Tagged: Dr. Judith Briles

Write It Funny? That’s a laugh!

Dorothy Wilhelm is an international speaker, writer, media personality and podcaster. Always, her books, columns, podcasts, and presentations are woven with creativity and humor. Along with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles, the two share a variety of tips and strategies to find and use yours starting today.
Your insights and takeaways will include:
· Why you should avoid writing jokes (unless you are writing a joke book) … many aren’t funny.
· Why …

Untangling IngramSpark … The Good and the Not-So-Good

Posted on Jun 9 By Judith Briles

Untangling IngramSpark … The Good and the Not-So-Good

It’s time to do a refocus on what is happening in the IngramSpark world. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles is Ruth Schwartz, also known as the wonder lady by many of her fans. After over 40 years of publishing and small business experience, she’s got lots to share with indie publishers/authors. Let’s start with:

If you want to have your book in bookstores, you …

Crowdfunding campaigns for 2022

Posted on Jan 13 By Judith Briles

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles reveals the power of using and implementing a crowdfunding campaign for your book—or any project that is in your wheelhouse. Only 35% of publishing-related campaigns. You will get tips on how to be in the minority!

Crowdfunding stats for 2021. Some are eye-opening.
Crowdfunding moneys can be used to print your book.
Crowdfunding moneys can be used to push out a marketing and publicity campaign.
Crowdfunding moneys …

How to Make Your Author Website POP

Posted on Jan 6 By Judith Briles

When it comes to websites, it’s time to ask critical questions.

Does your website stand out … or is it limping along?
Does it represent your brand and branding … or is it a hodgepodge of your past?
Is it vibrant and fresh … or is it stale and tired in its look?
Does it match up with what is expected in the layout of websites … or is it a treasure hunt?

Answers to fixes and how to soar …

Creating a memoir that has global impact

Posted on Sep 16 By Judith Briles

Joining host Judith Briles is Marilyn Van Derbur, winner of Writers Digest Best Self-Published Book Award, author of the international bestseller Miss America By Day that revealed her betrayal and sexual assault at the age of 5 until she was 18. Self-publishing at 65 after turning down NY publishers, it was her first book, and only book, that is used in universities internationally, and has changed the lives of millions. A film on her life, …

How to turn your expertise into a virtual tradeshow podcast

Posted on Sep 2 By Judith Briles

Have you ever thought about using your expertise to create a virtual trade show?
Discover how two authors have taken their knowhow and created virtual tradeshows seeded by their knowledge on what to write and speak on; partner with vendors that pay for virtual space and meet their customers; and never have to get in a car or plane to host it.
Did you know …

Engagement is higher: 30% of people are more likely to speak to …

Tips on avoiding the book digital dust graveyard

Posted on Aug 12 By Judith Briles

Have you ever wonder why so many authors fail or never get passed selling 100 books. Developmental Editor and Ghostwriter Dan Janal joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast and host Judith Briles for a fast and fun hour.
Takeaways include:

when to get a ghostwriter
how to work with a developmental editor
why short books are more effective—and preferred
how to avoid the “digital dust” of a book graveyard
5 reasons why authors fail and how to avoid them

And, of …

Bring brand POP and power to your author palette

Posted on Jul 29 By Judith Briles

The author’s brand begins to emerge the day she or he starts writing. It morphs. It evolves.
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Dr. Judith Briles invites artist, designer, and branding expert Peggy Sands to the mic.

What is a brand and why it’s essential for an author to have one.
What does branding do for you?
Where should you start when branding yourself?
Memorable and simple always wins.
Why it pays off to get …

NEW Podcast- Visualizing Your Author and Publishing Success

Posted on Jul 22 By Judith Briles

Author and Vision expert Dr. Lynn Hellerstein joins host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for an insightful episode on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.
It’s all about vision and using visualization to soar your author success:

increase your author success quotient
use tips to unblock writer’s block
expanding your creativity
eliminate author burnouts that can spiral out of control
reduce anxiety created by author overwhelm
3 Tips to gain clarity, courage, and confidence as an author

All that and much more on …

Creating on Graphics Secrets to Make Eye-Popping PowerPoint Slides

Posted on Jul 15 By Judith Briles

Joining book publishing expert Dr. Judith Briles in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is the Webinar Guru, Dr. Jaclyn Kostner.

The focus: graphics secrets to make eye-popping PowerPoint slides.
You will get:

The secret sauce and tool to make great slides.
How to tap into “brain appeal” when in front of an audience.
3 ways to attract all parts of a participant’s brain in any speech.
How to morph boring slides in minutes.
How to turn a …