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

Dr. Judith Briles advises authors to create a special circle of contacts that become an advisory board—ready to give them...

Book marketing doesn't have to be complicated. Discover why the best marketing starts with writing a book people want to...

Every book should have a copyright page. The Book Shepherd Judith Briles identifies the essential elements every author should include...

New information can challenge what you once believed. The real question isn't whether change is difficult—it's whether you're willing to...

Author Alert: Celebrate the freedom of writing and being an author and speak out against the censorship and banning of...

Every week gives you 168 hours. How you use them determines your progress, your purpose, and your success. Discover why...

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?