by Judith Briles | Jul 11, 2026 | Book Marketing, Saturday Blog
“Book Marketing Made Simple” The good news: book marketing today is easier than it was 20 years ago. It is simple. The bad news: most authors fail to set the stage to make it so. What? … you say! Yup … tis what I say … to do. Write a book that others want...
by bookshepherd_admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Author Success, Publishing, Writing Success
At any given time, you will be in a group of people. Many of them within the group desire to write and publish a book. Some will say it out loud, others internalize it … think about it: “someday” I’ll write my book. Why write a book? Let me...
by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Book Industry News, Publishing Predators
Oh, what a tangled web they weave … publishing predators are breeding with the surge of authors now by-passing traditional publishing. Over half of books published today are by the self and indie publishers. Traditional publishers are taking notice and are now...
by Judith Briles | Aug 6, 2024 | Author Alert, Author Mistakes, Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Publishing
Author Alert … Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Publishing Publishing has always been a marathon … if fact, a series of them. If you are looking for an overnight sensation, you are doomed to failure. Publishing takes time. No matter if you are on the...
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...
