“A shepherd is defined as one who “protects, guides, and watches over.” That’s exactly what Judith Briles brings to your book and/or speaking project. She won’t write your book for you, but she protects you from making senseless mistakes, she guides you through the meticulous process, and she watches over your journey from beginning to end. Working with Judith is one of the best investments I’ve made in my business.”
Dom Testa The Galahad series
“When I came to Dr Briles I was uncertain as what I was going to do, however, through her diligent guidance and clear direction I was able to get my project back on track and produce an award winning book. Dr Briles has put in place all the tools necessary for success. It takes a person who is willing to learn, look, listen and receive instruction from the master of book production – Dr Briles.”
Dr Loren Due Don’t Say a Word about This
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You are a wise teacher. We appreciate you!”
Greg Meyerhoff and Anne Salisbury, PhD, MA, MBA Eureka! and The Eureka Factor!
“Judith Briles is my BOOK SHEPHERD and has been for many years. She guided me through my first book, The PeaceFinder—Riley McFee’s Quest for World Peace. She is now helping me publish my husband’s autobiography as well as a book I have written on parenting plans for divorced parents. It would be very difficult to get through the publishing maze without her. She knows the business, has amazing vision, and is remarkably creative. She can spot errors in an instant, which saves money!
“I have enjoyed getting to know Judith and count her as a friend as well as a mentor. Working with her has been my good fortune.”
Joan McWilliams The Peace Finder—Riley McFee’s Quest for World Peace
Creating Parenting Plans That Work
“One of the smartest decisions I have ever made was hiring Judith as my Book Shepherd. I had a story to tell, but no idea how to proceed beyond the completion of my manuscript. Judith guided me through revision, recommended an excellent editor and made contacts to publishers, all of which ultimately led to a publisher for Out Of Focus…Again. I admire Judith not only for her expertise, but also for her straight forwardness. She is no nonsense and tells it like it is which is what those of us who want to see our words in print completely appreciate. She saved me much time and thousands of dollars, and is the reason my completed book is of the quality I wanted. I continue to seek Judith’s advice as I promote my book and am currently writing a second one.”
Ann Kochenberger Out Of Focus…Again
“Judith Briles, aka The Book Shepherd, is a true Shepherd of her flock. When I first hired Judith I thought I was “almost there”. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I had only just begun. I now consider myself transformed into much more than I had envisioned becoming. The best part: we’ve only just begun!”
Rhonda Spellman The Journey, Home from Autism
“Judith Briles is an incredible coach. She is the most knowledgeable person I have met in the book business. Her workshops are informative, well-organized and fun and give budding authors inspiration as well as encouragement. Judith sets high standards for herself and also her clients—she is never afraid to tell it like it is. She encourages her clients to be their personal best. Judith’s vast knowledge and experience in both publishing and marketing make her an invaluable resource. She takes a personal interest in the authors she works with; and despite a very busy work schedule, she is only a telephone call away when problems arise and need immediate solutions. I would highly recommend Judith Briles.”
Carol Ann Kates Secret Recipes from the Corner Market
” Judith Briles is a powerful locomotive who will get your train on the track and send it all the way to publishing. You have a full team guiding you heart to head and onto your completed project.”
Viki King How to Write a Movie in 21 Days
“I called Judith when I had issues with an editor on my first book. She was exactly what I needed to rebuild my confidence, get me on track and help me put together a publishing team that works with me. Having Judith as my mentor I’ve been successful in accomplishing many things in a small amount of time. If you want quick results, straight answers and a no BS way to get your book to market successfully. Call Judith!”
Lori Hanson It Started with Pop-Tarts™
“I will be grateful, always, to Judith Briles for mentoring me – the only mentor I have ever had! She has had such a positive impact on my life. I try – every single day – to pass that gift on…”
Marilyn Van Derbur Miss America by Day
“Judith Briles is one of the most strategically creative, professional and competent people I have met in my 20+ years in book publishing.”
Brian Jud How to Make Real Money Selling Books and Beyond the Bookstore
“After publishing my book, I knew I needed help marketing not only the book, but myself. I looked to Judith because she exemplified what I am in the process of becoming, an accomplished speaker, author, and a successful and heart-filled business woman. Under her tutelage, I am expanding into national markets and just yesterday, appeared on a TV News show. If you are ready to take yourself from hobby to professional, Judith is the woman who will walk next to you along your path to success.”
Jane Stanfield Where Is She Heading
“Publishing consultants should know publishing inside and out. Few do. Judith Briles does. She has worn many hats—she’s published with major New York houses, then broke away and created her own imprint; has successfully published over 20 books and sold in excess of 1,000,000 copies; understands niche publishing and marketing; has created publicity campaigns for her own work Publishing consultants should know publishing inside and out. Few do. Judith Briles does. She has worn many hats—she’s published with major New York houses, then broke away and created her own imprint; has successfully published over 20 books and sold in excess of 1,000,000 copies; understands niche publishing and marketing; has created publicity campaigns for her own work that landed her on Oprah, Donahue, CNN and even grabbed a cover story in People magazine; she’s penetrated the foreign rights market with her work in 16 countries to date; she has guided and coached many others from creation to completion of their work; she has created and chair several publishing conferences; and she has successfully turned several publishing disasters into successful outcomes for their authors. Judith Briles is the Book Shepherd.”
Rick Frishman Exec. VP, Morgan James Publishing
Founder, Planned TV Arts
“Judith Briles is one of the best resources in the publishing industry to help you create and sell your book. Her knowledge, insight and connections to industry experts provide the ability for you to not just create a great book but actually sell it and make money doing it.”
“Judith Briles was a moving force in the development of my book; from the perfect tag line to her perfect edits to sharing all of her perfect resources. Above and beyond all of those very important contributions, Judith’s support and encouragement kept me moving, working and motivated to get my book the Power of Rituals for Women from a dream to a reality. Thank you Judith!!”
Linda Ann Smith Power of Rituals
“Judith Briles is one of the most creative people I’ve ever worked with. She has an amazing wealth of knowledge and experience in the book publishing and marketing arenas, as well as a highly successful track record with her own books. She generously shares her valuable network of contacts in the industry. She knows how to create profitable strategies to publish and market books, is able to quickly and accurately understand an author’s work and offer clear, constructive suggestions
“Judith’s consulting services provide incredible value. I heartily recommend her.”
Victoria Munro The Small Biz Balancing Act
“Judith not only saved my book, she helped me create a best-seller! Her energy, wisdom, support, insights, humor and willingness to uphold her commitment were inspirational. As a successful author and publisher, Judith guided me through my journey as a first time author and publisher. She kept me moving through the publishing process, jumping over hurdles and avoiding many pitfalls.
“Not only was Judith instrumental in my writing and editing process, she coached me on how to enter into the world of niche marketing—from presentations to press releases and marketing strategies.
“I have recommended Judith to many of my professional colleagues and other authors who are looking for assistance in writing or publishing. I thank Judith for joining me on my fascinating journey of becoming an author!”
Lynn F. Hellerstein, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO See It. Say It. Do It! The Parent’s & Teacher’s Action Guide to Creating Successful Students & Confident Kids
“I want to thank you for all your priceless knowledge and expertise that you shared with me to help me to create such a wonderful Product line and book! Amlavi LLC and Iris and Her Amazing Garden would not be so popular among our Fans and their children if it was not for your coaching and publishing advice. I can’t believe how much fun I had in your groups and individual meetings nor the amount of time you saved me!”
Dayn Conrad Iris and Her Amazing Garden
“If you need a firm, yet compassionate, kick in the bum to get your writing project completed and out the door, Judith Briles is not only the clear choice—but the greatest value. Don’t spend a lot of money on a bunch of different consultants on writing and publishing; work with Judith first to help you create the best team for your writing project and increase your efficiency. Her salons with other authors cannot be beat, with one-on-one follow-up to keep you on track.”
Susan E. Mead, M.H. Take Back Your Body
“Thank you for all of the valuable information I learned from working with you. My only regret is not signing up sooner!”
Rita Zamora Making Referrals a Reality
“Successful books don’t just happen. As a publisher, I can always tell when an author has had guidance vs. delivering a manuscript unassisted. The books that Judith Briles has steered our way have been award-winning and successful in their markets. It’s not an accident or coincidence. She works closely with her authors, from conception to structure to the “look” of the finished book. Her authors know what to expect, when they are expecting. Her publishers know what they will get.”
David L. Hancock Founder, Morgan James Publishing
“You just finished a masterpiece, just put your creative passion into it, and now don’t know what to do about it? Call for the assistance of Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd. Judith has the knowledge at her fingertips from taking your idea and putting it into words to finding the right editors and the right printers. Need advice on how to market your book? She has a myriad of ideas and knowledge of the ways to do it. Judith is an extraordinary woman who will be YOUR personal shepherd.
“She has been there for us through good and bad, happiness and frustration. We don’t know what we would do without her calmness—we sometimes feel max-frustration.”
Georgann and Jim Hall Parachuting for Gold in Old Mexico
“I can’t think of another person who has the breadth of experience that Judith does, when it comes to books, publishing, writing–and the art and business that swirls around all of these concepts.”
“Judith knows this biz from every angle: As a writer, editor, publisher, speaker, consultant and entrepreneur. She’s also fabulously creative and wonderfully honest. She’s a breath of fresh air an industry full of poseurs.”
Greg Godek 1001 Ways to be Romantic and The Simple Simon series
“Judith Briles knows publishing. She cuts through the myriad of details and snafus that authors face, saving them thousands of dollars in the publishing process.
Judith has authored and published more than 20 books, won multiple awards and has converted her expertise into savvy, doable strategies for authors who want to create, achieve and be financially successful.”
Dan Poynter The Self-Publishing Manual
“Judith Briles—best-selling author and sought-after national speaker in her own right—is also generous to a fault in sharing her hard-earned publishing savvy. As the Colorado Book Shepherd, she’s unique in that she doesn’t do the work for you. Instead, she teaches, mentors and leads the way, empowering her clients along the otherwise treacherous trails of bringing a book first to press, then to market, and ultimately into the hands of targeted readers.”
Mara Purl Milford Haven series
“Not knowing where to begin can be daunting. Until you meet Judith. Working with Judith Briles helped move my book from the computer screen to the printed page.”
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Client Awards
Many of the Book Shepherd Clients have won awards in 2012, including:
Barbara Sternberg won the Bronze IPPY award for the West-Mountain; Best Regional Non-Fiction category for her book, Anne Evans: A Pioneer in Colorado’s Cultural History.
Roger Frame took first place in the Relationship category with the National Indie Excellence Awards for Don’t Carve the Turkey with a Chainsaw. He also won the gold in the Family/Parenting Category of the Living Now Award in the Family Parenting category; the 2012 Global eBook Awards in the Parenting/Family Nonfiction category; and the National Indie Excellence Award in the Relationships category. A final feather was added to his author cap when he picked up the Sponsor’s award covering all categories from the National Indie Excellence awards.
Cathy and Gary Hawk’s book, Get Clarity, The Lights-On Guide to Manifesting Success in Life and Work received a triple win … they won the Finalist Award for Self Help at the 2012 Sixth Annual National Indie Excellence Awards; the Finalist award in Self Help at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards; and a Finalist in the Self-Help: General category in USA Book Awards.
Lynn McLeod keeps racking up awards for From Simms to Zanzibar—this time as a Finalist in USA Books News in the Motivational category.
John Maling was honored with Coffee Table Books kudos for Have You Ever Held a Mountain? in the Indie Excellence Book awards. It also won the Gift Book category from USA Book News Awards and was a Finalist in the Inspiration category.
Mara Purl took top honors in USA Book News Awards in the Romance category for What the Heart Knows and was a Finalist for Foreword’s Book of the Year. Her prequel, When Hummers Dream was the winner for the best Short Story in the Fiction category with USA Book News Awards. Gary and Sharon Worrell picked up top honors in USA Book Awards in the Health: Addiction & Recovery category for their book, Sexual Addiction: One Couple’s Journey to Discover the Strategies for Healing.
Brian Gast took was a Finalist in USA Book News Awards in the Self-Help: Motivational category for Wanting More: Why Some Executives Move from Success to Fulfillment and Others Don’t.
Philip G. Varley first book, Failure is Not an Option: The 12-Step Plan to Successful Turnarounds, was a Finalist in USA Books News’ Business General category.
Gene Morton was Finalist in the USA Book News Awards in the Business: Management & Leadership category and won the Bronze in the Business category in the Axion Book Awards for Leaders First: Six Bold Steps to Sustain Breakthroughs in Construction
Doug Krug’s book, The Missing Piece in Leadership: How to Create the Future You Want was a Finalist in the Business: General category with the USA Books News Awards.
Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek’s book, Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations was a Finalist in USA Books News Awards Business: General category.
Luci Berardi was honored to be a Finalist in USA Book News Awards in the Women’s Issues category for her memoir: Chasing Rainbows: My Triumph Over Ovarian Cancer.
Joan McWilliams a finalist in the eBook Parenting/Family category from the Global eBook Awards for her book, Parenting Plans for Families After Divorce.
Previous winners that The Book Shepherd had the pleasure to work with:
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein has won multiple IPPY, Indie Excellence, EVVY and USA Book News awards for See It. Say It. Do It! in the Parenting and How to categories.
Rhonda Spellman combined her amazing journey with her son and family dealing with Autism and garnered an EVVY in Nonfiction for The Journey, Home from Autism.
Jim Hall received an EVVY for his breath-taking stories in the Memoir category for Parachuting for Gold in Old Mexico.
Doug Koktavy has received multiple accolades and awards including the first place in the Writers Digest Self-Published category and EVVY award for The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer.
John Maling is a multi-award winning author taking the top EVVY spot for Poetry for Have You Ever Held a Mountain?
Lynda Barbaccia has earned multiple awards including the EVVY in Spirituality/Religion and Self-Help categories for Simple Wisdom.
Jeanette Flannery Courtand won an EVVY award in the Children’s category forToothful Tales.
John Maling works closely with The Book Shepherd as Chief Editor. Not only is he a multi-award winning book author, he works on multi-award winning books, including:
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