Yup … it’s cold and you may want to hunker in … but this is the ideal time to turn up the heat and create new programs–audio–how about a video series — crafting a speech that can open up the door to huge sales? Get ready for ideas to defrost the coldest of fronts!

REGISTER: www.Meetup.com/AuthorYOU

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 …

The Author YOU participants are true masterminds. The Circles created with expanding 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 except your “fee” is to bring a snack to share, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon–

Warning: if you are a “no-show,” you get two passes; after two misses, future participation will be based on availability

REGISTER: www.Meetup.com/AuthorYOU

It’s official … FINALLY, Spring arrives on Monday … the annual first day of Spring celebration per the calendar. This month’s AuthorYOU circle is designed to jumpstart the annual ritual of warming weather and signs of nature with new ideas for marketing, creation, presentation … SUCCESS.

REGISTER: www.Meetup.com/AuthorYOU

Even if it does what we all know about Colorado–we sometimes don’t get the “it’s Spring memo”– and snows! Get ready for another great session with the AuthorYOU tribe.

It’s cold outside but HOT inside as a variety of ideas are revealed and explored. It’s time to start thaw out, come out of hibernation from the winter chill–make 2016 the year that your writing and publishing explode.

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 …

The Author YOU participants are true masterminds. The Circles created with expanding 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 except your “fee” is to bring a snack to share, your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered! –come at 9, stay til noon–

Warning: if you are a “no-show,” you get two passes; after two misses, future participation will be based on availability.

REGISTER: www.Meetup.com/AuthorYOU

Wow! Wouldn’t you love to grab the top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list and learn how to keep the momentum going? Not just for an hour … for days and weeks?

-How would you like instant credibility and expert status?

-How would you like to be able to create a strategy to get buyers names and emails and grow your list in the process?

-How would you like to have a system you can use over and over again that works every time?

If you’re thinking, “Yes, I would,” you’re serious … and you want to learn Ellen Violette’s secrets in our all-new Webinar slated for Thursday, January 18th,

Our Expert to show you the way: Ellen Violette is an award-winning self-publishing and business coach, 8-time #1 bestselling author, and soon-to-be podcaster at Books Business and Abundance. She’s also a Grammy-nominated songwriter.

Register for Thursday, Jan 18 at 4 PT: http://bit.ly/Ebook2018tips

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.

Would you like to have a method to collect emails on your website? How about building your influence and engaging readers? I bet you do … and you do it with an Opt-In format that does both at the same time.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves. This is a NO PITCH webinar … just information to goose your visibility and success. Your take-aways include:

• How to determine what the perfect “lure” is to drive traffic to your website?
• How to create a drip campaign that develops trust.
• Have a slid method to collect emails on your website?
• Add hundreds, even thousands to your email lists that are individuals who are interested in your expertise?
• Create a parallel online marketing campaign to drive traffic to your website.

Your guide is Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd. A firm believer in the power of website Opt-Ins, she will make you a believer as well. All registrants by 9 am on Tuesday, the 19th will be sent a handout to print out and use. In addition, it will be posted on the webinar site when you log in to download it. Those who are registered will get the replay within 24 hours.

Date: Tuesday, May 19 at 4 pm Mountain Time
Cost: $10:

How to Write Bestseller Book Marketing Copy for Fiction and Nonfiction

How would you like to get proven blueprints and templates for your book marketing copy? You can … and it will unfold on three Tuesdays in November.

Casey Demchak will deliver an exclusive three-week course on How to Write Bestseller Book Marketing Copy for Fiction and Nonfiction.

Beginning on Thursday, November 5^th at 4 p.m. EDT, 1 p.m. PDT. Course instruction will cover nonfiction books and novels.

During this course, Casey will show you step-by-step how to write compelling marketing copy for your website sales page, back cover copy, Amazon description, promotional eblasts, and your About the Author page. You’ll learn all of Casey’s proven blueprints and templates, plus he’ll pepper in dozens of master copywriting insights.

As part of your course registration, Casey will provide you with a 7-point audit of the back cover copy you’ll write for your book during the course based on his instruction.

This personalized feedback alone is worth the cost of the class! 

Early Bird Cost: $249
Register here: 

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 30^th (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

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

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 available:  https://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 7^th.  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 REPLAY:  https://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!

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

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