How one idea created a successful podcast for authors

by Judith Briles | May 23, 2023 | Book Success, Podcasts, Tips for Authors

Great Things Start with an Idea … What Are You Waiting For? Six-plus years ago …  I had an idea. I didn’t know how to put it all together … or execute it, but I had an idea. Today, that idea has influenced millions of authors since I finally took the leap and just did...

Author Essential Question-Who’s Are You Writing in Your Mind?

by Judith Briles | May 2, 2023 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Book Success

Author Essential Question: Who’s in Your Mind When You Write? Over the 20 years I’ve worked with authors … the 40 years I’ve been writing and encouraging others to write and publish, it was—and still is—interesting to hear many authors stumble when asked three...

A question for authors: Have you been hit with the Author Glaze Factor?

by Judith Briles | Apr 25, 2023 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Book Success

Do You Have the Author Glaze Factor? The deer in the headlight look is common when authors hear the phrase “social media marketing.” When the glaze factor settles in, the heels dig in and resistance oozes from every pour. I know that resistance—I resisted it too. The...

Join Authors at BN in April PLUS free Publishing Workshop April 22-23

by Judith Briles | Apr 18, 2023 | Barnes & Nobles, Book Publishing, Book Signings, Book Success

SATURDAY at Colorado Blvd. – April 22 … 9 am to 5 pm SUNDAY at Southlands – April 23 … 10 am to 5 pm Join Local Bestselling and Award-Winning AuthorYOU Members at Colorado Barnes & Noble Stores in April. AuthorYOU authors will be celebrated...

Create Snappy Sizzling Book Back Cover & Marketing Copy

by Judith Briles | Apr 11, 2023 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Book Success, Writing Success

How to Create and Write Snappy Sassy Sizzling Book Back Cover & Marketing Copy It’s Bye-Bye Boring Back Book Cover time … You don’t need an MBA or Ph.D. to be good at creating clever and engaging copy. Are you ready to stop creating boring titles, headlines, and...

Author Smarts Today … Are You Findable and Visible?

by Judith Briles | Apr 4, 2023 | Author Success, Book Publishing, Book Success

Author Smarts … Are You Visible? Or Are You in a Fog? The Internet has changed a lot of the rules of yesterday … yesteryear. It’s fast-forwarded time … today, it’s all about being “out there”—exposed, talked about, findable. How do people find you?...