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Feb
24
Wed
WebinarGold: GET YOUR BOOKS AND EBOOKS IN LIBRARIES
Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
 
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

 
 

 

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
10
Sat
It’s a HOT August AM for Colorado Authors! @ The Book Shepherd's Offices
Aug 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Details

What we’ll do in 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 SALONS 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, August 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.

Location: The Book Shepherd’s Offices: 8122 S. Quatar Circle · Aurora, CO

Register here: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/events/260321129/

 

Jun
12
Sat
JUNE… Creating the BUZZ Factor ONLINE — It’s Author YOU SALONS June 12
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

June opens to warming weather on the outside… and sizzling ideas on the inside. Let’s dump what isn’t working and reveal new avenues for your author success… about you; about your book… what else? It’s part of your expanding author infrastructure. See you Saturday a 9.00 a.m.

This Event is exclusively for AuthorYOU Members.

To Join AuthorYOU, visit https://authoru.org/join-author-u/why-join-author-u.html, and sign up for a VIP AuthorYOU Membership.

• AS ALWAYS, All gatherings start with a virtual flip chart and a question: what do you need? The morning is then off… who knows what paths it will take? Is there a book in the works? Are you stuck? Curious about the various publishing options? Ask your questions… AND participate.

The value of the group is to give, not just take. The Author YOU SALON participants are true masterminds. The SALONS created with expand your projects and the breadth of your success. If you want to make your book happen… here’s the inner circle that has ideas and experience to kick start it, goose it and just get the launch started. Your answers are in the room.

There is no charge for AuthorYOU Members. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay till noon if need be.

Aug
14
Sat
AUGUST AuthorYOU Salons are on Saturday, August 14
Aug 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

For AuthorYOU members only.

It’s an ONLINE Saturday AM gathering for the AuthorYOU Salon community. Grab a COOL beverage–who knows how hot it will be outside? Bring your questions … you get answers. Catch up with old and new friends. August is often a “laid back” month… get ready to rev up your marketing engines for Fall time. What are you going to position yourself for the prime selling season?

REGISTER HERE: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorU/events/rrbcjsycclbsb/

 

Mar
15
Tue
Webinar: Get registered for the Taste of Extravaganza
Mar 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Get Ready for the TASTE of the AUTHOR YOU EXTRAVAGANZA happening next month, April 8-10! 

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/TasteExtravaganza

Oh yes … it’s a Sneak Preview! Get ready to jump on the inside of what’s coming to the all NEW AuthorYOU Extravaganza that will be in the beautiful Colorado in the Metro Denver area. Only attend a Taste of the AuthorYOU Extravaganza online summit if:

  • you want to outsell and outshine most authors
  • you want to connect with national publishing pros
  • you want to learn insider tips for 2022 and beyond book marketing
  • you want to be the webinar star presenter in your expertise
  • you want swag that lures in book buyers
  • you want to know the latest in copyrights and as the IP world turns
  • you want covers and interiors that exceed what most authors create
  • you want to learn about author tools that work
  • you want to be seriously successful as an author

REGISTER NOW for A Taste of the AuthorYOU Extravaganza—you will be notified when the REPLAY is availablehttps://bit.ly/TasteExtravaganza

Starting at 3 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. MOUNTAIN TIME  on Tuesday, March 15th, JOIN John Kremer (Book Marketing Expert), Barb Wilson (Editor and Craft of Writing Expert), Nick Zelinger (Book Covers and Interior Design Expert), Julie Bernard (IP Expert), Richard Rieman (Audiobook Expert), Mara Purl (Fiction Writing Expert), Rebecca Finkel (Book Covers, Interior Design, eBook, Swag Expert), and hosted by Judith Briles (The Book Shepherd and Book Publishing Expert).

Each will share a variety of tips that only the Extravaganza insider track will get at the April event. AND … for all who pre-register for the AuthorYOU extravaganza, each will receive bonuses that are normally paid for FREE valued at over $1,000.

Get ready to Create Your Author and Publishing Breakthroughs … starting NOW!

The AuthorYOU Extravaganza dates are Thursday, April 7th.  The event will be led by a special Intensive: reveal of the mysteries of the 9-Cube Plotting Technique with Barb Wilson. Friday is a LONG day, ending with dinner and a delightful comedy show. Saturday starts with a SUNRISE program and ends shortly afternoon.

REGISTER NOW for A Taste of the AuthorYOU Extravaganza and to get REPLAYhttps://bit.ly/TasteExtravaganza

And put a HOLD on your calendar and plan on attending the full AuthorYOU Extravaganza April 7 – 9 in beautiful Colorado … think of it as the ultimate author retreat!

 

 

Nov
5
Sat
ONLINE-Covers, Interiors, and Marketing… from the view of book designers
Nov 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Covers, Interiors, and Marketing… from the view of book designers

Award-winning book designers Rebecca Finkel and Nick Zelinger join forces (for the first time!) to give you an in-depth look at the successes and missed opportunities of cover and book design. Including tips about print, digital, and audio projects as well as producing effective collateral marketing pieces.

You’ll discover:

  1. Effective ways to brand you and your book(s).
  2. All things SWAG. How it can help sell your book.
  3. Insight into creative ways to produce unique marketing materials.
  4. And so much more.

Rebecca Finkel, F+P Graphic Design, with over 30 years of experience, specializes in creating award-winning books and interiors—then transforming them into fantastic eBooks.

Nick Zelinger, NZ Graphics, with over 30 years of experience and over 100 book awards, produces award-winning books and dynamic marketing materials.

ONLINE meeting starts at 8:00 A.M and goes to 10.00 A.M. MDT

AuthorYOU Members:  $30   

Nonmembers: $50