by Judith Briles | Jun 30, 2026 | Author Success, Book Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
It’s America’s Birthday Week… Celebrate the Freedom of Writing and Being an Author This Saturday is the 4th of July … a huge day in America. It’s America’s birthday. For some, the celebration of America’s independence becomes a stretch weekend. Since it’s...
by Judith Briles | Jun 13, 2026 | Saturday Blog, Writing Tip
“Punch Up and Unstuff Your Writing.” She was very unhappy … vs She was sad. She was miserable. It was a series of totally unfortunate events … vs It was a series of unfortunate events. The glass was filled completely with water … vs The glass was filled to...
by Judith Briles | Nov 4, 2025 | Author Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Hey Authors … what’s in your writing closet? Smart writers use the Hemingway app—it’s free for online use or upgrade to the Lifetime and park it on your website for easy peasy access. The Hemingway App becomes the author’s secret sauce for writing pop and pizazz. The...
by Judith Briles | May 27, 2025 | Publishing, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Writing Fiction Better Transitioning from non-fiction to fiction writing is REALLY hard. So hard, that many who attempt it roll back to what they know and delete fiction writer off their bio. Two different writing styles … two different animals. Nonfiction is more...
by Judith Briles | Mar 10, 2025 | Author Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Authors … Don’t Let Your Words Disappear or Die … Trees have been on my mind as winter begins to exit the season dance card. I saw changes in them over the last month. The wind where I live has been more active and stronger than I can remember in the 30-plus...
by Judith Briles | Feb 18, 2025 | Book Publishing, Writing Tip
Ask Judith ANYTHING about Book Publishing and Book Marketing The Book Shepherd is YOURS for 60 Minutes! ASK Dr. Judith Briles … about Book Publishing and Book Marketing and What Else? Ask Dr. Judith is the place for Aspiring Authors and Published Authors to...