Calendar

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/

 

Sep
7
Sat
Mini- AuthorYOU Extravanganza – a Publicity Palooza! @ CADA
Sep 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Create a Killer Press Release
&
How to Create the Ultimate BOOK Hook

at our Mini Extravaganza … a Publicity Palooza!

Morning

How to Write Killer Press Releases That Sell Books

Nine out of 10 author press releases belong in the trash bin. The Publicity Hound will show you how to write a killer press release for your fiction or nonfiction launch, and give you ideas galore for other types of releases you can write throughout your publishing career. You will learn:

  • The 9 elements of the perfect launch press release.
  • Samples of press releases for fiction and nonfiction.
  • The best free and paid press release distribution services.
  • Key elements to include in your releases so you sell books in bulk, get invitations to speak, and invite the media to call on you when they need sources and interviews.
  • Easy ways to come up with your own press release ideas by helping other authors on the hot seat. 

Afternoon
Book Hooks: Fun, Timely, Compelling Angles for Pitching Your Book

If you can’t think of at least a half dozen juicy angles to pitch to the media so they cover you and your book, help is on the way. The Publicity Hound will give you more than a dozen hooks you can use to promote your expertise, your topic, and your book. You will learn:

  • The difference between a press release and a pitch, and why they work hand in hand.
  • The easiest place to start your publicity campaign.
  • Unusual angles for fiction authors, including ways to promote your expertise.
  • Fun hooks that most other authors would never think of using.
  • Easy ways to come up with your own ideas for book hooks and angles by helping other authors on the hot seat. 

Let’s send off The Publicity Hound in style!

This will be JOAN STEWART’s FINAL Presentation!

 

SITE: CADA … 290 E. Speer Blvd., Denver CO
DATE: September 7th from 8.30 to 4 … Lunch included
REGISTER:  space is limited.  AuthorYOU VIP members $107 (Tardy Bird) … NonMembers $127  (Tardy Bird) 

BELOW are the LINKS to REGISTER: 

 

Early bird VIP AuthorYOU Members  $107 (only register through this link if you are a paid AuthorYOU member)

Non AuthorYOU Members – $127

Early Bird Registration Has Ended

 

Nov
2
Sat
Podcasting and Writing Pearls on November 2 @ CADA – Colorado Automotive Dealers
Nov 2 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

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)

Feb
7
Fri
Create and Implement the Business of Authoring and Publishing for Your Success @ Smokey Hill Library – Conference A
Feb 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Most authors all right-brainers. We like sharing our wisdom from years of experience and insights peppered with real-life situations and events that connect with our readers. We write and publish to resolve their pain and provide solutions. We love the creativity of writing, building a character who may be a bit of an oddball and dropping in unexpected twists in plot.

Your Author Kingdom is a business … yes, yes, it is. Is there nutsiness to it? Maybe a bit of insanity? Yes, yes there is. Can you blink it away? Nope … you need some strategies to bring saneness and organization to you from the get-go.

Soooooo … are you hoping for the Business Fairy to fly in and deal with this side of your life? Stop hoping … we are going to help you out with answers to questions and beyond.

Oh-Oh … you are already writing, publishing, and selling books. Is it too late? You may be past the get-go. Good news: there is always a starting point, a review point, a makeover point. We will take you there and beyond.

In the BEGINNING, do you know:
~ What websites should you have?
~ When do you register with the State—do you need to?
~ What reports do you need to file?
~ What’s the best way to keep records?
~ What deductions are legit?
~ What taxes do you need to collect?
~ What licenses do you need?
~ If you put all charges on a credit card, do you need the receipts?
~ How should you file your sales tax?
~ If you ONLY sell wholesale on Amazon, do you need a sales tax license?
~ Should you charge sales tax if you sell out of state?
~ You need help on accounting … what should you use?
~ Should your publishing company be a sole proprietorship, an LLC or corporation?

What about ORGANIZATION … like your computer?
~ Do you ever lose files?
~ Want some awesome tips of organizing your writing? Your pictures? Your blogs? Your what?
~ How do you keep creating new material?
~ What file folders should be the minimum?

Postcards (quotes, book comparisons, presale, social media (twitter posts, LinkedIN articles, Instagram), Inventory, One page (author, book, speaker, trainer, coach), expenses, revenue, audiobooks advertising, eBook advertising, paperback advertising, interview questions, office equipment, book drafts, research, local press contacts (weekly paper, TV)

And MORE … we will talk about them all!

The answers are here. You should be too! And, bring your questions. This is a Q & A format.

Drs. Ron Beach and Judith Briles along with CPA Pat Comiskey are your guides.

EARLY BIRD ends on January 31 … the price will increase $10 forward
When: Friday, February 7
Time: Noon to 4.00
Where: Smokey Hill Library – Conference A
5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015

AuthorYOU Members Register Below ($35 tardy bird) – Only Register Here if you are a Paid VIP AuthorYOU Member

General Attendance – ($45 tardy bird)

Feb
12
Wed
Join Us for Ask Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, ANYTHING about Book Publishing and Book Marketing – for 90 Minutes!
Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join me on Wednesday, February 12th … you ask her any question you have about book publishing, book marketing, writing a book … or just getting a “little juice” to start your engines and create the Vision for 2020.

Who’s Dr. Judith Briles? Let’s start with this: she has shepherded more than 1,000 authors and created 500 best-sellers and award-winning books. She’s knowledgeable and entertaining and has personally authored 37 books that have been translated to 17 languages in earned over 30 national book awards; sold a combined 1,000,000 copies; and generated in excess of $5,000,000 in revenues from combined book sales and speaking fees. As an advocate for authors, Judith knows publishing inside and out from both the traditional and independent/self sides. She hosts the podcast AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing on the Toginet Radio Network that generates 30,000 to 100,000 downloads a month and is the Founder of AuthorYOU.org and the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame.

Judith knows publishing inside and out from both the traditional and independent sides. She is an advocate for authors within her blogs, podcasts and speaking engagements. What’s her pet peeve? Two words: publishing predators.

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.

It’s 90 minutes to hone in your 2020 vision for author and publishing success (or deal with the 2019 leftovers!).

You will be added to our preferred email list.

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

Join us for a webinar on Feb 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM CST.

REGISTER HERE: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4092444255458458113

 

Mar
7
Sat
Leap Into 2020 Authoring and Publishing Success – its a Mini-Extravaganza @ CADA
Mar 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

A step-by-step workshop on how to publish your book
Saturday, March 7, 2020

… It’s an Author and Writer Full Day Extravaganza

Did you know that over 80% of the public thinks there is a book in them? Are you part of the 80%? Want to learn what your options are in getting yours from your head; from all those loose notes that have piled up over the years; want to add “published author” behind your name this year?
It’s LEAP YEAR … are you ready to:

• jump into your publishing dreams and turn them into a reality?
• think about creating a new book or repurposing an old one?
• do a refresher on what’s happening in publishing today?
• Or, do you need to just mingle with other writers and authors and make 2020 the year that makes the difference for you?
Part of AuthorYOU’s mission is to educate emerging authors on how to write, publish and market their books. AuthorYOU is for the author who wants to be seriously successful.

Today’s publishing is a journey loaded with twists, turns, and potholes. AuthorYOU will show you how to avoid the labyrinth of publishing predators. We don’t want you to add “ripped-off” to your resume.

 How to publish (self, indie, traditional) a book from start to finish.
 What to expect when you are expecting—the dollars, cents, and sense of publishing is today.
 How to avoid the publishing predators of the self-publishing world.
 Essential information about editing your book.
 How to create a hero, not a zero, when it comes to book cover design.
 The importance of publishing printed books, digital books, and audiobooks.
 How to propel yourself and rise above the publishing marketplace with social media and metadata.
 Tips on avoiding the mistakes most authors make.
 The ABCs of Audiobooks and eBooks.
 Lists of vetted resources to use in your publishing quest.
 Timelines for the spectrum of publishing.
 Write and publish a book that grabs your reader.

And a special segment on how to set up your Author Business (This is a makeup session due to the snow storm on February’s Monthly Meeting) 

You can, and it’s happening on the first Saturday in March. Lunch and workbook are included. Get registered to grab your seat. Space is limited.

bold Your Presenters Are:
Your Presenters: Drs. Ron Beach and Judith Briles along with CPA Pat Comiskey, IP attorney Julie Bernard, Book Designer Nick Zelinger, Audiobook wizard Richard Rieman

When: Saturday, March 7 from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: CADA, 290 Speer Blvd., Denver
Cost: Early Bird ends of February 29
AuthorYOU members – $77; Nonmembers – $97 (Tardy Bird Registration)
After February 29: AuthorYOU members – $77; Nonmembers – $97

It’s a YES … YES, YOU CAN publishing event. Get ready to dump any beliefs that you can’t publish a book successfully. And sell books. And make money.

AuthorYOU and The Book Shepherd will deliver to you the “how-to”. The how-to create a book cover that grabs a viewer from the get-go. The how-to of creating a book that the reader “falls in” between the covers. The how-to becoming successful in a very crowded field.

VIP AuthorYOU Members Register Below $77 (Only register here if you are a current paid AuthorYOU member)

Non AuthorYOU Members Register Below $97

Mar
24
Tue
Create the Ultimate Card Deck for Your Book, Your Expertise, and to Sell
Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

I have something for you to put a smile on your face; something that will add a NEW product to add to your “influencer” deck; and it’s the perfect webinar to jump into in the “hunker down” mode that we are all in. So, stay put—it’s all happening via your computer.

-Learn how to create an awesome Deck of Cards that will compliment your book and your expertise.
-Expand your creativity with what you have already written; what you are currently writing; and thinking forward with.
-Discover the 3 questions you must answer to get started with your Card Deck.
-Learn why a Card Deck is a perfect add-on for your authoring and publishing business.
-Very cool ways to leverage and use your Card Deck.
-How to use an “E-Strategy” developed by Rosie Batista to create your customized Card Deck.
-How you can do this yourself!

Your presenter is Rosie Battista, aka Queen of Card Decks. Rosie has created an easy-peasy method to put together your own Card Deck

Be there: TUESDAY, March 24th … It starts at 3 p.m. Pacific – 4 Central – 5 Mountain – 6 Eastern. YES, I’m recording … but you need to be registered to get the replay. Your name will be added to our preferred email list.

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

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6008951298160096013

May
2
Sat
Get ready to make money with an audiobook – new insights for 2020
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

YOUR Audiobook Creation Insights for 2020

 

Join us for a webinar on May 02, 2020 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

Are you ready to discover The Audiobook Wizard’s Guide to Audiobook Creation – 2020 Version? May 2— Remote meeting via Webinar

REGISTER NOW … space is limited.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5012841042399753229

Things have changed rapidly in the world of audiobooks since Richard Rieman’s award-winning book, The Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation was first published.

For the first time last year, half of all Americans over the age of 12 have listened to an audiobook!

  • Did you?
  • Do you know someone who has?
  • Have your book buyers asked if you have your book available in audio?

There are new major competitors to Amazon’s Audible in the audiobook creation world.

  • What options are there?
  • Do you know who they are?
  • Should you be distributing through them outside of Amazon’s Audible?

Nonfiction books (History, Biographies, Memoirs) are overtaking many other genres among audiobook listeners.

  • Meaning that NF authors should be creating audiobooks—is yours available now?
  • Will it be your voice or a professional narrator?
  • How will you use it to market your expertise and position it?

Fiction books are naturals for audiobook listeners.

  • No genre is left unturned—what’s yours?
  • Should you have mixed voices/narrators or have a single voice?
  • How about adds—a little music for scene changes?

The Audiobook Wizard, Richard Rieman, will share:

  • Marketing Strategies and Tips for HOW to Market Your Audiobook
  • When Narrating Your Own Book is the Best Option ( and sometimes it is!) plus shortcuts to do a combo of YOU and a Narrator
  • How You Can Cover the Cost of Audiobook Production through Crowdfunding
  • How to Use Audible’s new promotional codes to get reviews and boost sales
    Plus, How to Avoid Audiobook Publishing Predators

    …and, of course, much more.

 

About Your Presenter: Richard Rieman
Richard Rieman, known in Denver as “The Audiobook Wizard,” is an acclaimed authority on indie audiobook publishing. He has narrated and produced hundreds of Indie-published

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/

 

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

 

Apr
8
Fri
Do You LOVE to LAUGH? @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Apr 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Do You LOVE to LAUGH?

What do the Boston Comedy Festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and the AuthorYOU Extravaganza have in common? Nancy Norton, that’s what. And, just who is Nancy Norton? Why, she’s the Champion of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the Winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, and the Grand Slam Champion of Truth Be Told Story Slam … that’s who.

And she’s with the Extravaganza attendees on Friday night for an hour of Laughing after dinner … the perfect way to end the day!

Every event should have a spotlight of humor and the AuthorYOU Extravaganza has got it for you Friday night!

It’s a Friday evening, April 8th after dinner with Standup Comedian Nancy Norton at the AuthorYOU Extravaganza.

Be there … It’s an add-on … You must register for this to eat and laugh: https://authoru.org/april.html

 

 

May
14
Sat
ONLINE It’s Author YOU SALONS
May 14 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am

For AuthorYOU members only. For AuthorYOU members only. It’s your Second Saturday MasterMind gathering … think of the Salons as having a mini Advisory Board. THE SALONS are a benefit for fully paid members of the AuthorYOU.org community. If less than 5 register by NOON the Friday before, the Salon will be canceled.

May open up a strategy session on how to defrost what isn’t working on how to open up new avenues for your author success .. about you; about your book … about what? It’s part of your author infrastructure. 

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 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 for AuthorYOU Members, except your “fee” is to bring a healthy snack to share and some NEW socks (I’m a sock Ambassador and donate to the homeless and kids who need them), your ideas, questions, an open mind and meet other authors. No question goes unanswered!

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

REGISTER HERE: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/events/282997417/

IN-PERSON It’s Author YOU SALONS
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

For AuthorYOU members only. For AuthorYOU members only. It’s your Second Saturday MasterMind gathering … think of the Salons as having a mini Advisory Board. THE SALONS are a benefit for fully paid members of the AuthorYOU.org community. If less than 5 register by NOON the Friday before, the Salon will be canceled.

May opens up a strategy session on how to defrost what isn’t working on how to open up new avenues for your author success .. about you; about your book … about what? It’s part of your 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, except your “fee” is to bring a healthy snack to share and some NEW socks (I’m a sock Ambassador and donate for homeless and kids who need them),, 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 HERE: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/events/282997436/

 

Aug
13
Sat
ONLINE – Saturday AUG 13 AuthorYOU Salons
Aug 13 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 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.

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.

Sep
10
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 10th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Sep 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

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

Oct
8
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 8th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Oct 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

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

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

 

Nov
12
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 12th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

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

Dec
10
Sat
Join the ONLINE Author YOU Salons on the 10th-it’s an Authorfest Brainstorming
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Details

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