by Judith Briles | Oct 11, 2022 | Author Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Footnote and Endnote Mania … Do You or Don’t You in Your Writing? I repeatedly get questions about the use of Footnotes and Endnotes. My usual advice is–don’t, at least with Footnotes. Unless you are doing an academic or clinical type of book, they tend to...
by Judith Briles | Jul 5, 2022 | Author Power, Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Writing Success, Writing Tip
The Freedom to Write Should Be Celebrated Every Day Monday was the 4th of July … a huge day in America. Many starts in early—this year, last Friday was mostly likely the kickstart. Flags were out. Families and friends gathered at picnics, barbecues, movies, and...
by Judith Briles | Dec 21, 2021 | CrowdFunding, Judith Briles - The Book Shepherd, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Ho … Ho … Ho … Perfect Gifts for Authors and Writers Authors and Writers welcome wise words and practical publishing guidance and tips. Within my many books, you’ll find a treasure chest of “gifts” for your reading, learning, and implementation pleasure. Start...
by Judith Briles | Jul 20, 2021 | Author Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
I’m often asked: how do you write so much; how have you managed to publish so many books; how do you do what you do? The answer is: it starts with a timeline and a plan to get there. And not procrastinating about what I want to do. Procrastination is the kiss of death...
by bookshepherd_admin | Jan 19, 2021 | authors, Publishing, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Not a week goes by where authors I’m working with or places that I’m speaking at that, where I don’t get this question: Do you have any quick tips for getting unstuck in writing? My answer has multiple components, but it starts with one word: Yes We all get stuck once...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 22, 2020 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy Author New Year to You from my home to yours! This is a favorite time of the year for me. I love the lights, the colors, the festivities, the gatherings and the changes of pace it brings. Everything! And oh yes, we do...