by Judith Briles | Feb 14, 2023 | Author Success, Book Publishing, Book Success
I must write year-round… but for my personal writing … as in a new book, the seasons matter. As in sunshine. As in sunshine—meaning spring, summer, and fall are my chosen seasons. I’m a confessed seasonal writing for when it comes to settle into the next...
by bs_admin | Dec 20, 2022 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Book Success, Publishing
Hey Authors … Is Your Website Contact Page a Loser? It’s my pet peeve time of the month … In early November, I had great fun at my Speaking Unplugged event held in Denver. Sold Out, it was a two-day intensive with 20-plus authors deep-diving into the speaking world....
by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 4, 2020 | Author Mistakes, Author Success, Book Awards, Book Marketing
Niche Books and Niche Publishing Deliver Bankable Results When authors say their book is for everybody, a reality check is needed. Your book is not for everyone. Ever. My truthiness: the more you niche yourself, the bigger your fan base; the greater your reader market...
by bookshepherd_admin | Mar 10, 2020 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Shepherd, Kick Butt Author Tips
Oh yes … a book is a wonderful thing! The catch is, people need to pick it up and read it. We authors need tips and tricks … and promo tools to encourage the “pick up” factor. This is beyond social media postings and people buzzing. It’s...
by bookshepherd_admin | Jan 23, 2016 | Kick Butt Author Tips
Blogging is an essential element in your social media outreach. The first quarter of the year is always a good time to kick off ideas to regenerate or just goose you to update what you are doing in the blog world.Here is a quick 6 step formula to rock your...