Want to Create a Speech or Workshop?
You should. Publishing has changed dramatically over the past few years. Book stores may not be your niche … your place to sell books. Why discount 40-65% from your retail price when you can get 100%? Why risk returns? Why wait to get paid months later when a book does get sold?
With Speaking, you sell books at your presentation, get immediately paid and don’t have to worry that a bunch of books will be returned demanding a refund or credit. It just doesn’t happen in the speaking business. Which is great news for all authors.
Judith will assist you in structuring your Speech or Workshop; identify your key areas to emphasize; choreograph your signature stories; show you how to make the Speaking One-Sheet that connects with meeting planners; demonstrate what techniques to use to sell onsite as well as ways to pre-sell books to a group; determine what markets you should reach out to and market your presentations and rehearse you.
It’s work, she expects you to commit and get it done. You need to meet personally with her at her offices in Colorado. You will have pre-work and homework. Fees are a drop in the bucket when you consider that your first speech can net $3,500 PLUS book sales.
Feedback
“Thank you for all of the valuable information I learned at your Newbie Publishing Salon. My only regret is not signing up for this class sooner! I look forward to seeing you at future sessions.”
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“Thanks so much for inviting me to join the Newbie Salon. The day was informative, fun, and exhilarating. I learned so much and have new energy for my project.”
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Salons
Dr. Judith Briles’ Publishing Salons will fast-forward your publishing venture, saving you thousands of dollars. Held in her offices in an all day format, Salons are limited to 4 participants and focus on eight areas:
- Newbie Authors (How do I create a book?);
- Intermediate/Advanced Authors (What do I do now that I have a book?);
- PR-Media (How to and Strategies on how to get it out there and create buzz);
- Speaking (Crafting a talk or workshop around the theme of the book);
- Story Telling (Create your signature stories that make you shine);
- Power Point Presentations (Creating slides that will “wow” your audience); and
- Webinars (Crafting and using the tools to present smoothly).
Successfully Publish, Publicize, and Speak about your book NOW!
Get Creative, Practical and Doable Publishing, Media-PR, Marketing, Speaking, Webinar, Presenting & Story Telling Coaching and Advice from:
Dr. Judith Briles has created 7 Salons –Publishing (Newbie and Intermediate/Advanced), Media-PR, Speaking, Story Telling, Power Point Presentations and Creating Webinars. Each one is designed for authors who are serious about creating a book that people will pick up and buy as well as present to audiences … and, who want to make money, lots of it. It’s time to invest in your writing, your publishing, your career, your future.
She has published 26 books, sold in excess of one million copies, sold foreign rights in 16 countries, been featured on over 1000 radio, TV programs and has been honored nationally for her work based on many of her books. Judith has the credentials.
This allows Judith to give a one-on-one
attention for each participant.
Each include a continental breakfast, snacks and lunch. Weather permitting, some sessions will be held outdoors!
Reservations are made by calling Judith’s office
303-627-9179 or by emailing her. All major credit cards accepted.
Newbie Publishing Salon … Designed for anyone who is thinking about a book or who has started one and hasn’t completed it. Published authors included…let’s face it, sometimes you get stuck or are searching for “the new idea” or have it, but are not quite sure which way to go.
Participants of this one-day workshop will:
- Create titles and covers that say “pick me up, buy me.”
- Learn how to move beyond procrastination and get your book done.
- Find your muse
- Book Map your idea
- Learn the 5 biggest mistakes to avoid
- Learn savvy secrets to pre-sell your book while writing it
- Learn how to side-step procrastination
- Embrace techniques to reduce book creation and production holdups.
- Learn the 5 key tips to tighten editing and save money
- Understand the dollars and sense of publishing
- Getting organized–what steps do you need to take now … and what can be deferred
- Post Mini-consultation of 30 minutes
Intermediate/Advanced Publishing Salon … Designed for anyone who has finished their book and is ready to go to the second stage of layout, cover and interior design or for some who has actually printed the book and now wants to start or redirect the marketing process.
Participants of this one-day workshop will:
- Create the hook that says “buy this book”
- Create titles and covers that say “pick me up, buy me”
- Understand the true cost of your book
- Printing — POD or Traditional?
- Create ways to make you the instant expert
- Coin new words that are specific to your work
- Learn how to sell your books at 90% plus of retail price
- Identify and select projects that will take you to the next level
- Learn savvy secrets to pre-sell your book
- Learn how to pitch to book clubs
- Learn how to deal with wholesalers and distributors
- Generate mail-box money from spin-off products
- Design book-signing events that sell books
- Identify ways to create multiple sales
- Embrace techniques to reduce book creation and production holdups
- Create your platform to sell your books
- Organizing the publishing process and rolling out your book
- Determine if foreign rights will work for your book
- Post mini-consultation of 30 minutes
Media/PR Salon … Designed for the author who wants to maximize media interviews, publicity and PR strategies.
Participants of this one-day workshop will:
- Create the hooks that say “book me on your show”
- Develop media releases that soar
- Create a plan that is viable
- Create PR, media, marketing tips
- Create a realistic Media-PR spending plan
- Create the ultimate one-sheet for producers
- Put the pizzazz in your promotions
- Create a 3 minute interview
- Role play media interviews
Speaking Salon … Ideal for anyone who wants to create a keynote or workshop around their book. If you have a book … you should be speaking on it.
Participants of this one-day workshop will:
- Save time by Judith’s Speech Mapping technique
- Solidify your thoughts into a structure
- Learn openings and closings
- Learn how to connect with your audience with personalizing your presentation
- Learn how to reduce a one hour talk to 10 minutes if you have to on the spot
- Identify your “signature” story
- Learn when to use visuals and when to go solo
- Be original
- Find and enhance your own stories
- How to deal with Q & A
- Work with mini coaching session
Story Telling Salon … Ideal for anyone who wants to create signature stories for a keynote or workshop around their book. Great speakers create original stories that paint the landscape of their message. It’s what separates the professionals from the amateurs.
Participants of this one-day workshop will:
- Create fabulous openings and closings
- Learn how to connect with your audience with personalizing your presentation
- Create your “signature” story
- Learn when to use visuals and when to go solo
- Be original, not just a copy of what everyone else does
- Find and enhance your own stories
- Work with mini coaching sessions
- You are on … you’ll present the complete story (or stories) or what you’ve got … or at least give me the key items, so that I can craft a signature story to take home
- Take home a video of your story ideas
Power Point Presentation Salon … NEW in 2008, this Salon has been created from the requests of past Salon participants and by Judith’s own need of having to be a participant in too many programs that use mediocre to awful visuals. Ideal for anyone who wants to create fabulous visuals to compliment a keynote or workshop around their book. Great speakers know when to use visuals and when not to; as well as how to use them to make a strong point, add humor and visually carry their message to every person in the audience. Participants–please bring your lap top and a copy of the presentation (if you have one) you currently use on a memory stick. This Salon is guaranteed to take your speaking to the next level.
Participants of this one-day workshop will:
- Create fabulous slides
- Learn how to connect with your audience with cartoons, stats (when appropriate), tips, sayings and much more
- Create opening and closing slides
- Learn when to use visuals and when to go solo
- Create original slides with words and pictures
- Work with mini coaching sessions where Judith will actually alter your slides onsite to “kick them up” to the next level
- Spotlight… present what’s created to the rest of the group as a mock audience for their candid input
- 1/2 hour personal consult with Judith
Webinar Salon … Ideal for anyone who wants to create another way to get their message out. Webinars can be live and arhived, allowing participants/viewers to view on their time … not yours. Savvy authors and presenters know that communicating through the Internet increases your visibility and can enhance your pocketbook … without getting on a plane! Using Webinars identifies you as a “thought leader” and increases the knowledge and expertise of your participants all through your computer desktop. This Salon is co-presented with Michael Zabinski, the technical brains behind Judith’s Webinars.
Participants of this one-day workshop will:
- Learn how Webinars can drive your PR and Marketing
- Use the Webinar Map to create a customize presentation
- How to write compelling content
- How to create the best visuals
- What it takes to broadcast successfully
- How to price your presentation for your market
- How to draw new audiences and make money distributing your Webinar
- The necessary techniques for a great broadcast … and so much more
Fast-track your publishing, media and speaking
learning curves … today!
learning curves … today!