-tos. Your will come away with a clear understanding of how to create one; how to engage with those to support it; and a sense of direction for your book project.

Web-Stephanie_Barko-4674 Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist was voted Preditors & Editors Best Book Promotion Service in 2011. Her award-winning clients include traditional publishers and their authors, small presses, and independently published writers.

MARY JO FAY
Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch
Whether you wrote your book as a means to be an expert in your field, or you have a dream of penning a best seller, every author needs a 30-second elevator pitch … few have one. As writers who put thousands of words between two covers, this is often one of the  hardest task!

  • Who are you?
  • What is your book about?
  • What do you want people to do about it?
  • Buy your book?
  • Hire you to speak or consult with?
  • What?

If you literally can’t condense you and your book into a 30 second, passionate, intriguing commercial, you’re losing valuable opportunities. You are  not ready to be on radio or TV where sound bites and “quickie” interviews demand being succinct, accurate, and entertaining! This session will give you the tools to create the most important 30 second speech in your arsenal!

Mary Jo Fay Mary Jo Fay is the author of five books, founder of three Meetup groups, regular gueston Huffington Post Live and other radio and TV shows, screenwriter, and speaker of many years, and is “The Voice of Dating, Mating, and Relating.”

 

JUDITH BRILES Closing talk on Saturday
Create a $1,000,000 Speech from Your Book Starting Now!
Many authors just want to write … let the world find them. If that’s what you believe, go back to sleep. Authors may have the gift of the written word, yet they flunk with the verbal variety. Authors must be promoters and marketers. One of the best ways to market yourself and your book is via the speaking platform.  There are no boring subjects …there are too many boring speakers … and boring speakers suck.

What are the crucial and must have elements of a great speech? What are the common mistakes speakers need to avoid? Get Judith’s Briles’ perspective—someone who has been there, done that, creating over 4.8 million dollars in combined speaking fees and direct book sales in a 25 year period—of speaking and selling books at the highest level. Yes Virginia, you can make a living with your words.

Your take-aways include how to create and deliver a powerful message around your book and how to speak with impact!

  • Do you want to create a speech that gets attention and bookings?
  • Do you want to be known as the “go to” person and a “must have” speaker?
  • Do you want to use powerful stories and humor within a presentation, even when your topic is controversial or could be considered a downer?
  • Do you want to sell books whenever and wherever you speak?
  • Do you want to connect with your audience?
  • Do you want to know how to find people that will hire you?
  • Do you want to know tips on how to go from FREE to FEE?

You’ve got the topic and the book … now what? Create the speech or workshop. Every speech needs a great beginning, nuggets with how-tos and action, and a powerful closing. You will learn how to structure a keynote speech or workshop. Your talk will sell books—lots of them. Learn how to find your audience, get them to pay you, and skyrocket your book sales. Learn how to “drill down” within your niche.

JB photo-EX Judith Briles is an international speaker, publisher, award-winning and best-selling author, and is known as The Book Shepherd. Judith Briles knows the publishing industry. She’s the author of 31 books—18 published with New York, the rest with her own imprint; has sold foreign rights to 16 countries; sold in excess of 1,000,000 in combined sales; is co-founder of Mile High Press; has created and chaired several publishing conferences; created the book shepherding concept in Colorado; and is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Author U®. Her latest books are Author YOU: Creating and Building the Author and Book Platforms, which was #1 on Amazon and Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers (2014)

Social Media Essentials

GEORGIA McCABE
Are You Fiddling with Social Media while Rome Burns?
Too many authors plunge into the authoring and publishing worlds without knowing what they are really getting into. Few get that there are elementary essentials that their success is tied to. Gizmos and gadgets are everywhere promising to double sales, build connections, and make you a star. It’s time to stop fiddling around. Ask:

  • Does it seem like the marketing gurus want you to post like crazy on every platform?
  • Are you pushed to get every high-tech bell and whistle?
  • Do you think that someone else’s social media strategies created delusions of grandeur that @#$%! up you and your brand?
  • Is there an elephant in the room that is stomping on your to engage in outsized and off-targeted social media strategies for you and your book?

Georgia McCabe Georgia McCabe takes you back to basics—your strategy. When your strategy is King, your social media serves it well, technology becomes just another tool, and your Marketing Kingdom has righted itself—putting you in position to prosper.  If the elephant entered the room, here’s what you would say: Get ready for a social media smackdown, stupid!

SUSAN GILBERT
YouTube from Soup to Nuts … Getting Started with YouTube Marketing
Chalked full of step-by-step instructions for YouTube neophytes and pros, you will learn features you probably haven’t been using.  YouTube has grown to one of the most important and diverse sites online today and has proven itself to be a massively relevant marketing tool for authors.  Find out how to take advantage of it and soar your Internet presence and marketing!

  •     How to Set Up Your YouTube Account
  •     How To Upload Your Video to YouTube
  •     How to Create a Playlist
  •     SEO Tips for Ranking on YouTube

susan gilbert Susan Gilbert uses her laser focus knowledge to coach and provide online marketing and social sharing programs for authors, speaker, experts and small businesses.  An entrepreneur since 1987, Susan has evolved years of traditional business experience into several cutting edge projects which includes her digital marketing company, Online Promotion Success.  Author and publisher of several books including The Land of I Can, and  Klout Score: Social Media Influence, How to Gain Exposure and Increase Your Klout, Susan combines online marketing with strategic thinking to create successful programs.  Working most often with authors and entrepreneurs, she understands promotion at a personal level as a regularly quoted resource in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine and many more.

JOAN STEWART
Fast & Free Easy Ways to Research Journalists & Bloggers BEFORE You Pitch You and Your Book
If you want publicity, or you simply want a big-shot blogger to pay attention to you, you can deliver a decent pitch with a little writing talent and some research. You will learn how to find enticing details about the person you’re pitching and weave them into your pitch so it sends the message “I know exactly who you are, I know what you do and I’m here to help you.” Joan Stewart has accepted and rejected thousands of pitches as a newspaper editor, reporter and blogger.

  • Why the “spray and pray” technique of offering the same pitch to multiple bloggers will brand you as a pest.
  • The 7 Deadly Sins of Pitching.
  • How to sleuth like Lieutenant Columbo and find out almost anything about the person you’re pitching.

Joan Stewart Publicity expert Joan Stewart, aka The Publicity Hound, works with authors who want to use traditional media for publicity, and social media to build a loyal base of raving fans. For almost two decades, she has also trained and coached thousands of CEOs and business owners, nonprofit executives, PR agency staff, publicists, marketing directors, speakers and experts via live events, online training, consulting, and her private mentor program. A prolific blogger, she is the author of four books on publicity and has an international following of subscribers to her popular ezine, The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week, in its 13th year of publication. Joan has helped her clients get coverage in top-tier media such as the Wall Street Journal and the Today show.

Product Essentials

DANIEL HALL
Audiobook Cashflow Fast & Easy: Step By Step Blueprint

Kindle publishing was awesome for independent authors and publishers… and it still it is. Learn the how-tos and whys of the next wave in digital publishing … AUDIOBOOKS!

Problem was that until very recently producing quality audiobooks and actually getting them in the major marketplaces like Amazon was dang-near impossible. That has changed! You are going to get a step-by-step Blueprint to get your written words to verbal and for sale

YOU can publish audiobooks versions of your Kindle and print-on-demand books and actually sell them on one of the biggest marketplaces in the world—Amazon.com and create royalty income cash flow.

  • Squeeze more profits and royalty revenue from your Kindle and print-on-demand books by producing audiobook versions of them.
  • Choose titles that are most likely to sell on Amazon.
  • Professionally record your audiobook using completely free (but very powerful) recording software.
  • Upload the audiobook to Amazon, iTunes and Audible.

20100924_DanielHall_9395 Daniel Hall is an attorney, nurse, blogger, speaker, publisher and bestselling author of both traditional and Kindle books. His training called Real Fast Book has helped thousands of authors to publish. His widely viewed webinars and trainings have expanded authors’ products and platforms.

JOEL COMM
Ka-ching!
Packed with Joel’s signature down-to-earth style, easy-to-understand content, and humorous delivery (not to mention thousands of pennies in an unforgettable visual demonstration), the audience’s eyes will be opened to new possibilities and they will feel equipped to begin making money online.

With so many people eager to create supplemental income or to entirely replace their current income, Joel Comm demonstrates how passive income is available to anyone willing to inject their passion and take entrepreneurial risks.  From social media to blogging and app creation to guerilla marketing, Joel will share some of his greatest successes (and failures), extracting lessons that you can apply to your own life and business. Joel will inspire you to unleash your creativity and grow your business like never before.

jc-new5 Joel Comm is the New York Times best-selling author of The AdSense Code, Click Here to Order: Stories from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs, KaChing: How to Run an Online Business that Pays and Pays and Twitter Power 2.0. He has also written over 40 ebookse and has appeared in The New York Times, on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, on CNN online, and on Fox News.

MEET THE PROS
Author Experts and Pros will host table runs in the final session before dinner Friday night. In rounds of 10, you will get laser tips and coaching in a variety of topics. There will be three 20-minute rounds, then you move to the next table.

TIM GARD
Change Your Author Game

After dinner, humorist Tim Gard will show you how to discover how to be more resourceful and resilient in this laughter filled session.  Tim’s rejuvenation and immediately applicable message will assist you in your writing productivity and enthusiasm.

tim gard Tim Gard is a tears in your eyes, funny speaker coaches businesses on how to enhance productivity and enthusiasm. He’s a Hall of Fame speaker, an elite honor shared by fewer than 150 speakers worldwide.

THURSDAY – PRE EAGLE & EAGLET SESSIONS

GEORGIA McCABE & JUDITH BRILES
Strategic Visioning Plans that EVERY Author Needs to Begin the Publishing Journey
Once your book is written, the author hat is exchanged for the CEO hat. Few authors cross the bridge—either they didn’t know that it was part of the journey or they didn’t grasp that this is where their publishing empire needs to be grounded. An essential.

How to create a strategic plan that encompasses your skills and IDs will introduce the essentials that become the backbone of your publishing journey. It starts with you as the CEO. This is the ideal session for the perfect kickoff for the Eagle and Eaglet session.

Georgia McCabeGeorgia McCabe is a digital photography pioneer and social media expert with an expertise in working with the author’s platform and book. As an author, speaker, trainer and social media and author evangelist, her perspectives on social media appear in print in her newest book, SocialMorphosis–Transforming Your Business through Social Media. Georgia is also a co-author of The Relationship Age with social media guru Mari Smith.

JB photo-EX Judith Briles is the author of 31 books including Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms and Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers, is known as The Book Shepherd, a radio show host and the founder of AuthorU.org.

Advanced Essentials

BRET RIDGWAY
Beyond the Book – Taking Your Publishing Success to the Next Level

Your book is just one step in building your information marketing platform. Audio products, video products and home study courses allow you to take your expertise to different audiences at higher prices than a traditional book.

In this fast paced session, Bret Ridgway shares some of the key concepts you need to understand and shares some case studies of mistakes others have made that you want to avoid to increase your chances of success.

Bret ridgway Bret Ridgway is co-founder of Speaker Fulfillment Services and Author Fulfillment Services, companies that work with Authors, Speakers and Information marketers behind the scenes by providing product duplication and fulfillment services. He is author of several books, including The 50 Biggest Mistakes I See Information Marketers Make.

AMY COLLINS
Available Wherever Books Are Sold?!

Would you like to avoid the pitfalls, unnecessary expenses, and delays that could derail your book sales? Bookstores, Airport Stores, Airport stores, Amazon.com, Universities—where do you want your book to be sold?

Would you like to learn the way to get your book from where it is now to where you want it to be? It IS possible for small presses and first time authors to get it right the first time. Drawing directly from front-line experience, she shows you how to:

  • Research the rules, price, and package needed to succeed in your chosen arena and genre
  • Avoid the publishing predators and get the best people working on your project for the best price.
  • Save time and money on the next steps of their book and publishing plan.
  • Identify and focus on the correct medium, package, message for the market.
  • Learn what to do to maximize their chances of being picked by major retailers.
  • It is possible to do it yourself?!

The world of publishing has changed. Amy has stripped away the old fashioned practices that are no longer necessary and teaches you the new rules of selling to the marketplace.

Amy  Amy Collins
has over 25 years’ experience selling and marketing books. In 2006 Amy created a book sales company which quickly turned into New Shelves Distribution, the fastest-growing book distribution company in North America. New Shelves offers book sales, warehousing, distribution and marketing services as well as consulting and marketing for publishers and authors.

KELLY JOHNSON
Stage Right, it’s the Virtual Assistant … Add Time to Your Day for Doing the Work You Love and Deal with the Overwhelm Factor Factor

Whether you just started your business or have been a business owner for years, chances are one of the main reasons you started your business was to create a better balance between your personal and professional life.  You probably also had a passion for the service or products you offer and wanted to focus on working with your ideal clients.

Working with a virtual assistant helps to support both of those reasons!

  • What is a Virtual Assistant?
  • When should you start working with a Virtual Assistant?
  • What are tasks I may delegate to a Virtual Assistant?
  • How do I find a Virtual Assistant, and what aspects should I consider in working with a Virtual Assistant?
  • Demo of “cool tools” that you can use to make your professional life easier–and maybe even have some fun!

KellyJohnson250x319 Kelly Johnson is a Certified Professional Virtual Assistant and works with authors to manage technical, creative, and administrative projects for their businesses and books.
Her areas of expertise focus on technical projects and online resources. She’s an article writing coach, conducts blog and website maintenance, knows how to implement an online shopping cart strategy, and is the owner of Cornerstone Virtual Assistance.
She can be reached at KJohnson@CornerStoneVA.com and her website is www.CornerStoneVA.com.

JUSTINE SCHOFIELD
Crowdfunding for Authors—The New Frontier to Fund Your Book Project
The aim is to educate about the opportunities crowdfunding provides authors, whether they are self-publishing or hoping to traditionally publish, as a means to raise funds, gauge their initial audience, and build their author platform pre-publication. Also, equally as important, we will provide insight into how to conduct a successful crowdfunding campaign, which will give authors the tools to more effectively publish.

  • Learn what crowdfunding is and how authors can use it
  • Why building an author platform pre-publication is so important
  • Tips on how to run a successful campaign
  • How to effectively use crowdfunding to publish successfully

Justine Headshot Justine Schofield is the development director of Pubslush.com, a global crowdfunding platform only for books. Authors can raise funds and gauge initial market viability for their book projects.  She specializes in social media and public relations and in the past she has worked with growing companies to develop their online presence. Justine has become a prominent industry voice for educating authors and publishers about crowdfunding and her work has been featured on many online publications.

Newbie Essentials


Randy Kuckuck  
This Little Book Went to Market – How to Get Your Book into the Book Trade
Starting with the printing process (quick review of POD vs short run printing), full explanation and tips on the book distribution process.  Amazon Advantage vs Sell on Amazon. Getting your book into Ingram for full book trade availability. Book distributors vs. book wholesalers. How do you get book stores to stock your book and is this really a good idea?

Randy Randy Kuckuck is the CEO of PublishNext with over 25 years of experience in the book publishing industry. Early in his career he formed Scarborough House out of the assets of Stein & Day Publishers, a major New York publishing house whose 800+ authors included Jack Higgins, E. Howard Hunt, and Elia Kazan. Randy gained extensive experience in book printing with BookCrafters and Millennia Graphics. He moved into online media information at All Media Guide and Muze, providing metadata, reviews, and biographies about music, movies, and books. After those companies merged, Randy returned to book publishing, founding PublishNext to help authors achieve publishing success.

KATHI DUNN
Does Your Cover Need a Make Over Before It’s Even Printed?
With a powerful cover, the author can become an undisputed bestselling author — not a fly-by-night 24-hour blast on Amazon. What most authors don’t get is that the book is a product and an intelligent professional cover design sells that product. Too many authors think it’s not a big deal, because:

  • they’re going to find a publisher (ha!);
  • they’re going to get it done at 99Designs (yikes); or
  • they’ll do it themselves (OMG).

So many of the “seasoned” authors are not succeeding because of weak covers—attendees won’t be after hearing multi-award winning cover designer Kathi Dunn.

Kathi dunn Kathi Dunn and DUNN+ASSOCIATES designs stellar book covers and marketing materials for bestselling authors, traditional and indie publishers, and fast-track experts so they can build credibility, open new doors of opportunity, and create positive change in the world. Since 1985.

TAMMY BLECK
How to Turn Your Blog into Bucks!
If you’ve ever wondered if blogging could make a difference in your income, writing, book sales, and business, you won’t want to miss this presentation by the Witty Woman herself, Tammy Bleck.

Discover the 10 pitfalls every blogger should avoid and learn the 10 things every blogger should be doing. Learn how your little blog can make a big difference in your bottom line from a Huffington Post contributor, proficient columnist, published author, accomplished ghostwriter, blogger extraordinaire, Jewish Journal correspondent, writing and blogging coach, and distinguished speaker.

  • Sell more books
  • Open the door to writing for popular publications
  • Lead to speaking gigs
  • Become a paid market influencer
  • Develop into radio interviews
  • Drive massive amounts of traffic to your website
  • Find out how to find your “tribe”
  • Network with A list bloggers
  • Get more Facebook and Twitter fans
  • Engage with major blogging sites
  • How to make Social Media work for your blog

TAMMYS NEW HEADSHOT_crop Tammy Bleck is the author of the book, Single Past 50 Now What? and the award winning blog, Witty Woman Writing. She is the founder of The Network, a monthly subscription coaching program that assists and supports bloggers, writers, authors, and small business owners as they grow their business.   She is a columnist, contributor to the Huffington Post and Jewish Journal, and ghostwriter.

She has been compared to Erma Bombeck and has been dubbed the female Andy Rooney. As a self-employed entrepreneur since 1976, with more than 6 start-ups to her credit, Tammy is a seasoned professional in the field of monetizing social media, blogs, and networking venues to build business and generate income. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business.

NICK ZELINGER
Nuggets for Newbies: 10 Time & Money-Saving Tips for Authors Just Starting Out

Through the eyes of the designer, what is routinely seen that authors miss in working with their books and a designer? Nick Zelinger, multiple award-wining book designer of NZ Graphics, will offer up his top tips for newbies:

1. How to select the right designer for you
2. How to map out your plan of action BEFORE you do anything else
3. How to prepare your manuscript before handing if off to your designer
4. When to begin the process of cover design
5. How and where to go to investigate royalty-free images for your book
6. How and where to go to get your ISBN numbers and LCCN numbers
7. How many ISBN numbers do you need?
8. When to hand off your manuscript to a designer
9. When and where to go to select the right printer / eBook service
10. Secrets of good book design—inside and out.

Nick Zelinger Nick Zelinger is NZ Graphics, a full service book interior and cover design company. Located in Colorado, he designs books (and creates logos, brochures, book marks) for authors and publishers worldwide.

 

STEVE REPLIN
The Wide World of Legalese: Stay Out of the Frying Pan and the Fire!
All authors need an overview of some of the important items that are “musts” when it comes to publishing. Do you know and understand how to keep and protect your intellectual property rights in copyright, trademarks, publishing contracts, working with a literary agent, co-writing, and how to understand the legalese in the publishing and authoring worlds? Do you know how to keep and protect your brand as it grows and becomes your strongest asset?  You will after this session:

  • Copyrights
  • Joint authorship
  • Work for hire
  • Trademarks
  • Publishing contracts
  • Literary agent contracts and business points of negotiation

Steve Replin Steve Replin focuses his law practice on representing those in the creative arts such as writing, film, music, art, fashion, publishers, agents, managers, music labels and publishers, as well as other affiliated occupations. He is perpetually excited about helping new and emerging writers and other creatives build their careers with strategies around protected intellectual property rights, the right contracts, and a clear of where you want to go to in order to build your personal brand with strength and direction.

He’s the author of the award-winning book, Where to Go When the Banks Says NO, used in universities for their finance courses. His book is a roadmap for entrepreneurs seeking funds to either start a business or grow what they have.

 THURSDAY DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP

PENNY SANSEVIERI
How to Sell More Books … Now!
At the end of the day, for all of the marketing we do, for all of the Tweeting, Facebook-ing, and blogging we really just want to know if it’s paying off. Does any of this sell books? Ask yourself:

  • How do I know if they are the right things to market my book?
  • I don’t want to spend my life marketing, how can I get the most out of my efforts?
  • Will any of this help me sell more books?

This Deep Dive Workshop will teach you not only how to identify your exact right market, but how to effectively and efficiently go after them.

  • How to find more readers for your book.
  • Is your website selling effectively? Here’s how you’ll know.
  • Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest: which social site is right for me? If you’ve ever wondered “Do I have to be on all of these sites?” the answer is no, we’ll show you which ones are perfect for your book.
  • eBooks: should you have one and how can you effectively market an eBook
  • Marketing offline: pitching yourself to radio, TV, and print
  • How to get more book reviews for your book!

It’s a Deep Dive Workshop you won’t want to miss!

Penny C. Sansevieri Penny C. Sansevieri is the Founder and CEO Author Marketing Experts, Inc., a best-selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. She is an Adjunct Professor teaching Self-Publishing for NYU.

Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has developed some of the most innovative Social Media/Internet book marketing campaigns. She is the author of twelve books, including How to Sell Your Books by the Truckload on Amazon and Red Hot Internet Publicity, which has been called the “leading guide to everything Internet.”

 

Accommodations

HYATT REGENCY DENVER TECH CENTER

7800 E. Tufts Avenue, Denver, CO 80237, USA

The hotel is providing Author U Extravaganza attendees the special rate of $119 a night (single or double occupancy).  This rate was good until April 9th.

Reserve your room now:

Denver International Airport (DIA) is 25 miles from the hotel. Recommend shuttle services, taxi or renting a car to get to the event.

Travel time is less than 35 minutes.

 

 

Raves

What Last Year’s Participants Said:

 

Jun
10
Tue
June Tech Toolbox: PicMonkey and Canva
Jun 10 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 11 @ 12:00 am

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All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles. AND … a limited number of participants can attend via remote.

 Turn Your Ideas into Eye-Catching Designs: PicMonkey and Canva

How would you like to turn your tips, quotes from your book or show your creative side by designing your own images? With PicMonkey and Canva, we’ll show you how you can use these free tools to develop your own ideas into fun, stunning designs!

Learn about PicMonkey and Canva through our demos and then you’ll have time to start creating your own designs!

Time: June 10th, 3 to 6 pm

Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session). If you are attending remote, you need to contact Judith directly to set it up. Please put in subject line: Remote Tech Tool Box and email her at Judith@Briles.com.

Cost: $60 each or 3 for $150

For ALL THREE Toolbox Workshops June 10th, July 15h, August 12th at $150:

Jul
15
Tue
July Tech Toolbox: How to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Blog, Services & Products
Jul 15 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 16 @ 12:00 am

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All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants
to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles. AND … a limited number of participants can attend via remote.

More Than Just Images: How to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Blog, Services & Products

With Pinterest having such a focus on images, we tend to forget that is just one aspect of how to utilize Pinterest.

This workshop will review various methods of using Pinterest for your book and business including:

  • How you can drive traffic to your blog through Pinterest.
  • Conduct a contest through Pinterest.
  • How you can add your Audioboo recordings to your Pinterest and not only grow your followers but offer “snippets” from your book.
  • How to monetize your book and other products with a Pinterest boost.

… and more!

This workshop will help you set up your Pinterest account (if needed) and then walk through examples and demos to learn methods for using Pinterest.

Time: July 15th, 3 to 6 pm

Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session). If you are attending Remote, you need to contact Judith directly to set it up. Please put in subject line: Remote Tech Tool Box and email her at Judith@Briles.com.

Cost: $60 each or 2 for $100

For TWO Toolbox Workshops July 15h, August 12th at $100:

Aug
12
Tue
August Tech Toolbox: Instagram and Infographics
Aug 12 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 13 @ 12:00 am

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All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles. AND … a limited number of participants can attend via remote.

Capture a Moment: Instagram and Infographics—Share Knowledge or Tell a Story Through Images and Instant info to all things Cyberland and Beyond!

Instagram is a quick and fun way to share your life and stories using pictures and video.  Come learn about Instagram, and after a tutorial in setting up Instagram, we’ll start capturing those moments for you to share!

Information Graphics or Infographics is a method to share knowledge or tell a story about a topic through a graphic image. Since “a picture is worth a thousand words,” Infographics allow you to present details and content in a compact, easy-to-understand way. Demos of programs to create your own infographics will be covered in the workshop. Instagram is fast and fun. You will laugh and learn this afternoon!

Time: August 12th, 3 to 6 pm

Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session). If you are attending Remote, you need to contact Judith directly to set it up. Please put in subject line: Remote Tech

Cost: $60

May
2
Sat
AuthorU Day at Barnes & Noble BookFair in Colorado! @ Barnes & Noble
May 2 all-day

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May 2 will be BIG for AuthorU members and AuthorU … all day long, it’s AuthorU Day at the Colorado Blvd. Barnes & Noble bookstore. Author signings throughout the day. We will have two tables for signings—two authors at each table and signing times will be 90 minute  slots. Only 20 authors will have the opportunity to be featured. This means that it’s an Early Bird grabber.

There are 5 strings attached with this free event to be selected to participate: 

  1.  You must (or your publisher) be a paid-up member of AuthorU.
  2.  You must (or your publisher) be there in person—you are strongly encouraged to not be a swooper (only there for 90 minutes) … wander the store and give coupons to anyone you see, encouraging them to give it to the cashier at checkout. It doesn’t cost them anything and B&N will make a donation to support and recognize authors.
  3.  Your book(s) MUST be available through a distributor—B&N only works this way. 
  4.  You will actively promote the event to one and all via your contacts and social media platforms—bodies and sales will count.
  5.  You will give out the coupons that B&N supplies to us to any and all you can get them to within the store—it doesn’t matter if customers buy your book, another AuthorU member’s, or any title within the store … we get credit for it.

If you are interested in being featured (we will be doing a press release on this), contact Judith Briles (Judith@Briles.com) with your name, title, © year, ISBN, price, category and one line describing the book. Please put in the subject line: May book event.

Oct
1
Sat
Oct is a double header: Create the Amazon Launch + Your Publishing Business Platform @ The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)
Oct 1 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

COST
GOLD Members: $25 (Please login to register)
All Others: $35
Note: after September 26th, price increases $10 for each

 

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Gold members need to login to Member site to register.

 

 

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Mar
4
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MARCH 4th and 5th: BOOKCAMP-Comedy Intensive with a Hollywood Master! @ The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – Mar 5 @ 4:00 pm

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2 words:  The outrageous and comedy writer Steve Kaplan … and so can you!

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We have a DOUBLE HEADER BOOKCAMP in March!


March 4
… Sharpen up your writing with Hollywood’s premier comedy writer.
March 5 … Learn tips and tricks to transform your work to the big screen.

A very special BookCamp is coming your way with comedy writer, trainer, author and mentor to the inside club of Hollywood’s entertainers is coming to AuthorU and Denver. Steve Kaplan is bringing the Comedy Intensive to us … you will learn tips and tricks on how to humor up your writing when appropriate; how to engage an audience when speaking that you’ve never thought about; and so much more. http://www.KaplanComedy.com/

Get ready for a dynamic duo: The Comedy Writing Intensive BookCamp: A Weekend Workshop for Authors, Writers and Screenwriters. Attend one day … or both. Your choice … you choose.

Whether you’re writing a novel, short story, a comedy screenplay, working on a sitcom script, or producing or directing a comedy film, Steve Kaplan has been the industry’s most sought-after expert when it comes to comedy. From the industry’s top stars to first time comedy writers producers directors and performers, Steve Kaplan has worked with and developed the best.

The proven and practical methods and principles contained in his famed Comedy Intensive course reveals the hidden tools and principles that help you understand comedy from the inside out. If you went to Steve, you would pay $395 for this course (plus air, plus food, plus hotel). AuthorU is bring the amazing, outrageous and hilarious Steve Kaplan and the Hollywood factor to you … and you can sleep in your own bed.

Don’t miss this … Register Now! Early Bird ends on February 8th.

SEATS: Space is allowed for ONLY 40 attendees … register EARLY for this one.                                                                                            

Saturday, March 4th … Comedy Author Writing Intensive and Prose

Whether you’re writing a comic novel or just want to inject more humor into your prose, your books, your speeches … this all day workshop will open avenues you never envisioned. 

Learn

  • How to Create Great Comic Characters
  • The Power of Not Knowing
  • Funny You Should Say That: Writing Comic Dialogue
  • Unblock the Block
  • And more!
     
    An intimate, supportive day that will include creativity and brainstorming techniques, solo and group writing exercises, and lots and lots of laughter!

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Steve Kaplan is a master in Hollywood comedy and will delve into the sometimes elusive art of writing comedy. He’ll will explore this potent and popular form by distilling its basic principles, bringing them into the lingo and jargon you get … and can use. Combining hands-on writing exercises with story analysis and other interactive activities, this one-day event will help you find your own comic voice and offer guidelines on how to write humor with confidence, honesty and clarity. 

Here’s Steve on Why Most Romantic Comedies Suck … http://bit.ly/1S3jmBc

 

Sunday, March 5th  … Comedy Intensive for Screenwriters (and Screenwriters-to-be), Performers and Filmmakers

  • How do you write funny?
  • How do you act funny?
  • How do you direct funny?
  • How do you be funny?

Get ready to deep-dive and discover the hidden tools and principles of comedy

  • what comedy is,
  • how it works, 
  • why it works,
  • what’s happening when it’s not working
  • what you can do to fix it,

Your take-aways include proven and practical methods and principles. The workshop includes exercises, solo and group writing activities, as well as a liberal use of clips from current and classic comedies to illustrate our points and principles. It’s a very interactive experience, and we tend to laugh. A lot!

Get ready to alter your thinking, your style and your outcomes!

Don’t miss this … Register Now!                                               

TIME: 8.30 to 4.30  includes lunch each day

WHERE: CADA – Colorado Automobile Dealers Assn, 290 E Speer Blvd., Denver CO

COST: AuthorU GOLD Members:
Early Bird  $99 per day or both days for $180 until February 8;

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Gold members need to login to Member site to register.

AuthorU GOLD Members Regular Rate: $129 per day or $250 for both days after February 8



ALL Other Participants

 
1 Day – March 4th


1 Day – March 5th



Both Days

BASIC and NON-Members Regular Rate after February 8th: $169 and $310

SEATS: Space is allowed for ONLY 40 attendees … register EARLY for this one.

There are no refunds 21 days before the event and a $40 Administrative fee will be charged.

May
6
Sat
May 6th: Improve Your “Author” Visibility
May 6 @ 8:15 am – 12:00 pm

This month we will focus on showcasing you!

  • Are you ready to sell more books?
  • Do you know how to create a brand that shows off your best side, on and off camera?
  • Are you aware of how to consistently influence, market and pitch yourself to get noticed?
  • Are you ready when a publicist or event planner calls for a TV or radio spot?

All of you know that walking your talk is an integral part of personal and professional branding. As an author, you need to look and sound your best. When you pitch your books, you’re pitching yourself! When you get that long awaited call, you want to be ready. Too often when you get the call, you focus on scripting what you’ll say and forget to plan on how to look. Remember, over 80% of what people hear is what they see!

This morning will provide a practical approach that can save you, both men and women, from wishing for a do-over! Today’s speakers will help us look our best in person and sound our best on paper! They will share their secrets of how to become successful. When you leave, you will be ready to fine-tune your brand and ready to win the pitch.

Success is knocking! Are you ready to sell more books?

Speakers:

Rhoda Johnson, Hollywood Secrets to Showcasing You (Brag: Image Consultant and
Columnist, former Hollywood makeup artist)

Want to increase book sales? How you look in front of the camera and on speaking engagements tells a bigger story. Learn how to improve your personal brand to optimize your social media presence and attract potential readers. Discover the Hollywood secrets of maximizing your image to engage your audience. Note: authors Ronald Beach and Connie Pshigoda have graciously agreed to be models!

  • Your personal brand should help you, not hurt you
  • Simple techniques that will attract people to you
  • Be prepared to look your best on camera
  • Current trends to use and ones to avoid
  • Looking your best sells more books

Rhoda Johnson received a Fashion Merchandising Degree from Brooks College in Long Beach, California and has studied makeup artistry at Cinema Secrets in Burbank California. She received a license to teach Personal Development from John Robert Powers in Cerritos, California and JF Images Talent Agency in Denver, Colorado. Rhoda has over 35 years’ experience collectively as an Image Consultant, Makeup Artist, Jewelry Designer, and Motivational Public Speaker.  She also writes a monthly beauty and fashion column for 50 Plus Marketplace News.

Jill Christensen, How to Become a Noted Influencer (Brag: Recognized by Engagement101 as one of the Top 100 Employee Engagement Global Influencers of 2017, alongside Richard Branson and others.) Featured Author of the Month.

Book sales, speaking engagements, and your reputation will soar if you can position yourself as a thought-leader and noted influencer on the topic of your book.

How to Become a Noted Influencer
1. Pick a Lane
2. Determine Your Target Audience and Research Where They Are Online
3. Develop a Strategic Plan to Position Yourself as a Thought-Leader in Your Space
4. Gauge Your Progress and Course-Correct if Necessary
5. Be Open to Building on Your Success – Do Not Rest on Your Laurels

Jill Christensen has three decades of consulting, speaking, and most importantly, real-life, in-the-trenches global Fortune 500 executive-level experience. She has served as the head of global Internal Communications at both Avaya and Western Union, has a Six Sigma Green Belt, authored the best-selling book, If Not You, Who? Cracking the Code of Employee Disengagement, and was recently named one of the Top 100 Global Employee Engagement Influencers of 2017.

Marilyn Heywood Paige, Leveraging Media to Sell More Books (Brag: Former event planner with B&N!)

Earned media is one of the most powerful marketing tools because it’s not you telling people how great your book is, it’s a trusted media outlet telling them. Earned media opens new audiences to you and gives you more credibility.

Today you will:

  • Learn the do’s and don ts of pitching to the media
  • Discover how and when to approach journalists and bloggers
  • The elements of a good pitch
  • How best to leverage a media placement once you’ve earned it

Marilyn Heywood Paige is the Vice President of FiG Advertising and Marketing in Denver, a full-service marketing agency that moves the needle for small businesses. She was the marketing and public relations manager for Barnes & Noble for ten years where she worked with over 600 authors, helping them market their books more effectively.

 

 

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Mar
10
Sat
Author YOU Circles – Add a JIG to Your Book Marketing Action @ The Book Shepherd's Office
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Yup … I get it … you just want to write. Does that mean you don’t want books to sell? Book marketing is essential to your author and book success. Are you a Master Marketing Gardner … or Will the Weeds Take Over? Come away with tips and tricks to clear out the pesky noise that isn’t a right fit for you and your book. Add a “jig” to your book strategy and marketing.

This Saturday is the perfect time to take just three hours for you to get your brainstorming and masterminding hat in the publishing ring and kick off the coming out of winter.

Besides the answers to the “What I need to Know Before I Go” that is posted on the Flip Chart, you will come away with:

• Transition from the CWO to the CMO.

• Re-launch a tired book and add sparkle to your push.

• How to use social media to master book marketing,

• Learn about must have adds for you and your book.

Springtime in the Rockies delivers a split weather personality–we could have a little snow; some rain; or sunshine as the day begins. Inside, there will be plenty of HOT NEW ideas that will flip what you think and turn your head and attitude about what works and doesn’t work in today’s publishing arena.

All gatherings start with a 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 and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques, not just TAKE. If you are a taker, Author YOU is not for you.

The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will 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 that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

AND … it’s MONEY FREE to attend … with two strings attached:

Bring a healthy snack to share AND some new socks.

Judith is a Sock Ambassador and part of a team that distributes to the Homeless and Kids in Need–, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon–

See you Saturday, March 10th. Hot Coffee and Teas are ready for you.

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

Jun
2
Sat
AuthorYOU Circles- Let Your Book Shine! Get Ready to Dig into Awesome Ideas @ The Book Shepherd's Office
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• What we’ll do
DO YOU WANT ANSWERS to any question you have about book publishing and marketing. This is the place for authors to come. AuthorYOU is NOT a writing club … it’s “let’s get the book done and learn how to sell and market it gathering. That’s it in a nutshell.

Inside, there will be plenty of HOT NEW ideas that will flip what you think and turn your head and attitude about what works and doesn’t work in today’s publishing arena.

This Saturday is the perfect time to take just three hours for you to get your brainstorming and masterminding hat in the publishing ring and kick off the coming out of winter.
Besides the answers to the “What I need to Know Before I Go” that is posted on the Flip Chart, you will come away with:

* Transition from the CWO to the CMO.
* Re-launch a tired book and add sparkle to your push.
* How to use social media to master book marketing.
* Learn about must have adds for you and your book.
* How to repurpose a book.
* Learn about new tools for authors to use.
* Learn to shine as an author … how cool is that?

YOU GET ANSWERS to any question you have about book publishing and marketing. There are always “regulars” and “new additions” to the group are indeed, very welcome. We are a friendly bunch; want to know you and your book–what you are working on. It’s amazing the wonderful connections and contacts that surface.

All gatherings start with a 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 and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques, not just TAKE. If you are a taker, Author YOU is not for you.

The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will 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 that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.
AND … it’s MONEY FREE to attend … with two strings attached:

Bring a healthy snack to share AND some new socks PLEASE.

Judith is a Sock Ambassador and part of a team that distributes to the Homeless and Kids in Need–, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon–
See you Saturday, March 10th. Hot Coffee and Teas are ready for you.

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

• What to bring
Bring a healthy snack to share AND some new socks PLEASE.

• Important to know

Aug
4
Sat
AuthorYOU Circles … it’s a HOT August AM for Colorado Authors! @ The Book Shepherd's Offices
Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• What we’ll do
August is a great month. There’s the beauty of both the day and evening … and there is the “prep” planning that leads to the huge Fall book selling season. You will get a “what’s old and what’s new” strategy throughout the morning. This Saturday is the perfect time to take just three hours for you to get your brainstorming and masterminding hat in the publishing ring and kick off the coming out of winter.

Besides the answers to the “What I need to Know Before I Go” that is posted on the Flip Chart, you will come away with:

* Transition from the CWO to the CMO.
* Re-launch a tired book and add sparkle to your push.
* How to use social media to master book marketing.
* Learn about must have adds for you and your book.
* Learn how to add “juice” to what you are currently doing.
* Learn new author tools to add to your success.
* Always … get any questions you have answered.

Springtime in the Rockies delivers a split weather personality–we could have a little snow; some rain; or sunshine as the day begins. Inside, there will be plenty of HOT NEW ideas that will flip what you think and turn your head and attitude about what works and doesn’t work in today’s publishing arena.

All gatherings start with a 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 and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques, not just TAKE. If you are a taker, Author YOU is not for you.

The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will 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 that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

AND … it’s MONEY FREE to attend … with two strings attached:

Bring a healthy snack to share AND some new socks.

Judith is a Sock Ambassador and part of a team that distributes to the Homeless and Kids in Need–, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon–

See you Saturday, March 10th. Hot Coffee and Teas are ready for you.

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

• What to bring
Bring a snack to share and some NEW socks to give – Judith is a Sock Ambassador!

• Important to know

Oct
14
Sun
AuthorYOU Circles (Sunday am) It’s time for AUTHOR Treats … No Tricks! @ The Book Shepherd's Office
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

It’s a SUNDAY AM gathering … Judith has a heavy travel schedule this month–this is the only day that works for her. October brings millions of kids and adults out to play … Lots have happened in bookland. Let’s dissect the trends, separate them from the fads, and use what works for you and your book.

Your take-aways this AM will focus on the month’s BIGGEST selling time … this is the one that leads up to three months of gift buying … why not your book? This Saturday is the perfect time to take just three hours for you to get your brainstorming and masterminding hat in the publishing ring and kick off the coming out of winter.

Besides the answers to the “What I need to Know Before I Go” that is posted on the Flip Chart, you will come away with:

* Transition from the CWO to the CMO.
* Re-launch a tired book and add sparkle to your push.
* How to use social media to master book marketing.
* Learn about must have adds for you and your book.
* Learn how to add “juice” to what you are currently doing.
* Learn new author tools to add to your success.
* Always … get any questions you have answered.

Springtime in the Rockies delivers a split weather personality–we could have a little snow; some rain; or sunshine as the day begins. Inside, there will be plenty of HOT NEW ideas that will flip what you think and turn your head and attitude about what works and doesn’t work in today’s publishing arena.

All gatherings start with a 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 and SHARE ahas, insights, and techniques, not just TAKE. If you are a taker, Author YOU is not for you.

The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will 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 gets the launch started that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

AND … it’s MONEY FREE to attend … with two strings attached:

Bring a healthy snack to share AND some new socks.

Judith is a Sock Ambassador and part of a team that distributes to the Homeless and Kids in Need–, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon–

See you Saturday, March 10th. Hot Coffee and Teas are ready for you.

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

• What to bring
Bring a snack to share and some NEW socks to give – Judith is a Sock Ambassador!

• Important to know

Dec
8
Sat
AuthorYOU Circles … Let you and your book GLITTER during the Holidays! @ The Book Shepherd's Office
Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Details

December is a perfect author month. Books are sold as gifts … a perfect gift.

Your take-aways this AM will be about celebrating what you have done. Your book has or will make a difference to so many. Pat yourself on back. AND, start think forward … how about creating a Calendar for 2019 that will forward your perfect gift in an event or activity year-round?

This Saturday is the perfect time to take just three hours for you to get your brainstorming and masterminding hat in the publishing ring and kick off the coming out of winter.

Besides the answers to the “What I need to Know Before I Go” that is posted on the Flip Chart, you will come away with:

* Transition from the CWO to the CMO.
* Re-launch a tired book and add sparkle to your push.
* How to use social media to master book marketing.
* Learn about must have adds for you and your book.
* Learn how to add “juice” to what you are currently doing.
* Learn new author tools to add to your success.
* Always … get any questions you have answered.

Springtime in the Rockies delivers a split weather personality–we could have a little snow; some rain; or sunshine as the day begins. Inside, there will be plenty of HOT NEW ideas that will flip what you think and turn your head and attitude about what works and doesn’t work in today’s publishing arena.

All gatherings start with a 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 and SHARE ahas, insights and techniques, not just TAKE. If you are a taker, Author YOU is not for you.

The AuthorYOU participants are hungry for new information and delighted to share what works for them … and what doesn’t. The Circles created will 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 gets the launch started that The Book Shepherd Judith Briles leads each month. Your answers are in the room.

AND … it’s MONEY FREE to attend … with two strings attached:

Bring a healthy snack to share AND some new socks.

Judith is a Sock Ambassador and part of a team that distributes to the Homeless and Kids in Need–, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon–

See you Saturday, December 8th. Hot Coffee and Teas are ready for you.

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

• What to bring
Bring a snack to share and some NEW socks to give – Judith is a Sock Ambassador!

Dec
19
Wed
AuthorU and Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Day at the Barnes & Noble @ Colorado Blvd. Barnes & Noble
Dec 19 all-day

December 19th will be big for AuthorU members and AuthorU … it’s AuthorU and Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Day at the Colorado Blvd. Barnes & Noble.

 Author signings all day … all customers who use the special coupon created by B&N and distributed to ANYONE who comes into the store on December 19th, selects books AND then gives to the cashier at check-out will create a donation back to the Authors Hall of Fame gratis B&N … how very cool is that! Watch for more info and sign-ups to participate. Support your author friends who are signing and SHOP in the store. We will get credit for any books as long as a coupon is given to the cashier.

 

Jul
20
Sat
Is there a book in you? @ The Book Shepherd's Office
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Over 80% of Americans think they want to write a book. Is that you? Do you know the “why” of why your book should be available to others? And, do you need to learn the basics of publishing, what it takes to turn your vision, your words, into a print book? Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd,™ will show and teach you how at her exclusive Publishing 101 Workshop for Newbies.

Designed in an all-day workshop guided by Judith, Publishing 101 Workshop for Newbies is for those who think they want to write a book; who want to write a book; are currently working on a book; and want to discover the publishing options that are viable today. It’s the first step … a baby step, but a huge one.

The Publishing 101 Workshop for Newbies has been created for you if these questions are in your space and you are feeling lost in the forest of authoring and publishing: Should I publish? How do I get started? What do I do? Which way should I go? Help!

It’s time to get found.

Judith will cover book mapping; how to create a catchy title; how to kick-start getting money; what is the publishing process from start to finish; and how to get started. The workshop is filled with creative activities to get your juices flowing. Plus, you’ll get some quiet time to write and get feedback. All in the comfort of her home and with her guidance.

Come network with other authors to be and get direction and guidance from The Book Shepherd to start your publishing journey.

There are two available sessions this summer: June 28th and July 20th. Each session will be from 9:00-4:00, and lunch and snacks will be included.

Space availability: limited to 20
Cost: 
$77
Location:
Judith’s Salon, Deck, and Yard in Aurora, Colorado

Are you ready to take the Publishing Plunge?

Choose the date that you’d like to start your publishing journey below.

July 20th Publishing 101 Workshop for Newbies

Sign up for the July 20th Session: $77

 

 

 

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

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: