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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:

Oct
30
Sat
It’s the annual Author Holiday Tea @ Judith Briles’ home
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You are invited …

It’s the annual Author Holiday Tea where several Colorado Authors do a “show and tell,” offering their wonderful books on a perfect afternoon surrounded by cool people and delectable food. And it’s FREE. The catch: you need to RSVP … and, you can bring friends. The Holidays are coming … select the perfect gift and have it personalized—we will have books for everyone … PLUS books are the ideal gift—think kids, your friends … how about YOU? And we will have free, new books to give away.

Note: This is a private home … ALL Guests must be vaccinated—there will be lots of attendees. Be Safe.

Here’s what’s happening …

When: SATURDAY, October 30th   
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Where: Judith Briles’ home: 
             Heritage Eagle Bend Club gate code will be sent to you when you register or by the author host who invited you.
             8122 S Quatar Circle, Aurora CO 80016   

The Treat: 20 authors sharing with you about their books and who they are in 30 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 books even come with ribbons! We have books for guys, gals and kids! And, we always have free books while they last that are donated by some of the authors. Plus, tables laden with tasty goodies. YUMMERS!

Genres: There are lots to browse and choose from including Mystery, Inspiration, Children’s, Cookbooks, Memoir, Military History, Women’s Fiction, Thriller, Health, Humor, Writings-Publishing, Fantasy, Self-Help, plus more.

RSVP by Registering … it’s a FREEBIE and a perfect way to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon as the Holidays are quickly approaching. Do invite your friends to come as well—the more, the merrier! We just want to make sure that we have plenty of food. Register at www.TheBookShepherd.com under the “Experiences” tab.  

ALL Guests must be vaccinated—there will be lots of attendees. Be Safe.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorU/events/281227698/

OR, you can email your YES (with how many will be coming with you).to Judith directly at: Judith@Briles.com put October Tea in the subject line.

Jan
10
Mon
JAN Webinar … Create the Ultimate Workbook that POPS for NonFiction Authors
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

When it comes to having a Workbook based on your material and expertise, the benefits are significant. How about increased engagement, more referrals, happy customers, and money flowing your way?

Successful marketers have a way of interacting with their customers, clients, and potential customers: they have things like groups and email marketing to keep in touch with their fans and subscribers.

What VERY FEW, but ultra-successful marketers, have are interactive workbooks to keep engaged with their audience. Debbie Drum has updated her webinar to today’s nonfiction author.

Are you ready to take your expertise into an online or in-person training course? And get paid to do it?

REGISTER NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1107859540209269519

Now, you can create workbooks quickly where they can help others navigate through your sage advice, wisdom, and how-to strategies with:

  • Checklists
  • cheat sheets
  • interactive notes and ideas
  • logs
  • journal entries

Get registered–it’s a freebie webinar on Monday, January 10th at 12 pm Mountain Time to learn the tips, tricks, and strategies to creating a Workbook. Plan on 90 minutes.

REGISTER NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1107859540209269519

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

Aug
2
Wed
Latest Strategies in Using BookBrush
Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

She’s back … Kathleen Sweeney is ready to reveal a Book Brush Refresher … and easy peasy goodies you can do with stellar images and the latest tools.

If you are an author who doesn’t know Photoshop from the other—and doesn’t want to spend the money to buy it OR want to learn it—discover a nifty and elegant multi-facet tool that delivers high-quality images for all things books—even ads!

Learn how to create eye-catching marketing images for all things social media. Plus explore video effects, create Box Set images, use animation, design your own covers and more—lot’s more! You’ll discover handy tips & tricks along the way and there will be plenty of time for Q & A.

  • It’s author ambrosia … animations are hot and you will open your portal via BookBrush.
  • It’s easy peasy for authors to create high-quality advertising graphics—hands down. The 3D cover templates are awesome.
  • It’s author happy dance time. If you want to save oodles of time excites you (and frustration), you won’t want to miss this!
  • This will be recorded. ALL registrants will receive it, even if you can’t attend when it’s presented live on August 2nd

When: August 2, 2023

Time: 12 noon – 1 P.M. MT

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

Aug
11
Fri
TODAY- Ask Judith
Aug 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Ask Judith ANYTHING about Book Publishing and Book Marketing – The Book Shepherd is YOURS for 90 Minutes!
 
If you have questions, today is the day to get answers.
 
 
The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles is YOURS for on Thursday, August 10 to ask any question you have about book publishing, book marketing, writing a book … or just getting a “little juice” to start your engines.

Post your questions as soon as you come on … Judith will come to you LIVE and bring you on the mic to respond to YOU and possibly ask additional questions.

Grab your favorite beverage; just listen in … or ASK, ASK, ASK! It’s time to re-juice and rekindle your author energy!


Thursday, August 10th at 11 AM Mountain Time  
(10 PT, Noon MT, 12 CT, 1 ET)