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Jun
18
Tue
June Tech Tool Box – YouTube
Jun 18 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 12:00 am

Tech ToolboxJune Tech Tool Box —SOLD OUT

 

Create or Enhance Your YouTube Channel on Tuesday, June 18th
Do you know YouTube is the second most popular search engine after Google? People search YouTube for trainings, tutorials and educational purposes as well as for some entertainment. Join us for this intensive workshop to learn how to optimize your YouTube account, tips for uploading videos and strategies for posting your videos on your websites and blogs. We will start with instruction and have work time for you to start implementing what you learned.

It’s YouTube, starring you and your book!

Time: 3 – 6 pm
Cost: $60 or both June and July Tech Tool Boxes for $100
Location: Judith’s Offices
Register for June Only at $60: CLICK HERE

for BOTH Toolbox Workshops June 18th and July 23rd at $100:  CLICK HERE

 

Sep
6
Fri
Judith Briles Unplugged
Sep 6 @ 1:30 pm – Sep 8 @ 12:00 am

September 6-7, 2013 will change your authoring life …

Experience two full days of Judith every September … no guest speakers, no pitches, just Judith Briles Unplugged delivering an amazing depth of publishing, authoring and marketing information that she has derived from her 30 plus years in the publishing field and as The Book Shepherd.

$497 for Early, Early Bird signup
$647 for Early Bird + a guest

Create the best-seller you dream of … turn into the award-winning and sought after author you aspire to. Judith has done it multiple times and she will show you how.

 

  • If you are just starting down the authoring and publishing path, you will come away with a personalized strategy to create and develop your book.
  • If your book is ready to birth, you will come away with amazing steps and ahas on how to soar its official launch and develop your next steps.
  • If your book, and you, want to create a book launch that sells books and gets you noticed, you will learn how.
  • If you want to make serious money as an author, you will come away with strategies that are doable and how to do them.
  • If your book is currently available, no matter how old, your current marketing concepts and strategies will be turned upside down.
  • If you want to look at crowdfunding, you will learn the ins and outs of a campaign.
  • If you want to  create a speech that uses the key elements of your book and expertise, you will learn insider tips on how to and how to niche yourself into “your” market.
  • If want to know tricks of the social media marketing whirlwind, you will learn which      platforms work best for which books and how to drill down into them.
  • If you are still noodling on what a Platform is, you will not only get it, but you will drill down into yours.
  • If you haven’t done a GamePlan for your book, no matter what stage it’s at, you will …  and discover amazing “ahas” along the way about both You and  Your Book.
  • If  you want to make serious money as an author, you will come away with the  how to strategies that are doable.

Judith Briles Unplugged is not just another publishing conference where you sit in your seat and take notes—expect extraordinary high interaction, plenty of “to-do” Activities—you will not only listen and hear The Book Shepherd, you will immediately implement what she says. Judith believes in feeding your brain and your belly.

It is your next, next step to authoring and book success. Be there. You and Your Book can’t afford not to be.

Call Judith, determine if this is the “right fit” for you and your book now. Call 303-885-2207 or email Judith@Briles.com. Don’t delay.  www.TheBookShepherd.com 

In other words, your life as an author will be morphed.

Judith Briles Unplugged delivers extraordinary high interaction, plenty of “to-do” Activities and Hot Seats—you will not only listen and hear The Book Shepherd, you will immediately implement what she says.  As the author of 30 books, many best-selling and award-winning, she knows publishing. Her latest book, Author YOU: Creating and Building the Author and Book Platforms will be used throughout … and a book that has earned three national awards in 2013, shortly after it was published: In the Writing and Publishing categories, it was the WINNER at the International Book Awards, the Indie Excellence Book Awards and the International Book Publishers Awards. Limited to a small number of participants, each will receive individual attention and walk away with a personalized GamePlan for his or her Book and for Self, as the Author.

It is your next, next step to authoring and book success.
If that’s your goal, be there. You and Your Book can’t afford not to.

Save these two days in 2013: September 6th and 7th they will change your publishing life. Who better to captain your journey than Author and Publishing Expert, Dr. Judith Briles?

Location: Denver, Colorado … our Falls are spectacular.

Cost: $497 for Early Bird signups now, ends July 8th. You will get an immediate savings of  $100 at checkout. Continental breakfast is included each day along with a Friday night reception.

Site: Doubletree Hotel SE, 13596 E Iliff Place, Aurora, CO  80014.
Room Rates: $84. Call 303-337-2800, Neighborhood Rate

$497 for Early, Early Bird signup
$647 for Early Bird + a guest

Judith Briles Unplugged

Sep
21
Sat
The Promotional Panorama for Authors
Sep 21 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Are you ready to promote your new book?

Brunch and LearnPerhaps you don’t know what questions to ask or what promotional options are available to you. Author U and expert Literary Publicist Stephanie Barko have answers for you.

Brunch and Learn Registration

Cost: $35 for members, $55 for nonmembers

Signups after Thursday, September, 19th will add $10 at the door.
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 10 am to 1:45 pm
Location: Doubletree SE, Aurora

Bonus Session – Author U members only- 3 SPOTS left

Cost: $30
Bonus Mastermind Session from 2 – 4
Location: Doubletree SE, Aurora

NO refunds 30 days prior to event.


Brunch and Learn
$35 for members

Brunch and Learn
$55 for nonmembers

Brunch and Learn
+ Bonus session
$65 for members

Bonus Session
$30 members only

 


When it comes to promotion and publicity for authors and books, it’s easy to get lost and confused. Three questions usually pop up with authors around promotion and publicity.

  1. What works and what doesn’t work for today’s author?
  2. What works best for you and your book?
  3. What will it cost?

This workshop surveys book promotion from the 50 foot level, exposing the author to a wide panorama of promotional elements.

You will learn the how and why of these elements in book promotion.

AuthorU Event

  • Blogging
  • Social Networking
  • Media Kits
  • Interviews
  • Trailers
  • Press Releases
  • Features
  • Live Events
  • Virtual Tours
  • Timelines

Writers will get a feel for what they might want to do themselves and what might best be delegated by listening to examples from real campaigns and comparing cost to benefit.

Participants will walk away with a general understanding of modern book promotion and a broad sense of direction for their specific project.

BONUS Session

Stephanie BarkoStephanie is flying in from Austin, TX to present this amazing workshop, and will facilitate a deep-dive MasterMind for a limited number of attendees after brunch. Think of it as personalized laser coaching. Limited to 20.

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.

Visit with Stephanie at www.StephanieBarko.com

Oct
11
Sat
Brunch & Learn – HOT Book Strategies
Oct 11 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

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Book Strategies … Embrace Them or Perish!

 

 

Publishing: Time and Project Management, Money, Marketing, Publicity, Social Media

October 11th 10 am to 2 pm

COME EARLY … Author Circles will start at 9.30 AM … take advantage of this!

 

NOTE … there is a change of venue for this event. See below.

 

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Autumn is here … we have a harvest of goodies for you and it’s time to get to work! Author U’s Panel of Experts is ready to let it rip … you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers and solutions.

  • You are overwhelmed … what can you do to cut corners and not cut your productivity?
  • Your bank account is tilting … what can you do to keep going forward without sinking?
  • You want media coverage … what can you do to get without it shelling it out $3,000 a month for a publicist?
  • You need a Game Plan and Strategies … but you are clueless as to where to start (or stop).
  • You know you need Amazon … how can you use it effectively to maximize your book and eBook sales?
  • You know you need marketing moxie … where should you start, what should you stop and what are the latest trends?
  • You think that social media is important … but feel like you are a bottomless pit—learn where to crawl, when to leap and when to exit.

Whew! What a day is planned. Be there early … we will start Author Circles at 9:30 am for those who have questions about anything including newbies and the beginning journey of publishing. Schmoozing, hearty food and Introductions shortly after 10 am, and get ready for a great in-depth program.

Book Strategies … Embrace Them or Perish! It’s your choice, you choose.

Date: Saturday, October 11th

Location: Judith Briles’ Offices in Aurora, CO — you will get directions  … (this is new due to original venue snafu)

Cost: $30 for members, $45 for non-members (price increases $10 on Oct.7th!)

Before October 9th

Members

Non-Members

 

Beginning October 7th

Members

Non-Members

Jul
8
Wed
WebinarGold: HOT Sizzling Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts Using Scrivener
Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sizzling HOT Scrivener Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts

icon_webinargold-3DAnyone who’s ever spent any time writing in Scrivener knows how powerful and useful the software can be. But do you know how to use it maximize your time and use its powerful tools to help you along the entire publishing process? In this webinar we will be exploring some of Scriveners most power features that can save you time and brain damage. We’ll be looking at:

  • Using Scriveners built in name generator to save time in coming up with good character names.
  • The Snapshot feature which can save hours of your time and help you to keep your book up to date.
  • Organizing and gathering research elements including websites.
  • Creating and using Templates.
  • And backing up your work so you don’t lose all the time you’ve put in.

Please come join us for Scrivener tips and tricks and shortcuts.
Date: July 8 in the PM
Time: 7:00 Eastern, 6:00 Central, 5:00 Mountain, 4:00 Pacific
Register: AuthorU.org on Events OR https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3879400646500508418
Cost: FREE to AuthorU members all others pay $15

Non-Members:

Sep
23
Wed
WebinarGOLD: What Authors Need to Know About CrowdFunding and Why You Should Care
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

icon_webinargold-3DWhat Authors Need to Know About CrowdFunding and Why You Should Care

 

 

Get ready to dust off any preconceived ideas that you have about crowdfunding. This WebinarGold will tell and demonstrate everything you needed to know about crowdfunding but were afraid to ask.

Cost: FREE to all AuthorU members

Time: 7 pm Eastern to 8 pm
Register: On AuthorU website under Events or go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4918103785740100609

Oct
16
Fri
WebinarGOLD: Hot Tips and Tools for Authors and Writers
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 Hot Tips and Tools for Authors and Writers

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In social media, it’s as the globe turns—what worked in social media has been turned on its head. Get ready for a fast hour as your hear about what tools are best for your genre.

Have your questions ready.
Cost: FREE to all AuthorU members 

Time: 7 pm Eastern to 8 pm 
Register: On AuthorU website under Events or go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8739516921215234049

Nov
6
Fri
Sell Your Books at the 2015 Colorado Country Gift Show in November
Nov 6 all-day

Get Ready for 2015 Holiday Selling and Shopping!

 

The AuthorU Board has decided to transition from the Jr. League Holiday selling format used a few yearsCO-County-Christmas-logo ago to the larger Colorado Country Christmas Mart that will roll out in early November this year.  This means you will have the possibility of exposing your book to 25,000 potential buyers who are there to buy … something.   Interested? Read on …

The location will be at the Denver Merchandise Mart on November 6-8. The first 50 AuthorU members will sign up for $50 for the first book … or until the Early Bird cutoff of September 15th. After that, rates increase to $75 for the first book and $20 for each additional book. As in the past, AuthorU will receive back 10 percent of all sales (all purchases will be handled by AuthorU with checks disbursed to participants before Thanksgiving).

Wait, wait … there’s more. Throughout the three days, there will be author signings in 90 minute blocks. The Mart has plenty of free parking … this is a great place to support the entire Colorado community AND do all your Holiday shopping at once. The AuthorU booth is huge — 10 x 25 — if people are heading for the restrooms, we are a few doors away. And we have a corner booth, so there’s great visibility for our Author Signings.

Heads up … this is for ALL AuthorU members, not just Colorado residents. You may not be here in Colorado for a book signing … but your fellow authors will be running the booth in a coop format; there will be a mini catalog with all titles in them to be handed out to all visitors; and we will have assigned members here who will be acting as though they are book sellers for others–that means you.

Don’t wait on this. Don’t become a Tardy Bird.

The AuthorU Booth will be directly to right one aisle and then straight back — it will be a major traffic area meaning we have ongoing traffic. Master designer Susie Scott will have her creative juices in play that will integrate the season flavor plus books, our central stage.  Philippa Burgess will coordinate efforts for this year’s event and looks forward to debuting her new book as well.

November 6: 10:00am – 9:00pm
November 7th: 9:00am – 8:00pm
November 8th: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Special pre-registration for the first 50 is $50. After that, Registration increases to $75 for AuthorU members. 

REGISTRATION:
To sign up for the AuthorU Book Booth at Colorado Country Christmas , register today!

Members

Add Another Title

Nov
7
Sat
Sell Your Books at the 2015 Colorado Country Gift Show in November
Nov 7 all-day

Get Ready for 2015 Holiday Selling and Shopping!

 

The AuthorU Board has decided to transition from the Jr. League Holiday selling format used a few yearsCO-County-Christmas-logo ago to the larger Colorado Country Christmas Mart that will roll out in early November this year.  This means you will have the possibility of exposing your book to 25,000 potential buyers who are there to buy … something.   Interested? Read on …

The location will be at the Denver Merchandise Mart on November 6-8. The first 50 AuthorU members will sign up for $50 for the first book … or until the Early Bird cutoff of September 15th. After that, rates increase to $75 for the first book and $20 for each additional book. As in the past, AuthorU will receive back 10 percent of all sales (all purchases will be handled by AuthorU with checks disbursed to participants before Thanksgiving).

Wait, wait … there’s more. Throughout the three days, there will be author signings in 90 minute blocks. The Mart has plenty of free parking … this is a great place to support the entire Colorado community AND do all your Holiday shopping at once. The AuthorU booth is huge — 10 x 25 — if people are heading for the restrooms, we are a few doors away. And we have a corner booth, so there’s great visibility for our Author Signings.

Heads up … this is for ALL AuthorU members, not just Colorado residents. You may not be here in Colorado for a book signing … but your fellow authors will be running the booth in a coop format; there will be a mini catalog with all titles in them to be handed out to all visitors; and we will have assigned members here who will be acting as though they are book sellers for others–that means you.

Don’t wait on this. Don’t become a Tardy Bird.

The AuthorU Booth will be directly to right one aisle and then straight back — it will be a major traffic area meaning we have ongoing traffic. Master designer Susie Scott will have her creative juices in play that will integrate the season flavor plus books, our central stage.  Philippa Burgess will coordinate efforts for this year’s event and looks forward to debuting her new book as well.

November 6: 10:00am – 9:00pm
November 7th: 9:00am – 8:00pm
November 8th: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Special pre-registration for the first 50 is $50. After that, Registration increases to $75 for AuthorU members. 

REGISTRATION:
To sign up for the AuthorU Book Booth at Colorado Country Christmas , register today!

Members

Add Another Title

Nov
8
Sun
Sell Your Books at the 2015 Colorado Country Gift Show in November
Nov 8 all-day

Get Ready for 2015 Holiday Selling and Shopping!

 

The AuthorU Board has decided to transition from the Jr. League Holiday selling format used a few yearsCO-County-Christmas-logo ago to the larger Colorado Country Christmas Mart that will roll out in early November this year.  This means you will have the possibility of exposing your book to 25,000 potential buyers who are there to buy … something.   Interested? Read on …

The location will be at the Denver Merchandise Mart on November 6-8. The first 50 AuthorU members will sign up for $50 for the first book … or until the Early Bird cutoff of September 15th. After that, rates increase to $75 for the first book and $20 for each additional book. As in the past, AuthorU will receive back 10 percent of all sales (all purchases will be handled by AuthorU with checks disbursed to participants before Thanksgiving).

Wait, wait … there’s more. Throughout the three days, there will be author signings in 90 minute blocks. The Mart has plenty of free parking … this is a great place to support the entire Colorado community AND do all your Holiday shopping at once. The AuthorU booth is huge — 10 x 25 — if people are heading for the restrooms, we are a few doors away. And we have a corner booth, so there’s great visibility for our Author Signings.

Heads up … this is for ALL AuthorU members, not just Colorado residents. You may not be here in Colorado for a book signing … but your fellow authors will be running the booth in a coop format; there will be a mini catalog with all titles in them to be handed out to all visitors; and we will have assigned members here who will be acting as though they are book sellers for others–that means you.

Don’t wait on this. Don’t become a Tardy Bird.

The AuthorU Booth will be directly to right one aisle and then straight back — it will be a major traffic area meaning we have ongoing traffic. Master designer Susie Scott will have her creative juices in play that will integrate the season flavor plus books, our central stage.  Philippa Burgess will coordinate efforts for this year’s event and looks forward to debuting her new book as well.

November 6: 10:00am – 9:00pm
November 7th: 9:00am – 8:00pm
November 8th: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Special pre-registration for the first 50 is $50. After that, Registration increases to $75 for AuthorU members. 

REGISTRATION:
To sign up for the AuthorU Book Booth at Colorado Country Christmas , register today!

Members

Add Another Title

Mar
5
Sat
MARCH: Breaking News: How to Find and Work with the Local Media
Mar 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Authors and books love  … love publicity. Are You Getting Your Share?

And, is it the right publicity at the right time? AuthorU’s March Saturday Mornings will be like an onion … each layer will reveal new ahas, tips and the secret sauce to connect with print, radio and TV that could create a tipping point for your and your book.

Led by Rocky Mountain’s PBS Executive Producer and Colorado Matter’s host Cynthia Hessin, get ready to flip what you are doing to propel your publicity forward. Additional members of the Colorado community will be joining Cynthia from print and radio.

  • Does being on and in the media work for a book? For the author … or is it a waste of time?
  • What publicity should you be seeking?
  • How should you pitch “you”?
  • What type of follow is acceptable and what should be avoided?
  • What materials do you need and what are unnecessary?

Our morning session is dedicated for a Panel of local media pros (TV, radio and print). You will connect, get tips and tricks on how to reach out and connect for you and your book. Cynthia Hessin and Susan Gatschet will open your eyes and your ears.

Who is Cynthia Hessin?cynthiahessin1

As a member of the Rocky Mountain PBS News team, Cynthia is the executive producer and host of the weekly news/discussion program, Colorado State of Mind, and produces a variety of other projects for the statewide PBS network. A longtime Denver broadcast journalist, Hessin is familiar to the PBS audience for hosting a variety of award-winning specials, including coverage of elections and public policy issues, and appearances on the national PBS NewsHour.

Chnthia has also earned seven regional Emmy awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for writing, producing and performance. In 2013 she was also admitted to the NATAS Silver Circle, an honor society which recognizes broadcast professionals who have worked in the industry for 25 years and have made substantial contributions to both their craft and their community.

A Denver-area native, Hessin previously worked as a news reporter and anchor at Denver television stations KCNC News 4 and KMGH Denver’s 7, where she specialized in government and policy news.  She began her broadcast career at Denver radio stations KHOW and KOA.

Susan Gatschet started volunteering at KUVO radio in 1996 and quickly gained a spot on the airwaves. Wearing a few hats, one is that she books guests for various spots of KUVO and she hosts Take Note, offering a richly diverse listening experience weekdays from 1-4 pm.

Susan is also a voice over artist, promoter, producer and camera operator. An avid photographer, Susan has shot thousands of live performances across the nation. 

 

GOLD AU 
Standard Fee: $32


BEST SELLER
AU Members $0:


ALL OTHERS (including BASIC): $45

REMOTE: Video and handouts one week after event (you must be registered BEFORE March 5th to take advantage of this) AU Members only $32

 
 

 

Mar
30
Wed
WebinarGOLD: How to Create a Successful Book Launch or Re-Launch One that has Limped Along
Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

March 30th  (4 PT, 5 MT, 6 CT, & 7 ET)

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All books need a send-off. During this webinar, Dr. Judith Briles will show you and demonstrate a variety of strategies to kick your book off to the start it needs to build the buzz, bring in the buyers and brand you as the “go to” expert.

Book Launching is exciting. It can also be exhausting and overwhelming. The grand news, especially for the indie and self-publishing author, is that book-launching can now be created as a “serial” activity. Get ready to add JUICE to you and your book to create a buzz your book deserves.

If your book has been limping along, it’s time to re-juice it. It’s a very fast 90 minutes. Your questions will be welcomed and answered during WebinarGOLD.

Register:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2900363611383119361

 

Jun
30
Thu
FREE Webinar June 30th: Bublish and Book Bubble Delight! – Awesome Marketing Strategy
Jun 30 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bublish and Book Bubbles … isn’t it time you had some FUN with your book marketing. We think so!
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Join us for a webinar on Jun 30, 2016 at 4 PM Pacific, 5 PM Mountain, 6 PM Central, 7 PM Eastern

 

Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6656529531634847234

On June 30th … meet the amazing Kathy Meis. She will deliver a “live” demo of just how a book bubble works and why they are so hot in book buzzland.

You will learn how to create book bubbles across your social media networks to find new readers and build a dynamic network brand that drives sales to your bank account.

It’s the summertime at and book marketing has never been easier.Don’t bother to pop the popcorn—you won’t have time to eat it—you will be taking notes like crazy!

 

Aug
11
Thu
AUG WEBINAR Create WorkBooks and Adult Coloring Books
Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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.

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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.

 

Oct
19
Wed
Creating High Profit Info Products Even If You’re a Fiction Writer
Oct 19 @ 1:50 pm – 6:00 pm

webinar-goldCreating High-Profit Info Products Even If You’re a Fiction Writer you may have a book … but think what adding to your mix will do for your branding and your followers, not to mention your bottom line. Judith and Daniel will open your eyes and ears.

– How to create hot selling video info-products faster and easier, if you’re a newbie info-product creator you definitely don’t want to miss this genius twist on product creation 

– Build your list faster by creating HOT opt-in lead magnets… I’m always preaching to you to build your list but you must give people a huge incentive to opt-in… you’re going to see how to create it.

  • How to create hot selling video info-products faster and easier, if you’re a newbie info-product creator you definitely don’t want to miss this genius twist on product creation
  • Build your list faster by creating HOT opt-in lead magnets… I’m always preaching to you to build your list but you must give people a huge incentive to opt-in… you’re going to see how to create it – fast, simple and sweet
  • Sell affiliate offers like a mogul… If you want to increase your affiliate income in ways your competitors never thought of (and never will)
  • And best of all… Sell tons more of your own products, Kindle books, print-on-demand book and services. Register below and we’ll see you there!

When:  Wednesday, October 19th
Time:   5 p.m.
Cost:    Free

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3990616258361463297

Feb
4
Sat
February 4th: Breaking through Social Media Phobias – It’s a Must! @ The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)
Feb 4 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

 

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.

 

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BASIC

 

Nov
8
Wed
WebinarGold: Why you should have a Coloring Book around your Expertise, or Something New
Nov 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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

 

Mar
5
Tue
Graphics Secrets to Create Eye-Popping PowerPoint Slides
Mar 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Back by demand, get ready to soar your presentation success: in person and online… 

REGISTER: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4525274696563103747

You will learn: 
How to transform boring slides into amazing graphics displays guaranteed to WOW your audience! 

Are your slides boring? Are they putting your audience to sleep? Do they fail to drive the book sales, consulting, repeat bookings, and follow-on business? 

Speakers! Trainers! Consultants! Entrepreneurs! Marketers! Exciting PowerPoint slides are vital to your success. PowerPoint isn’t just for presentations and training in face-to-face settings. Today, our slides also take center stage in webinars, eLearning videos, blogs, podcasts, website videos, YouTube videos, marketing teasers, and more. Are your PowerPoint slides compelling enough to drive the engagement and business results you seek? 

Great-looking slides make you look good, your content more interesting, and your presentation more exciting and successful. Even if you have no graphics training or talent, you don’t need to hire a professional designer to make your slides look dramatically better. You only need to learn how to add Brain Appeal—the art and science of how to create eye-popping content. 

Join PowerPoint magician, Dr. Jaclyn Kostner, to learn how to catapult your slide engagement into the 21st Century. It is so easy to make your content look fabulous—when you learn these simple secrets. She is going to show you how to create… 

• Slides that your audience enjoys looking at 
• Slides that get your point across in stunning ways 
• Slides that are 21st Century … not yesteryear’s newsprint quality 

Get ready for the webinar: 

• Graphics Secrets to Create Eye-Popping PowerPoint Slides! 
Wednesday, March 5th at 4 PM Mountain Time 
• It will only go one hour, including questions. Short. To the point. Effective. 

REGISTER: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4525274696563103747

Your presenter is Dr. Jaclyn Kostner, a webinar engagement expert. She’s a best-selling business author with 20+ years of

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

 

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

Know your Author and Book Publishing Rights

Knowing your rights and when to call an attorney is important as an author, publisher, vendor, and as a person.

Many times, authors:

  • Don’t understand how to read a contract and negotiate the details;
  • Don’t know how to use their own or others’ materials—i.e., pictures, diaries, etc.
  • Don’t understand the use copyrights or trademarks in their books, blog posts, and social media postings.

Copyright laws have recently changed recently … it’s TIME to update what you know; what you thought you know; and what you need to know.

Saturday, April 3, 2021 will provide a practical approach that can save you a lot of money, time, and aggravation.

 

Julie Bernard  … is the CEO of Bernard IP Law. She is a registered patent and intellectual property attorney who brings twenty-five years of experience to the table. Julie focuses her practice on US and international patents, US and international trademarks, copyrights, intellectual property portfolio strategy and management, transactions and licenses, and technology transfer. Julie provides balanced general, transactional, and intellectual property legal advice based on her significant experience and proven track record related to patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and the structuring and negotiation of licenses and other agreements.

Cost:  $15 AuthorYOU members $25 nonmembers 
Registration will increase to $25 for AY members and $35 nonmembers on March 30th (You will receive handouts and a link to join the zoom meeting a day or two prior to the event)

WHEN: Saturday, April 3
TIME: 9 AM Mountain
WHERE: Your computer via Zoom
COST: $15 AuthorYOU members – $25 non-members

REGISTER:  

AuthorYOU Members $15

General Admittance $25

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

Hey authors … it’s HAPPENING on Saturday, October 16th for the AuthorYOU community via ZOOM!

Get registered: https://authoru.org/events.html

Part I
Successful Authors Get Their Brag On …

It’s TIME for you to get yours on, too!

  • Do you want to sell more books?
  • Do you want to schedule more presentations?
  • Do you want your book to inspire others?

It’s time to brag … right now! Holidays are here and your book will make a great gift! But readers and buyers cannot find you because they’ve never heard of you! You fear bragging!

“Invisibility leads to stagnation. Embracing the brag keeps you visible.” -Judith Briles

You say you don’t like to brag. The truth is you fear bragging because at a very young age you were taught bragging is egotistical. It’s time to get over it! It’s up to you to sell your books!

“If you can’t sell yourself, you can’t sell your book and receive well-deserved notoriety!”

The good news is, bragging isn’t hard, but it takes courage and the knowledge of how to do it right.

Remember, readers enjoy buying books written by authors they know and trust. Now’s the time to get your brag on!

In this session, you will learn the five amazing steps on how to brag in a business-savvy manner.

  • Create brag factors that make a positive difference
  • Develop the confidence to brag
  • Use your brag statements to sell more books and book more presentations

Your Presenter Jeannette Seibly, is the author of eight books, including It’s Time to Brag! Business Edition and The Secret to Selling Yourself Anytime, Anywhere: Start Bragging! As the Leadership Results Coach for the past 29 years, she’s guided the creation of three millionaires and countless 6-figure income professionals. Her brags include being an award-winning executive coach, management consultant, and keynote speaker. If you’re struggling to sell your books and gain well-deserved notoriety, register today for this workshop. Your readers and bank account will thank you!

 

Part II

It’s time to figure out what the new crypto world is all about. It will affect your book at some time.

Register: https://authoru.org/events.html

If you’re brand new to cryptocurrencies, this is the primer training for you. Cryptocurrencies are here … it makes sense to learn about them and determine if your toe should be in the water. This is not a pitch to invest … this is a portal to understand what the buzz is about and how it could affect you in a world that is just starting to get regulated.

When it comes to author and publisher finances … It’s a whole new world and in this presentation, you get up to speed fast and figure out if the buzz is worth your attention.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this ONLINE workshop …

  • What is the blockchain and why authors and publishers should care
  • What are non-fungible tokens (NFT’s) 
  • How authors and publishers can create passive income with their books with NFTs

Plus, much, much more.

Your Presenter

Daniel Hall will be here, in person, to walk you through the maze of cryptoland. He is a USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, publisher, nurse, attorney and host of the RealFastResults.com podcast. Daniel is also the creator of the highly popular Real Fast brand of training products. He left law practice 10 years ago to build his publishing business and has never looked back. Daniel is a true serial entrepreneur and his list of URLs is longer than a piece of paper, so you can check out Daniels hub at www.DanielHallPresents.com or check out his RealFastResults.com podcast on iTunes.

Register: https://authoru.org/events.html

When: ONLINE Saturday, October 16

Time:  8.30 AM to 11.30

Location: Zoom link will be sent to you

Cost:

$15 Members

$25 NonMembers