by Judith Briles | Jan 20, 2026 | Author Success, Book Design
After spending several hours with a client who was incredibly frustrated and most likely PO’d at me for being the messenger. What she had so carefully structured in her 8 x 11 print out version was most likely NOT going to be the same presentation in the interior...
by bs_admin | Mar 22, 2022 | AuthorYOU Extravaganxa, Book Marketing
Only Attend the Extravaganza if You Want Author Success Pre Extravaganza April 7 Extravaganza April 8-9 Be There for Craft, Publishing, and Community You will learn. You will network. You will laugh. 8 Reasons for ALL Authors to Attend the AuthorYOU Extravaganza...
by bookshepherd_admin | Apr 29, 2017 | Kick Butt Author Tips
Authors: Step Away from Images for Book Cover that You Are Emotionally Attached To … Rarely is it the right choice. Rarely. Your book cover is not you, your friends, or your family. Book covers are for your book buyers. What grabs them? Gets their attention? Shouts...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 1, 2015 | Book Marketing, Holiday Book Marketing
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed… Now “ads” are popping to snag all those who might have missed out … and guess what, some of the deals will be better than what were originally offered. If you think you missed out on the holiday book-buying rush by not...
by bookshepherd_admin | Sep 1, 2015 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Success, Books
When interviewing a prospective book designer, ask these key questions:What is his or her experience in book production? This isn’t the time for your to work with a designer newbie—you want someone who has years of experience. Your designer to-be should have...
