Look at what you missed….

Do You Have the Edge? Every Author Needs One!

Are you ready for 3 amazing days that will change your authoring life?

Over THREE incredible, high content delivering days, you will be working with amazing book marketing strategists, publicists, Internet gurus, mobile marketing geniuses, audio and video pioneers … all done in an intense workshop environment … Block the dates on your calendar and register now for THREE days that will turn you and your book into creating the edge that you both need. Keynotes are Guy Kawasaki (APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur), Joel Friedlander (The Book Designer)and Penny Sansevieri (Red Hot Internet Publicity). All attendees get a copy of Guy Kawasaki’s APE when the check in at registration.

Thursday Keynote* 11:00-12:00

Thursday Eaglets* 12:10 to 4:55

Thursday Eagles* 12:10 to 4:55

* Eagles and Eaglets are separate a separate ticket item.

Deep Dive Dinner Workshop with Joel Friedlander 5:05-9:00
Blogging FROM the Ground Up … How to Build a Blog THAT Works!

Friday Throughout Friday, you may (1) buy 15 minutes of a Speaker’s time for $20—all proceeds benefit the Author U Foundation and (2) have a video made with Brian Jud interviewing you for your website and YouTube channel for $50.

Have a good night’s rest … tomorrow is jam-packed … with the EARLY SUNRISE and COFFEE session at 7:15 am.
Be there … you don’t want to miss: How to Run Your Entire Social Media Campaign in 4 Hours a Week!

Saturday
Throughout Saturday, you may (1) buy 15 minutes of a Speaker’s time for $20—all proceeds benefit the Author U Foundation and (2) have a video made with Brian Jud interviewing you for your website and YouTube channel for $50. You must sign up at Registration for times.

After Dark Do you like to laugh? Eat? Author U is going to the Comedy Improv – for $15, you a show and a lot of laughs–dinner and beverage is available onsite. We will get you from the hotel to the Improv. You MUST pre-register for this by contacting Judith Briles at Judith@Briles.com.

Don’t forget to pre-register for Extravaganza 2014 before you leave and get the EARLY, EARLY Bird Discount! Dates are May 1-3. Author U has a special bonus gift for you from the Keynote speaker, Mark Coker, President of Smashwords that you will receive at the Extravaganza before you leave on Saturday.

Your Investment NOW is …

$525 for Author U Members and $675 for Non-Members at the door. You may register family members or co-workers for approximately half price who are not already Author U members.

NOTE: After April 2nd, there are NO Refunds.

Author U … where authors learn how to be authors … creating and publishing books they never regret.

Count me in for the Author U Extravaganza 2013!

Guy Kawasaki
Going APE Over Your Book … Publishing in Today’s Revolution
The author and business worlds are APE over Guy Kawasaki. He was the Chief Evangelist of Apple … he’s the author of multiple NY Times bestsellers … he’s got over 1.2 million followers on Twitter … his most recent book is APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur … and he’s the Keynote at the Author U Extravaganza. You, your book and your publishing business can’t afford to miss this amazing session. All in attendance will get a FREE copy of Guy’s latest book, APE. Guy is at www.Alltop.com.

Joel Friedlander
Blogging FROM the Ground Up … How to Build a Blog THAT Works!
The author of A Self-Publisher’s Manual, graphic designer, book designer and guru of creating a blog from scratch and how to grow it to 40,000 followers in two years will deliver an extensive 4-hour Deep Dive Workshop on the late afternoon of May 2nd. Joel is a self-published author and book designer who blogs about book design, self-publishing and the indie publishing life at www.TheBookDesigner.com. He runs Marin Bookworks, where he helps publishers and authors who decide to publish get to market on time and on budget with books that are both properly constructed and beautiful to read.C When you leave this workshop, you will learn how to create the Edge that Hooks Your Readers. Dinner included.

Greg Godek
1001 Ways to Sell 1,000,001 Books
Selling over 3 million copies of his first self-published book, 1001 Ways to Be Romantic, Greg sold his independent publishing company to Source Books. He will reveal how he did it; what worked (and didn’t). Greg Godek is a marketing and strategic genius. He will share lessons from the biggest book signing tour in the history of publishing, the secrets of reverse shoplifting, and love stories and horror stories from two decades of obsessive book-writing, outrageous marketing, and incurable bibliophilia. Greg’s website is www.1001WaysToBeRomantic.com.

Joan Stewart
Finding Reviews in Oddball Places that Rock
The Publicity Hound is back with a whole new round of strategies on and off the Internet that will propel you and your book to new heights. Joan teaches Publicity Hounds how to catch the attention of frazzled news directors, busy reporters and grumpy editors. Joan shows authors how to use the traditional media and social networking to establish their credibility, enhance their reputation, position themselves as experts, sell more products and services, promote a favorite cause or issue, and establish their companies as employers of choice. She knows how to create huge Twitter followings. www.PublicityHound.com

Penny Sansevieri
What Works, and Doesn’t Work as of May, 2013 in Book Marketing
The author of multiple books, her latest is the all new version of Red Hot Internet Publicity–a bible in your personal library. Penny is one of the key book marketing gurus in the world today. She kicks of Thursday with a hands-on perspective of what the “real” book marketing world is like as of May 2, 2013. With over 100,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter, authors listen when Penny speaks. Penny will be at the Extraganza Thursday and Friday. www.AMarketingExpert.com

Daniel Hall
eMail Marketing for Digital Success
One of the most amazing eMarketing and eMonitezing strategists is sharing his amazing depth of wisdom. Brilliant in repurposing ideas/concepts, Daniel will drop down quickly and deeply into a variety of ideas that will take you, authoring and publishing, into realms you hadn’t thought about. www.DanielHall.com

Georgia McCabe
Social Media BluePrint for Authors
What’s in your blueprint wallet? Better yet, do you have one? You will after this dynamic, how-to session that will open your eyes and your minds with the array of possibilities to truly create the full scope of what today’s author needs. There are wants, but you have to begin with the needs–some you don’t know! www.GeorgiaMcCabe.com

Carol McManus
How to Maximize Your Edge Using LinkedIn
The LinkedIn Lady has the perfect session for anyone scratching their heads–should they LinkedIn or shouldn’t they? The answer is yes … but how… what are the tricks and techniques that the beginning path needs to know about. Carol has the answers. www.CarolMcManus.com

Dan Janal
Why Publicity Still Works
PR is PR … Learn from the Master of PR News to create the edge you need now. Dan will show you the who, what, why, where, where and how to make this all come together without falling into the money pit that is common in publicity. www.PRLeads.com

Peggy McColl
Make Your Book a Best Seller Using Effective & Proven Online Marketing rechniques that Work!
The Latest and Greatest on the Amazon Bestseller Campaigns that Peggy has helped thousands through the steps. She woke up authors to the possibility of creating massive sales quickly from the comfort of your home–watching over $40,000 in “buys” happen within hours with her first campaign. You get to hear the latest on what works, what doesn’t and where the morphing is happening. www.PeggyMcColl.com

Mike O’Neil and Lori Ruff
Crafting Your Uniques Online Community to Create the Edge
Heading up Integrated Alliances, Lori and Mike are in the Top 20 LinkedIn individuals in the world. LinkedIn they know inside and out .. what many don’t know is that they know online comunity strategies that will boggle your mind. www.IntegratedAllicances.com

Patti Thorn
Getting Book Reviews that Support Your Sales
Controversy has surrounded the concept of getting reviews that are paid for. Which are legit, which aren’t? How do you access where to go, and when. Patti is the managing partner of Blue Ink Reviews … there is never a guarantee of a good one … but when then occur, libraries and others are taking notice and ordering books! www.BlueInkReview.com

Brian Jud
Creating a Video (onsite live—make them while you are at the Extravaganza!)
Videos are critical to your website and SEO status. Brian is here with camera; we’ve got a setting and you can get a video created with him interviewing as if you were a guest on his show that he produces. You get the video files email to you after the Extravaganza for whatever use you want-very cool. www.BookMarketingWorks.com

Steve Replin
Legal Info to Keep You from Going OFF the Edge
Publishing and Authoring can be legally overwhelming. Steve will be sharing a variety of tips that will answer questions that every author has. www.ReplinRhoades.com

Judith Briles
Author YOU: Building and Creating Your Author and Book Platforms
Your Platforms are so much more than who follows you in social media. They are the core and essence of your vision. Get the Who, What, Where, Why, When and How from the master at creating platforms that have a deep-diving impact on you and your book’s lifespan. www.TheBookShepherd.com

Matthew Bennett
How I Sold 5,000,000 Copies … and Strategies For How You Can, Too!
Book stores aren’t Matthew Bennett’s thing–supporting others are and he has successfully made a comfortable living for his family and delivered millions of dollars to others via his books. Come learn from a guy who authored a best seller on pregnancy using his own name and how he sold mega, mega copies. www.WritePrintSell.com

Amy Collins
2013: Making Money Selling Your Book in a Whole New World
Wearing a variety of hats is nothing new for Amy–the CEO of New Shelves, she knows book distribution, marketing–including odd-ball strategies–and has created strategies to get your book into every book store in a region, if that’s your goal. You don’t want to miss her session. www.NewShelvesDistribution.com

Book Agent Panel … Anita Mumm and Mark Malatesta
Selling to New York and Beyond …
A traditional publisher may be in your midst. Author U’s panel will deliver the who, what and why. Pick their Brains will be held on May 3^rd. Join Anita Mumm (Nelson Literary Agency) and Mark Malatesta (Literary Agent Undercover) for an eye-opening session.

JV Crum
Your Millionaire Author Model
Who wants to be financially successful with their book? Who wants to make a meaningful difference with your message? Who wants to be a millionaire? JV Crum will show you a model that puts you on track to achieve millionaire status, he will open your mind to how to maximize your profits; how to make a difference; and how to live a life that matters ! www.ConsciousMillionaire.com

Hobie Hobart
Covers that Brand You and Your Book
Is your cover in synch with your message? With who you are? With your overall vision? Covers count … and so does your Branding. A perfect session for the Eaglet round. Hobie is a partner in Dunn-Design and has created award winning covers for decades. www.Dunn-Design.com

Bret Ridgway
Product Repurposing for Maximum Book Life
Does your book have a purpose? Do you know what it is? Have your thought of variations on its theme? How about creating it in different formats? You will after this session–Eaglet authors want to begin the “what if …” journey early in the authoring game. www.SpeakerFulfillmentServices.com

Jerusha Stewart
Legal Needs for Authors and Their Businesses
Where do you go to get help, fast, for copyright questions, business creation, business problems, heck even your own personal stuff. Jerusha works with Legal Shield, which just might give your the answers you need for minimal dollars. www.LegalShield.com/JerushaStewart

Amy Lang
Social Media 101 for Beginners
Social Media is over-whelming. And there are only so many things that any one author can absorb. This session is for anyone who is just starting down the path, or for that matter, anyone who wants to gaze at their belly button as ask, “Do I really need this stuff.” The answer will come. www.GeorgiaMcCabe.com

Wahoo … Rounds with the Pros is Back!
Late Friday afternoon, many of Author U’s Pros and Speakers will host table rounds of 10–it’s a collective “pick their brain” or it could be a mini talk–you never know. Tables will be labeled–you have three choices and a seat that lasts for 20 minutes before you get up and move to another. If a table is full, move to another. AJ White will be our moderator.

Wahoo … Author Shark Tank … NEW!
Three HOT sessions will be available. Only ONE Extravaganza Attendee can get his or her toe in a Author Shark Tank at a time. Our panel will listen for a few minutes to your pitch (hear/read that: LISTEN) and then decide IF and HOW they will help the author in the book quest. If could be money; it could be time; it could be a product–as in I have this that I sell all day for $797 and it’s yours; it could be printing reduction; it could be a book cover; it could be a discount on a layout; it could be … What it could be will be solely dependent on YOU and YOUR PITCH to hook them and could be worth many thousands of dollars. Or if you bomb, you may only end up with a shark tooth! To enter the tank, the cost is $500. There are only 3 spots–will one be yours? This is first come, first serve basis.

Wahoo … Create a Stellar Video (spots are limited!) BONUS!
Have you wondered why celebrities being interviewed on television can look so calm when millions of people are watching them? And have you ever wondered if you could do that? At the Extravaganza you will learn how to perform on national television and radio while appearing calm and collected during the Eaglet session Thursday.

The key to any good performance is preparation. Just as actors do, media guests need to know what they are going to say during all their performances and practice their delivery of each word beforehand. Adequate preparation will make you more confident in your ability to perform and help you relax while you are on the air. At the Eaglet/Newbie session on Thursday afternoon, May 2, you will get the prep info you need.

During the Extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, you have the opportunity to make a stellar, short video. The cost is only $50—use it for your website, YouTube channel—whatever! Brian Jud will guide you through your interview and you will get the clip emailed within a week after the Extravaganza. You must sign up to participate in the video shoot—there are limited slots available Friday and Saturday, shooting times are 10-3 each day.

Wahoo … Pick Their Brains Back again, this is the time you can get a face-to-face with many of our Speakers. Throughout Friday and Saturday, we have one-on-one sessions that last 15 minutes. Have your questions ready–get a maxi-consult in mini-time for mini-bucks. Cost is $15, moneys go to the Author U Foundation which will seed the Authors Hall of Fame. You must register for Pick Their Brains onsite at the Author U Registration Desk–it’s a first come, first served basis based on availability.

Wahoo … Saturday Laugh Special at the Improv!
The Extravaganza is over. If you are staying over before heading home, or a Colorado local, we are heading to the Improv for Laughter, supper and beverage. Author U will get you there. Cost is $15 a head–for the show–you buy food and beverage. Comic Hypnotist Rich Guzzi is the star of the night: Watch as Rich invites volunteers from the audience to be hypnotized right before your eyes and then puts them into the most outrageously funny situations you can possibly imagine. No two shows are alike and you will laugh till it hurts on this non-stop roller coaster ride of comedy mayhem. Here’s a clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBliaZWcro If you are going, you need to register for this by April 20^th. Cost is $15 … you buy your own food and drink (discounted from $17). Send an email to Judith@Briles.com and put in subject line: comedy show. Author U will pre-pay for your ticket, you can pay at the Extravaganza when you check in.

Wahoo … Friday is Time to Eat, Schmooze, Party!
Author U Extravaganza’s rock and roll band rocks- fun for authors!!! See (and hear) what multi-award winning book cover and interior designer Nick Zelinger does in his spare time—it’s toe tapping, feet moving, even sign a few lines time at Author U! (Music by the Thin Ice Band – voted Colorado’s Number 1 Cover Band – 3 years running )

Wahoo … Get an Extra Ticket for the Friday Night Dinner & Band and Make It Date Night! Grab your favorite partner and attend Author U’s Dinner and Date special. The Ice Thin Band is back and ready to rock to the masses. Have a great dinner; listen to the band (voted Colorado’s #1); you may even want to sing along; or get your feet and bootie out on the dance floor. Ice Thin routinely sells out and they are the Extravaganza’s for the evening. All Friday attendees automatically have a ticket to Dinner. Bring your favorite date for only $35 … Hot!

Lead singer is our own Nick Zelinger–we will see him next year … get it on your calendar May 2-4, 2013 … great way to unwind after a jammed-packed information day.

How come the ones that work the hardest are the last to leave the party?! Author U members boogie at last year’s Extravaganza post dinner party.

All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles. AND … a limited number of participants can attend via remote.

 Turn Your Ideas into Eye-Catching Designs: PicMonkey and Canva

How would you like to turn your tips, quotes from your book or show your creative side by designing your own images? With PicMonkey and Canva, we’ll show you how you can use these free tools to develop your own ideas into fun, stunning designs!

Learn about PicMonkey and Canva through our demos and then you’ll have time to start creating your own designs!

Time: June 10th, 3 to 6 pm

Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session). If you are attending remote, you need to contact Judith directly to set it up. Please put in subject line: Remote Tech Tool Box and email her at Judith@Briles.com.

Cost: $60 each or 3 for $150

For ALL THREE Toolbox Workshops June 10th, July 15h, August 12th at $150:

All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants
to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles. AND … a limited number of participants can attend via remote.

More Than Just Images: How to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Blog, Services & Products

With Pinterest having such a focus on images, we tend to forget that is just one aspect of how to utilize Pinterest.

This workshop will review various methods of using Pinterest for your book and business including:

• How you can drive traffic to your blog through Pinterest.
• Conduct a contest through Pinterest.
• How you can add your Audioboo recordings to your Pinterest and not only grow your followers but offer “snippets” from your book.
• How to monetize your book and other products with a Pinterest boost.

… and more!

This workshop will help you set up your Pinterest account (if needed) and then walk through examples and demos to learn methods for using Pinterest.

Time: July 15th, 3 to 6 pm

Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session). If you are attending Remote, you need to contact Judith directly to set it up. Please put in subject line: Remote Tech Tool Box and email her at Judith@Briles.com.

Cost: $60 each or 2 for $100

For TWO Toolbox Workshops July 15h, August 12th at $100:

All Tech Tool Boxes are for Author U paid up members only and limited to 8 participants to allow for in-depth work with each and are led by Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles. AND … a limited number of participants can attend via remote.

Capture a Moment: Instagram and Infographics—Share Knowledge or Tell a Story Through Images and Instant info to all things Cyberland and Beyond!

Instagram is a quick and fun way to share your life and stories using pictures and video.  Come learn about Instagram, and after a tutorial in setting up Instagram, we’ll start capturing those moments for you to share!

Information Graphics or Infographics is a method to share knowledge or tell a story about a topic through a graphic image. Since “a picture is worth a thousand words,” Infographics allow you to present details and content in a compact, easy-to-understand way. Demos of programs to create your own infographics will be covered in the workshop. Instagram is fast and fun. You will laugh and learn this afternoon!

Time: August 12th, 3 to 6 pm

Location: Judith Briles’ Office in Aurora (you will get directions the day before and what to bring for each session). If you are attending Remote, you need to contact Judith directly to set it up. Please put in subject line: Remote Tech

Cost: $60

June 4  

EVERYTHING Authors Need to Know About Intellectual Property and Few Know to Ask … 

8 AM registration and networking
Program starts at 9 and ends at Noon

… Intellectual Property … you want an expert who knows the ins and out of IP and is a master weaver in protecting the rights of owners of patents and trademarks.

Bringing that expertise to your Authordom and publishing success is what the June program is all about.

In the Saturday, June 4^th program, you will get sage and savvy advice and ahas “straight from the horse’s mouth” … Molly Kocialski knows intellectual property backwards and forward. And you will absorb and learn what IP really is, how to protect yourself, your books and anything else that falls under the IP umbrella.

Whatever your questions, our speaker this morning has seen it all. As an attorney, advocate and leader in the field.

• What is Intellectual Property and why should you care?

• How can you protect yourself?

• What steps should you take if your IP has been violated or stolen?

• When does it make sense to Trademark your material?

• What are the steps to take in Trademarking and what are the costs?

• And, of course, so much more!

Get ready to a fast-paced session with one of the top experts in the country. You don’t want to miss this Saturday morning program. Molly is delivers “heavy” info with humor and panache.  If you aren’t in Colorado or you have other commitments and can’t make the “in-person, face-to-face”, the next best thing is to register, let us know you won’t be attending—send the video. Any handouts and video will be sent to you the next week.

Cost:

GOLD Members: $25  (Please login to register)
All Others: $35
Note: after May 31^st, price increases $10 for each

Location:  Colorado Automotive Dealers Assn (CADA): 290 E. Speer Blvd., Denver CO
Date and Time: Saturday, June 4^th … Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast at 8, Program starts at 9 AM.

Continental Breakfast included!

Meet Molly Kocialski, the Director of the Rocky Mountain Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Since January 2016, Mollybeth (Molly) Kocialski carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and is responsible for leading the Rocky Mountain regional office. Focusing on the nine states within this region and actively engaging with the community, she brings more than twenty years of intellectual property experience to the USPTO. Most recently, she was the Senior Patent Counsel for Oracle America, Inc., where she was responsible for managing an active patent prosecution docket and was also responsible for all of the post-grant procedures and patent investigations for Oracle and its subsidiaries. Prior to Oracle, she worked at Qwest Corporation and was also in private practice in both New York and Colorado focusing on intellectual property litigation for multiple high-tech companies while maintaining an active prosecution docket. 

Molly Kocialski is a recognized IP leader in the Rocky Mountain region. She was the Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Colorado Bar Association and currently serves on the Colorado Bar Association’s Board of Governors. She served as the head of the IP Committee and was a member of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel and currently serves on the National IP Committee of the Association of the Corporate Counsel. In 2015, she was recognized by Managing IP magazine as one of its North America Corporate IP Stars. 

COST
GOLD Members: $25  (Please login to register)
All Others: $35
Note: after May 31^st, price increases $10 for each

Gold members need to login to Member site to register.

REMOTE:
Video and handouts one week after event (you must be registered BEFORE June 4^th to take advantage of this)
AU Members only $35

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.

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 11^th—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 11^th.

Are you ready for a Hollywood Producer to teach you how to sell your STORY (or BOOK) to the Movie or TV industry? If so, you want to get registered for a webinar I’m hosting on Tuesday (and if you can’t attend live, register to get the replay): http://realfasthollywooddeal.com/briles 

You will learn about:

• The one document you MUST have in order to sell your story to Hollywood — without you’re dead in the water.
• Why Hollywood is like a conveyor belt and ways that you can get your story to the front of the line…
• How drawing 1 simple line can massively impact the success of your script.
• Why having a screenplay is actually bad for most writers to have and how it can permanently ruin your chances
• The story elements that every producer and director look for that increase your chances of successfully selling your story to Hollywood

All New Webinar: Hollywood Producer Teaches You How To Sell Your Story To The Movie Industry

    Sell to Hollywood:

How To Tell If Your Story Idea Will

Sell To Hollywood For Big Bucks

Why should you be there?

Because contrary to what you might believe it’s never been easier to sell your story or novel to Hollywood and see your story come to life on the big screen.

Not only that but my business partner and webinar presenter Ken Atchity is a world renown and bonafide movie producer as well as a literary agent with many New York Times bestselling authors among his bevy of clients.

If you’ve ever dreamed of making your story into a movie – this is truly is your lucky day – register for this free event here… : http://realfasthollywooddeal.com/briles 

To the Point: Ken knows what sells in Hollywood and more importantly HOW TO sell stories to the entertainment industry.

Date:  Tuesday, December 13^th
Time: 4 PT, 5 MT, 6 CT, 7 ET
Where: Anywhere your computer is

In fact, when you register you’ll also discover:

• Why TODAY it’s easier than ever to sell your story to Hollywood… but it must contain certain elements that most authors are oblivious to… you’ll get in the inside track during this training
• The counter-intuitive path from taking an idea to a book to a New York Times bestseller to sold a story in Hollywood production.
• Why so many novelists fail to ever sell one of their books to Hollywood… and how you can avoid their mistakes
• Master producing the key document that actually sells a story to Hollywood (hint: it’s not a book)
• The “tune-up” most stories need before they will sell to Hollywood
• Plus, much more…

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your story on the big (or small) screen this is a must-attend event. Register NOW (if you can’t attend, register to get the replay): http://RealFastHollywoodDeal.com/Briles

P.S. Ken Atchity has produced many films you may know like “Life or Something Like It” with Angelina Jolie,

“Joe Somebody” with Tim Allen, “Hysteria” with Maggie Gyllenhaal, “Expatriate” with Aaron Eckhart and “The Lost Valentine” with Betty White  among many, many others… 

Ken is the real deal… and this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a true Hollywood insider… even if you have to change your plans you should definitely be there live.

There are plenty of programs out there that tease authors with the ongoing lure of getting reviewers to line up and salivate to review your book. They promise to get the attention of the Amazon gods to further push your book in some of the behind the scenes promotions Amazon does.

Do reviews count? Yes, they do. Steve Snyder, author of Shot Down-The True Story of Captain Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth, had three separate email pushes to Amazon buyers that he didn’t pay a dime for. Yet, one morning, in my email stream was an email from Amazon recommending his book to me with the cover and a buy link. 

Amazon started “pushing” the book out before he had 100 reviews. As an author, Amazon reviews do count. You want them. Steve Snyder now has over 380 excellent reviews on Amazon and increased book sales. Yes, you want both as well.

In this free webinar on how to find Amazon Reviewers really fast, your take-aways include:

●       The number one problem authors try to get away with (but they don’t)

●       The circle of book sales (the cycle that sells books)

●       The new/old way to sell books (how many people you need to read your book)

●       The one step you shouldn’t skip that can make your book go from good to great

●       A solution to help you get more book sales

Do you want Reviewers for your Book really fast? Join in on the free webinar on Thursday, July 13^th at 6 pm ET, 5 pm CT, 4 pm MT, 3 pm PT

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1589323550711349506

Wednesday, September 13^th … 30 MORE Sizzling HOT Publishing, Marketing & PR Tips 

Join us for a webinar on September 13, 2017, at 3 PT, 4 MT, 5 CT, 6 ET

Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/175224055346758657

On WEDNESDAY, (6 ET, 5 CT, 4 MT, 3 PT) … 30 awesome and Hot Publishing Ahas and Tips from six amazing publishing pros: Judith Briles, Joan Stewart, Rebecca Finkel, Kelly Johnson, Mara Purl, Ashlee Bratton and Amy Collins. 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, PR, 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! 

AND … Make sure you register even if you can’t attend the LIVE presentation … you will automatically get the replay the next day.

Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/175224055346758657

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 8^th, 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

Do you struggle with social media marketing? Every independent author needs to be active in social media. Most authors have a love-hate relationship. This morning, we’ll ease the strain as you’ll learn tips and tricks to grow your online influence, gather more subscribers, and sell more books. 

When: 9:00 AM to 12: 30 pm

Amazon Marketing Ads for Your Breakthrough Success

Join us for a webinar on Apr 17, 2018, at 12:00 PM MDT.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.How would you like to coat tail best-selling authors and bestselling books? How would you lie to create ads that will work and not drain your bank account? How would you to learn–really learn how to use AMS–Amazon Marketing Services and be a success with them? 

You can … and this webinar will deliver the “how-tos” and step by step in creating yours. 

Meet Derek Doepker, an 8 times bestseller and an absolute whiz with selling books with Amazon Marketing Services. 

As with all our webinars, this will be recorded.

When and Date:  Apr 17, 2018, at 12:00 PM MDT

Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1915868614250981122

Get ready to snap, crackle and truly POP using the social media platforms for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram PLUS how to get to your ideal target market. It all happens in the BIG 5 May Webinar series.

AuthorYOU will deliver an every Thursday live session beginning at 11 a.m. Mountain Time throughout May. Each will last up to 90 minutes, depending on the question. This is a special PAID webinar series, not a freebie.

Put the 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 on your calendar now. If you are registered, you will get the replay. It will not be available to the public.

There are two ways to participate.

1. Get all 5 for $100 (saving $25)
2. Cherry pick which ones you want at a $25 each

Session 1 (up to 90 Minutes):

How To Identify & Connect With Your Target Market Using Social Media

In this interactive 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will conduct exercises that will help you gain clarity on your target market, how to locate that target market on the internet through strategic keyword research, and use the top social media platforms to increase brand awareness and book sales.

Session 2 (up to 90 Minutes):

How To Strategically Use Facebook Business Pages to Increase Reach & Engagement

In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn the most effective ways to post, when to post and what to post to gain massive exposure and community engagement.  In addition, you will learn powerful action-steps that will help you connect with strategic referral partners and find relevant content for your community using your Facebook business page.

Session 3 (up to 90  Minutes):

How To Gain Followers & Increase Brand Awareness Through Your Instagram Business Page

In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn the most effective ways to use your Instagram business page to increase followers through business page optimization, strategic use of hashtags, images, and call to actions.

Session 4 (up to 90  Minutes):

How To Maximize Your Use Of LinkedIn

In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn the importance of being found by the right LinkedIn contacts and finding the right LinkedIn contacts to establish powerful connections that will increase your sales force. 

Session 5 (up to 90  Minutes):

How To Strategically Use Twitter To Gain Brand Awareness and Book Sales

In this 1-hour session with Karen Liz Albert, you will learn Twitter tips & tricks that will help you strategically manage your twitter account to connect with the influencers and your target market.

Count me in for all 5: $100

I want just a few ( identify which):

Session 1 – Target Markets    $25

Session 2 – Facebook              $25

Session 3 – Instagram            $25

Session 4 – LinkedIN            $25

Session 5 – Twitter                $25

Choose Your Sessions Below

Note: You will receive email invitations to register/join the webinar a few days prior to each webinar date that you sign up for. Keep a look out for the email. The replays will also be available to you. 

Podcasting and Writing Pearls

Judith Briles and Mara Purl will join forces … to provide a variety of writing tips to move you into the new year with new ideas, new tips on completing your “next” work PLUS entering the wide world of podcasting. Is it time for you to get in front of the mic and share your wisdom and expertise? How about your awesome storytelling or interviewing of others?

Everything You Need to Know About Podcasting!

• What is a Podcast?
• Should you start a podcast?
• Should you record it yourself?
• Can you record in your home office?
• Are podcasts only for non-fiction authors?
• Can fiction be podcast?
• Can a serial story become a podcast?

Join us for a breakthrough seminar.

When: SATURDAY, November 2

Where: CADA – Colorado Automotive Dealers … 290 Speer Blvd., Denver
Time: 8.30 to 11.30 a.m.

COST: AuthorYOU members $22; Nonmembers $32. Prices will increase $10 on October 29th.

REGISTER: At the Links Below (Early Bird Registration Has Ended)

Paid VIP AuthorYOU Members Register Here ($32)

Non-AuthorYOU Members Register Here ($42)

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:

Saturday, JULY 2nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Local Bestselling and Award-Winning AuthorYOU Members
at Barnes & Noble in the Southlands Mall – 6300 S Main St, Aurora

AuthorYOU authors will be celebrated and featured at the July Barnes and Noble Bookfair to sign, sell books, and support of the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame. Barnes & Noble has been a generous supporter of Colorado Authors and the AuthorYOU community.

This is an event where any books and other store merchandise purchased by visitors to the store on Saturday will generate a donation to support the Colorado Author’s Hall of Fame, which will provide funds to support the Aspiring Authors Scholarships that will be awarded in September to residents of Colorado aged 16 and beyond.

The book signing event will feature fiction and nonfiction authors of all genres: adult, YA, juvenile, and children’s books.

If you want to be considered as a participant, you need to:

• Be a current paid-up member of AuthorYOU.org.
• Have your books available in the Ingram catalog.
• Had your book professionally edited.
• Cross market all participants books – your opening encourages visitors to our tables to meet and get other authors’ books.
• You commit a minimum of two hours to the event.
• You encourage everyone in your “circles” to come to the store. Over the phone. In-Person. Through your email. And via your social media portals.
• BN is supporting you and your book … you support BN as well, encourage book buyers to come to the store on July 3^rd to support you, other authors … and BN.

Participation space is limited … it’s a first come first serve. Interested? Contact Judith Briles at Judith@Briles.com  

In your subject line, put JULY BN

Usually, it’s a first-come, first-served. There are a limited number of spots available.

For more information about the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame and the Aspiring Authors Scholarships, visit www.ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org.

Register here: