by Judith Briles | Jul 25, 2023 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing
When’s the Last Time You Visited Your Author Goals? What better time than NOW to get out the author and book crystal ball, shake it up, and gaze into it. What’s working for you now. What isn’t? What worked last year? What didn’t? If you have the magic wand, what would...
by bs_admin | Jul 18, 2023 | Author Success, Book awards
Indie Author Book Awards to consider Should Authors Enter Book Awards? Which book awards do you enter? Do they matter? And should YOU stick your book toe in the water? Let’s start with the first question. The answer: sometimes. Depending upon the tenacity of the...
by Judith Briles | Jul 11, 2023 | Author Power, Author Success
When a Crisis Strikes, Authors’ Words Matter One person can make a difference—many will build a strong and thriving community. And another can shatter a community, harming many and in some cases destroying the essence of their breath, leaving their families and...
by Judith Briles | Jul 4, 2023 | Author Success, Book Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
It’s America’s Birthday… Celebrate the Freedom of Writing and Being an Author Today is the 4th of July … a huge day in America. It’s America’s birthday. For some, the celebration of America’s independence started days before the 4th—stretching it over many. Last...
by Judith Briles | Jun 27, 2023 | Author Alert, Author Mistakes, Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing
Author Alert … Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Publishing Publishing has always been a marathon … if fact, a series of them. If you are looking for an overnight sensation, you are doomed to failure. Publishing takes time. No matter if you are on the...
by Judith Briles | Jun 20, 2023 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Book Sales, Book Success, Publishing, Publishing Predators
Don’t Become a Cash Cow for Someone … One of the most common questions I get asked via my social media and at conferences is, “What will my book cost to publish?” And my answer is always, “It depends …” It depends on how you publish...