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:
- You must (or your publisher) be a paid-up member of AuthorU.
- 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.
- Your book(s) MUST be available through a distributor—B&N only works this way.
- You will actively promote the event to one and all via your contacts and social media platforms—bodies and sales will count.
- 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.
Meet Local Authors at the
Annual Author Tea and Book Sale
AND … share this with all YOU KNOW!
When: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Where: Julie and Bob Griffin’s home: 3929 S. Eagle St. Aurora, CO 80014
Hosted by: Julie Griffin & Judith Briles
The Twist: Almost 20+ authors sharing with you about their books and who they are in 90 seconds each. All books will be displayed on tables to “check-out”. Books are IDEAL gifts … for yourself, for others. All will be priced at less than what you can buy them on Amazon. Authors will be signing—some even come with ribbons! We have books for guys, gals and kids! Plus tables laden with tasty goodies.
Genres: There are lots to browse and choose from including: Mystery: Red Tide, The Missing, The Sacrifice, Lake of Fire, Trapline, Antler Dust, Buried by the Roan; Inspiration: Inspiration and Ideals: Thoughts for Every Day, Have You Ever Held a Mountain?, From Simms to Zanzibar; Children-Juvenile: Don’t stick Stuff in Your Ears-Don’t Stick Stuff Up Your Nose, Bella the Baker Street Baker, Cristina Gradina, Jack and the Bean Chair, Fluff the Dream Owl and Fluff the Dream Owl plush toy; Reference: Gabby Gourmet’s Restaurant Guide 2016; Cookbooks: Cake Decorating with Modeling Chocolate, For the Love of Paprika; Memoir: Another Nightmare Gig from Hell, Caught Between the Betty’s; Military History: Shot Down!; Policy: The Concrete Killing Fields; Women’s Fiction: Where the Heart Lives, What the Heart Knows; Adventure: The Bootlegger ’40 Ford; Health: Natural Childbirth Exercises, Childbirth Exercises Workbook; Humor: Princess Golf; Writing-Publishing: Crowdfunding Guide for Authors, Author YOU, Snappy Sassy Salty; Fantasy: Legon Awakening, Pactum; Self-Help: Stop Poisoning Your Marriage, 99 Things Women Wish They Knew before Saying I Do; How to: Get this Mother Published; Neighbors at War, How to Take Care of Old People without Losing Marbles; Astronomy: What’s Hot on the Moon Tonight?, Field Map for Moon
RSVP (please!): Tell Judith or Julie 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.
OR, you can email Judith at: Judith@Briles.com or Julie at JGriffin3929@comcast.net
your YES (with how many).
Get ready to create a variation of your book and expertise that Marvel Comics would be proud of! With the ability to tap into Amazon’s CreateSpace and IngramSpark, you too can join the crowd that had gotten the “how-tos” of creating workbooks, guidebooks, comics … even adult coloring books (not to mention kiddos). If you publish children’s books and adult coloring books or even if you publish nonfiction … OR, are thinking about doing it … you’ve got to see how this is done … and learn how quickly you can convert ANYTHING into a snappy and sassy new product.
Register here (even if you can’t attend live, you will get the replay the next day): https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1767883132402882306
If you could do this quickly and easily, you can increase your monthly passive income with a snap of a finger (well kind of).
Here’s your question: Are you ready to catch a new wave of ideas and repurposing for you and your books? One that coattails to a top selling trend for adults?
There are a lot of sticky details when it comes to publishing physical books and physical color books that you will want to throw your laptop into the ocean because it could be so confusing! This webinar will be your lifeline … learn how and discover how you can add income to your cash water-way.
NEW! SPEEDBOAT Printing and Publishing Webinar on Thursday, August 11th—it’s another freebie. There’s so much you can do to create new products that are a variation of what you currently have. The time is 4 PT, 5 MT, 6 CT and 7 ET. Expect a fast hour.
Even if you can’t attend “live”, register to get the replay: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1767883132402882306
Are you aware that adult and kid coloring books are hot in book sales? Would you like to know how to convert what you have written and create them? How about spiffy newsletters, guides, and workbooks?
Get ready for a speedboat of a webinar. We are going to show you how to make a full-color book fast. It’s all in this week’s WebinarGold on Thursday, the 11th.
Many of us experience dread when thinking or talking about using social media venues to sell our books. Yet, as authors, we need to break through these fears in order to sell our books, attract future readers and influence the media. Attend this event to learn about ways to blast through your phobias, sell your books faster and build the number of followers (aka potential readers).
Speakers:
- Debra Jason, How You Can “Create a Thunder” to Sell Your Book (Brag: Sold an additional 200 books in 30 days using this social media platform!)
- Laurie Weiss, Featured Author of the Month (Brag: She can help you reduce anxiety about anything!)
- Erin Cell, Increasing Sales through Twitter (Brag: She’s the mastermind behind the inaugural Social Media Day Denver event!
How You Can “Create a Thunder” to Sell Your Book
After spending a year working on my book, I proudly held the physical proof in my hand. As I began planning the official book launch, I was introduced to a cool online marketing tool that helped me achieve a broader reach – broader than I could have ever imagined.
This cost-effective marketing tool helps you “create a thunder” as your announcement travels across social networks. It resulted in my book having a social reach of more than 1.4 million viewers and ranking in Amazon’s Top 10.
The good news? You can do this too when launching your book!
- Create a buzz around your book before it launches.
- Amplify your message across social media.
- Build your social reach without asking your network to dip into their wallets.
- Launch a thunderous online campaign in 3 simple steps.
- Design an attention-grabbing graphics even if you’re not an artist.
Debra Jason is an author of the award-winning book, Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget™, Debra Jason is also a speaker, copywriter, and multi-faceted marketing mentor. A recipient of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award, she started The Write Direction in 1989. Her mission is to empower you with the cost-effective marketing strategies you need to gain exposure for your book so that you attract a steady stream of happy readers.
Featured Author of the Month: Dr. Laurie Weiss
After over 40 years practicing psychotherapy and coaching, Relationship Communication Expert, Dr. Laurie Weiss had no intention of starting a new phase of her career. Then a colleague helped her resolve a persistent, stressful problem using an amazing new technique. She was astounded that he did it in just a few minutes, using only words while standing on the sidewalk outside of a restaurant. As a Psychotherapist, Coach and Consultant Dr. Laurie has been helping clients reclaim life energy and find joy in life since 1972. She has taught professionals in 13 countries and authored 8 books that make complex information accessible to anyone. Her latest, Letting It Go, reflects her expertise in the rapid anxiety and stress relief process she first encountered that fateful evening. She is a long time member of AuthorU.
Dissolve Social Media Blocks—Yes, Really!
- Identify what scares you most
- Picture your “why”
- Use 3 sentences to change the picture and dissolve the blocks
Increasing Sales through Twitter
Looking to increase book sales through the use of social media, more specifically, Twitter? We will start with the basics & learn the language of Twitter. Building a Twitter Tribe is key to increasing your exposure on the platform, we will walk through engagement and follower tips & tools. As with all marketing, you need a plan, learn how to create a winning content & engagement strategy for Twitter to help you increase your online sales.
- Twitter Talk – Learning the Language
- Building Your Twitter Tribe
- Creating a Winning Strategy for Twitter
- Twitter Tips & Tools
- Increasing Sales through Twitter
Erin Cell is a social media strategist, consultant & speaker who is passionate about helping businesses (and authors) understand the power of social media. She has helped thousands of authors, business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives improve their online presence while saving them time and money. She is the mastermind behind the inaugural Social Media Day Denver event in partnership with the Colorado Women in Social Media. She speaks regularly around the Denver area to a variety of groups, including SCORE Denver, Polka Dot Powerhouse, Denver Start-up Week, and hosts her own Social Success Club Meetup.
REGISTER NOW … costs go up on the January 28th.
Gold members need to login to Member site to register.
Don’t miss it! It’s our FINAL 1st Saturday of the month workshop.
Join us to learn about this all-important rule when writing and marketing your books! Also, a special bonus for the creative types … yes, that’s you!
- What is the 90/10 Rule?
- What is one of the best ways to take advantage of the 90%?
- What is the real “killer” of future book sales?
- I cannot wait to find out what the AuthorU bonus is … I love the positive difference they make for my book sales!
The 90/10 Rule for Book Marketing Success @ CADA on November 4, 2017
Join us to learn about this all important rule when writing and marketing your books! Also, a special bonus for the creative types … yes, that’s you!
- What is the 90/10 Rule?
- What is one of the best ways to take advantage of the 90%?
- What is the real “killer” of future book sales?
- I cannot wait to find out what the AuthorU bonus is … I love the positive difference they make for my book sales!
Location: CADA, 290 E Speer Blvd, Denver, CO Time: 8.30 AM to NOON … Continental Breakfast will be ready!
Cost: Early Bird through October 31st: Members – $30 Nonmembers – $45
Judith Briles and Jeannette Seibly will team up to help you focus on the most overlooked marketing tool you have to sell your books! You!
Speak up! You will learn how to avoid murdering your book sales before you say anything:
- Introduce yourself at leads and networking groups
- Prepare yourself and written materials to be attractive to audiences
- Treat your event planners as VIPs (think, panels, keynotes, breakout sessions at conferences, etc.)
- Speak so your audience listens (and buy your books)!
Dr. Judith Briles has over 35 years of speaking as a professional speaker. Since the 80s, speaking has been her #1 way to sell books … over 1,000,000 of them! She is the Founder and CEO of AuthorU, and has successfully mentored 1,000s of authors and publishers through the pitfalls and joys of the publishing world.
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Jeannette Seibly has been an award-winning, internationally recognized business advisor, consultant and coach for 25 years, and along the way, guided the creation of 3 millionaires. She has published 5 books and over 400 articles and has been a program chair and speaker for award winning events.****
Lisa Reinicke is this month’s Featured Author. She will share a marketing tip that let Bart out of the gate and dramatically increased her book sales.Lisa Reinicke is the author of 4 children’s picture books, 1 fiction book, 25 short stories for children produced for local TV shows. She is a Gold winner of the Mom’s Choice Award 2017 for her book Wings and Feet. Owner and CEO of Our House Publications, Our House Properties, and Automotive Warranty Network.
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Kelly Johnson will share how-to create a short video for your website and social media … this will significantly increase purchases of your books and is a great link to include in all of your speaking materials. BRING your laptop and pictures to use for making your video (e.g., headshot, book cover, logo, images that represent your services, any video clips, etc.).Kelly Johnson, owner of Cornerstone Virtual Assistance, has worked with 100’s of authors to manage technical, creative, and administrative projects for their businesses and books. She has earned certifications as a Professional Author’s Assistant, as a Shopping Cart Certified Strategist, and in Hootsuite. Kelly is a technical & online resources specialist and proudly wears the title “Geek Girl.”
Location: CADA, 290 E Speer Blvd, Denver, CO
Time: 8.30 AM to NOON … Continental Breakfast will be ready!
Cost: Early Bird through October 31st: Members – $30 Nonmembers – $45
Register:
Gold members need to login to Member site to register.
CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON???? If you can’t attend. register … you will get the link to the full video tape to watch at your convenience.
Are you ready to tap into an ADULT craze that doesn’t to appear to have an end in the short-term horizon?
Did you know that adult coloring books are rocking it in book sales?
But consider this…
Adult coloring books and other low content types of books are easy to create and profitably publish IF you know how to use complicated graphics like Photoshop or Gimp Shop.
But what if you don’t? As you like the idea … but where is the Dummies version?
Get ready … this webinar has that solution for you.
On Wednesday, November 8th, we’re going to show you a brand-new way starting at NOON Mountain time—11AM Pacific and 2 PM Eastern.
Here’s the other great thing you can use this to create:
- Adult coloring books
- Children’s coloring books
- Maze Books
- Game Books
- Action Guides
- Journals
- Diaries
and much, much more!
Get ready to create new products that compliment what you have now. Create something spanking new. And have fun.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8441475619286147586
On MONDAY, June 24 (7 ET, 6 CT, 5 MT, 4 PT) … 30 awesome and Hot Publishing Ahas and Tips from six amazing publishing pros: Sandy Lawrence, Judith Briles, Daniel Hall, Amy Collins, Rebecca Finkel, Kelly Johnson, and Ashlee Bratton. Plus we always throw in a few more that you won’t want to miss!
What author and writer don’t want savvy insider tips and ahas on publishing, publicity, book marketing, book design, making money on your book and the latest awesome gizmos and gadgets authors can use?
Don’t bother to pop the popcorn–you won’t have time to eat it–you will be taking notes like crazy!
AND … Make sure you register even if you can’t attend the LIVE presentation … you will automatically get the replay the next day.
Get it on your calendar:
MONDAY, June 24th (4 PT, 5 MT, 6 CT, 7 ET)
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8841893577759129346
Note: your registration will add your name and email to our preferred emailing list.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The 2022 Publishing at Sea Faculty Delivers 30 Author, Cyber, Publishing and Techie Tips in 60 Minutes.
Grab your paper, pencils, and popcorn for a fast hour that will cover ahas and insights for your author success. The 2022 Publishing at Sea Faculty–Ashlee Bratton, Derek Doepker, Rebecca Finkel, Danielle Hampson, Kelly Johnson, Charles Breakfield, Rox Burkey, Charlie Tlapa, and Judith Briles will deliver 30 author, cyber, publishing, and techie tips that will have you doing a happy dance.
It’s a freebie. We start on time 5 pm Mountain (7 ET, 6 CT, 4 PT) September 07. It will be recorded … and ALL registrants will get the recording the next day.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. A reminder will go out the day before and an hour before we start.
Register HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3305412745557910032
On Tuesday, September 20th (3 PT, 4 MT,6 CT, 6 ET) … 30 Hot Publishing Ahas and Tips from seven amazing publishing pros: Judith Briles, Derek Doepker, Mara Purl, Rebecca Finkel, Ashlee Bratton, Kelly Johnson, and Bobby Crew. Plus, we have a sizzling #31-35 that you won’t want to miss!
What author and writer doesn’t want savvy insider tips and ahas on publishing, publicity, book marketing, making money on your book, and the latest awesome gizmos and gadgets authors can use?
Don’t bother to pop the popcorn—you won’t have time to eat it—you will be taking notes like crazy!
Get it on your calendar:
TUESDAY, September 20 (3 PT, 4 MT,6 CT, 6 ET)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Register now! https://bit.ly/30SizzlingTips
