Tagged: Dr. Judith Briles

Author protection—a nosey author is kryptonite to a book thief

Posted on By Judith Briles
Author protection—a nosey author is kryptonite to a book thief

How to Protect Author’s Book from Fraud, Pirates & Theft

Woot … this was the #3 most downloaded and listened to episodes of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 150,000 downloads in 2022.  It’s all about book theft and protection.
Cheryl Obermiller, author of FraudPoints joins AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Dr. Judith Briles for an eye … and ear … opening podcast.
Takeaways include:

Why authors must think like a thief does.
Steps to take …

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It’s LinkedIn Pizazz, Power and POP for Authors …

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It’s LinkedIn Pizazz, Power and POP for Authors …

Woot … this was the #5 most downloaded and listened to episodes of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 130,000 downloads in 2022. It’s all about the art of using LinkedIn and maximizing what this powerhouse platform can do for authors.
Marketing and writing with heart, not hype, direct response copywriter, marketing mentor and author of the award-winning book, Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget, Debra Jason joins podcast host Dr. Judith Briles …

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The Art of Creating Questions

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The Art of Creating Questions

Do you know that the power of creating the right questions starts with your personal observance–what you see … what you hear?
In this episode of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, author Christine Kahane joins host Dr. Judith Briles in an engaging journey of creating the right questions at the right time AND for creating balance in awkward and sometimes not so fun times.
Takeaways include:

How to start with curiosity.
Tips for avoiding the deadly “why” and …

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How to Write with Your Heart and Your Voice

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How to Write with Your Heart and Your Voice

Tis time to sharpen your writing style on this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, and her guest Sally Chetwynd.
Your take aways include:

How to capture “the heart” of your writing.
How to deal with the fear of failure.
How to swim against the cultural riptide.
Tips for pronoun grammar.
How to feed personal experience into your story.
Tips on how to be a successful writer.
Resources on the writing craft …

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Write It Funny? That’s a laugh!

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Write It Funny? That’s a laugh!

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 …

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

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

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 …

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Crowdfunding campaigns for 2022

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Crowdfunding campaigns for 2022

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 …

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How to Make Your Author Website POP

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How to Make Your Author Website POP

 
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 …

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Creating a memoir that has global impact

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Creating a memoir that has global impact

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, …

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How to turn your expertise into a virtual tradeshow podcast

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How to turn your expertise into a virtual tradeshow podcast

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 …

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