The Mansoons have hit Colorado …amazing thunder and rain storms this past week … If you are in Colorado and new to authoring and publishing, don’t forget to register for the August 18th Is There a Book In YOU? half-day program designed for the Eaglet—the newbie—to the authoring and publishing worlds. It’s only $47 and includes breakfast, workbook and a copy of Judith Briles’ book, Show Me About Book Publishing ($20 value). Early bird deadline is July 31st. Register at: http://authoru.org/is-there-a-book-in-you.html
And definitely don’t forget to attend the Author U-Tattered Cover event on Monday evening, July 23rd … http://authoru.org/tattered-cover.html
ALL profits for both events will go to support the fire fighting efforts that so devastated major areas of Colorado in June and July. Come and out and let your educational/investment in your book dollars count.
Tweets are faster than a speeding bird … below are Author U’s Top Ten Tweets from the past week that you may have missed …
Success & Resources
What’s your Influence Factor? Know what your Klout is? WIRED magazine gives the inside skinny. http://ow.ly/c2VM9
50 (great) Digital Media Resources! From the folks at Mashable… http://t.co/lEUmcGEs
How Should You Publish? NY or own your own? http://ow.ly/c7aXB
Personal Branding Tips | How to Start Even Before You Have A Business Idea http://t.co/DuN9izyt
Authoring & Writing
Why I Write: George Orwell’s Four Motives for Creation http://t.co/ubKPAUoE
The secret trifecta for building an engaged audience. Perfect for authors/speakers. http://t.co/lL77MIy6
5 tips for blog editing http://t.co/3kKzGNDU
Social Media & Marketing
Sassy and Smart ways for authors to promote your FB page http://ow.ly/bWPtG
Five Tips to Help You Decide How Much of YOU Should Show Up in Your Blog http://t.co/ePpv5261
For authors: 12 Ways to Market Your Book By Giving Away Free Stuff http://t.co/tampHHbL
For Your Enjoyment:
Lovely way to start or end the week … it begins with just one amazing note! http://ow.ly/c77iV
Bonus: 
Last week’s Your Guide to Book Publishing was all about using a virtual assistant to support your authoring and book efforts. Kelly Johnson of Cornerstone Virtual Assistants did a stellar job of explain just what a VA can do to make your life easier. For WordPress users, there was a discussion of how to maximize your website. Listen in at: http://rsrn.us/youpublish
This afternoon, the sensational and wildly successful Cindy Razlaff will be Judith’s guest … the topic is Branding YOU.
Don’t forget to fill out “About” on your FB page. It’s what people see! Add your URL there. And make sure that it shows your email to contact you at, not FB’s
Not following Author U on Twitter? Change that and follow: @AuthorU
If you are looking for FREE author and book coaching … call in to Judith’s Author Monday Mornings at NOON Eastern each Monday. The number is 218-632-9854; Access Code 1239874444 … have your questions ready–there’s a full hour to ask and listen.
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