by Judith Briles | Oct 31, 2023 | Author Success, Book Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
A few years ago, I spent a weekend in Steve Kaplan’s comedy workshop along with several other authors. Kaplan is an author and comedy expert and guru to some of the top stars and TV shows in the industry. Yup, we watched video clips of classic comedy sketches (hello...
by Judith Briles | Aug 22, 2023 | Author Success, Blogging, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Blog Ideas to the Rescue for Authors! Are you having one of those days? Maybe a week? Has your brain has taken a time out or a mini vacation? Can’t think of a thing … not a single thing … to blog about. Ideas just don’t gel. The words are stuck. Your creativity spark...
by Judith Briles | Jun 13, 2023 | AI, Author Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Why QuickWrite AI is the One for Authors … Earlier this year, I grabbed the special on the QuickWrite AI program because of the creator of it. Adazing and CJ McDaniel. Every tool I’ve purchased from him for myself and recommended to my clients has been...
by Judith Briles | Oct 11, 2022 | Author Success, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Footnote and Endnote Mania … Do You or Don’t You in Your Writing? I repeatedly get questions about the use of Footnotes and Endnotes. My usual advice is–don’t, at least with Footnotes. Unless you are doing an academic or clinical type of book, they tend to...
by Judith Briles | Jul 5, 2022 | Author Power, Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Writing Success, Writing Tip
The Freedom to Write Should Be Celebrated Every Day Monday was the 4th of July … a huge day in America. Many starts in early—this year, last Friday was mostly likely the kickstart. Flags were out. Families and friends gathered at picnics, barbecues, movies, and...
by Judith Briles | Dec 21, 2021 | CrowdFunding, Judith Briles - The Book Shepherd, Writing Success, Writing Tip
Ho … Ho … Ho … Perfect Gifts for Authors and Writers Authors and Writers welcome wise words and practical publishing guidance and tips. Within my many books, you’ll find a treasure chest of “gifts” for your reading, learning, and implementation pleasure. Start...
