The Book Shepherd’s Blog … Tips for Author and Publishing Success

Not a day goes by that authors are not hit with something that has an AI scam attached to it....

Every author will encounter critics, doubters, and naysayers—sometimes from unexpected places. The key is to keep writing, keep believing, and...

Your email list is a treasure chest in your book marketing tool kit. Have you Built the platform? Are you...

Short is the new black. Less is more. Learn how cutting fillers, redundancies, and unnecessary words can make your writing...

George Gershwin’s classic, “ Fascinating Rhythm” is the perfect element to begin the authoring quest with. Your book, your writing,...

Habits are different and usually evolve into an unconscious format. Getting up Brushing your teeth … starting the am beverage....

Smart author marketing tips from the Shark Tank tips. Think book publishing success by focusing on 9 key components that...

Do you know your purpose? Do you know what you are passionate about?

In a publishing world full of decisions, distractions, and dubious shortcuts, the central message of How to Avoid Book Publishing...

What does it really mean to “be yourself”? Discover a thoughtful reflection on personal growth, authenticity, and becoming the person...

Don’t poo-poo the Amazon bestseller claim. Join Judith Briles to create a kick butt Amazon bestseller of your dreams to...

What is great? Define it for yourself and for your work … and for what you want from everyone you...

Success in publishing rarely happens overnight. The Author’s Walk reframes the journey as steady steps—each one purposeful, practical, and powerful.

For me, when it’s an important issue, I need more choices. If I’m being surveyed, doesn’t my true opinion matter?

Change is in the writing and publishing air and authors need to get comfortable with discomfort.

One of my pet peeves is when people practice or present work of mediocrity. It could be something you’ve bought,...

Having a VA is part of the successful author‘s MO. But what if the author needs help quickly? What if...

For years, I’ve encourage authors to integrate an auto drive in many of the things they do with their marketing—a...

Stratira takes your book and creates an entire customized marketing campaign in minutes. It's magic, and you've got to see...

The underlying theme is creating an environment where you are motivated, get guidance when you need it, and empowered to...