by Judith Briles | Feb 11, 2025 | Author Alert, Author Success, Book Publishing
Yes Virginia … There Are Publishing Predators in Your Midst The author, publishing, writing world may have reached Peak Scam. Pitching you that their “service” is essential … and it is not. Authors must be on alert. I am a HUGE fan and supporter of the must-read blog...
by Judith Briles | Feb 4, 2025 | Author Success, Book awards, Book Awards, Book Marketing, Book Publicity, Book Success
The Wide, Wide World of Book Awards – 2025 Should Authors Enter Book Awards? Which book awards do you enter? Do they matter? And should YOU stick your book toe in the water? Have you ever wondered what do NY Times bestselling authors Julie Andrews, Brad Thor,...
by Judith Briles | Jan 28, 2025 | Author Success, Blogging
Author Alert: Is Your Blog M.I.A. … Missing in Action? Is your blog stumbling or limping along? Is it failing to be noticed in social media? Do you forget to use essential hashtags and media handles? Are you, as an author expert, missing in action? No more …...
by Judith Briles | Jan 21, 2025 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Book Selling, Book Signings, Book Success
Tips for Authors for Signing Their Books Forty-four years ago, I had my first book signing. It was at a local bookstore in my home town and I was clueless at what to expect … and really what to do—just show up. Thankfully, the store was a pro at having events and went...
by Judith Briles | Jan 7, 2025 | Author Success, Book Marketing
I wish I had created this long ago… my own day for annual calendar It’s time to step up to your influence building plate. Why not do it by having a special day, or week, or even a month each year that’s all about you and/or your book … or your expertise? Create one...
by Judith Briles | Dec 24, 2024 | Author Success, Holiday Book Marketing
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah … from my home to yours By mid-next week, gulp, the beginning of 2025 bubbles up. Winter Solstice landed on December 21st, a favorite day of mine … which means that THREE more minutes of daylight are added each day forward until...
