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Sep
7
Tue
30 Sizzling Tips for Authors
Sep 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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 HEREhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3305412745557910032

Oct
27
Wed
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 12th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Oct 27 @ 12:49 pm – 1:49 pm

For AuthorYOU paid members. This is a virtual event that starts at 9 AM and ends at Noon. 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. 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.

This event is free for paid members of AuthorYOU. If you are not a paid member of AuthorYOU, you won’t be allowed access to the room. You can become a member at AuthorYOU.org

When: Saturday, February 12th

Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MST

Register Here: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorU/events

 

Nov
6
Sat
Working with Bookstores – ONLINE-ZOOM @ Smokey Hill Library
Nov 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Working with Bookstores

ONLINE-ZOOM …Saturday, November 6, 2021

Authoring and publishing a book is a major event. And accomplishment. Your local bookstore could be the door opener at the beginning of the process; during; and post when you have book in hand. Do you know what steps to take in engaging a bookseller … what specific questions you should ask … plus what exactly you should be giving one about you and your book?

Start with Pre and During book development including what to do 3 to 6 months prior to publication:

  • Why you should attend store events.
  • Ideas on building your support community.
  • Items you should be doing online.
  • What to include on your website.
  • How to reach out to a distributor.
  • Tips on bold spine design that gets attention.
  • Nurturing your author etiquette.
  • Tips on how to work with the Tattered Cover.

Then when you have a Printed book:

  • Must have elements to include on your Book Sell Sheet.
  • Why blurbs are the next best thing to word-of-mouth buzz.
  • How often to follow up with a bookseller.
  • When to set up a book event.

Presenter: Jon Marcantoni, Colorado Author Coordinator for the Tattered Cover is the presenter.

 

WHEN: Saturday, November 6
TIME: 9 am Mountain

Where: Zoom – You will receive the link to the zoom event the night before.

Cost: $25 members

It will be recorded and the recording will be sent out to all registrants within 24 hours.

Sign Up Here $25

Mar
5
Sat
Best Author & Publishing Tips Saturday
Mar 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

It’s the First Saturday session of AuthorYOU for March … and it’s different. Several best-selling authors and publishing pros have been working and playing in the Southern Caribbean this past week. You will get a “best tips and ideas” that flowed this past week … assuming the high seas cooperate with the internet.

This is a don’t-miss gathering for authors and wanna-be authors. Basically, anyone who is publishing. Think Author Success for 2022!

  • Learn about building a series—for fiction and nonfiction books.
  • Discover the latest with AMS (Amazon) strategies.
  • Tips for protecting you and your book via cyber security.
  • Latest in book launching strategies.
  • eMail building pushes and tactics.
  • Swag and new ideas for design that soar your fan and reader satisfaction.

Plenty of time for Q&A.

Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Mountain Time

AuthorYOU Members:  Only Pay $1

NonMembers: $45

You will be sent the handout and Zoom link on Friday, the day before.

Jun
4
Sat
Firehose Saturday Morning Book Marketing
Jun 4 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Firehose Saturday Morning Book Marketing at AuthorYou with Dr. Judith Briles

ONLINE Saturday, June 4th, 2022
8:30 am MT, 10:30 ET

When it comes to authors and book marketing, it may be an Apple Pie and Ice Cream experience … or Crème Brulé with a Dill Pickle Topping. Kinda ugh. Whether marketing is fun or an overwhelming tsunami, there are tips, tricks, and tools that can calm your author resistance and get things moving once again.

  • How effective is yours?
  • What’s working?
  • What hasn’t?
  • What portals, software, tools are you currently using?
  • How often do you shout out you and your book?
  • Is your marketing all DIY or do you get help?
  • Are you open to new strategies and tips?

The #1 thing for authors to do is market their books. Let’s do it with some fun; some flair, and get results. If that sounds like something you would like to experience, get registered for the final First Saturday program before summertime hits. The next one will be in September.

Your Presenter is Judith Briles, author of 42 books, with over ONE MILLION sold since she published her first book in June of 1981 under the wings of a New York publisher. In 2000, she crossed over to Indie Publishing, creating her own press and taking on all publishing and marketing aspects of a book … and that’s when sales soared.

Register NOW last day for early bird discount is Monday, May 30th   -registration increases $10

AuthorYOU Members$30   

NonMembers: $50

Extravaganza Attendees $10

You will be sent the Zoom link plus handouts on Friday afternoon. Print them. Each registrant will get the recording of the presentation.

 

Aug
13
Sat
IN-PERSON – Saturday, AUG 13 AuthorYOU Salons …
Aug 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

 

For AuthorYOU members only. You MUST RSVP by NOON MT the day before each event is to start. A minimum of five members need to say YES. If not, the gathering will be canceled.

It’s an IN-PERSON 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. How are you going to position yourself for the prime selling season?

IN-PERSON attendees … bring new socks for my Sock Ambassador support plus a healthy snack to share.