In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the key elements of writing a book proposal. Typically done when a traditional publisher and agent need … the smart author knows that a proposal becomes a roadmap and guide.

You will take away:

-What is a book proposal and what is its purpose?

-Why does a book proposal matter to author success?

-Why write a book proposal?

-When should a book proposal be written?

-What are the most important elements in a book proposal?

-What are the lesser-known things that an author needs to include?

-How do you take the stress out of the process?

-If you have a professional do one, what does it cost?

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

It’s ranked in the Top Ten of book marketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Discover the Historical Traveler for Research and Enhancing Your Storyline

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles invites promo expert and history hunter Jackie Lapin. She is the founder of Conscious Media Relations, a media relations agency specializing in all matters relating to mind, body and spirit.

Jackie is a historical traveler journeying to the past through historical sites, events, and cultures, encompassing both ancient and modern forms of travel.

You will take away:

-How to maximize locations within a book’s storyline.

-Tips for using locations, hashtags, and tagging in social media posting.

-How authors can use www.TheHistoricalTraveler.com for free.

-Discover a special Book Directory and how you can get your book into it.

-Use the Historical Traveler as a research tool for your writing.

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Mara Purl back to retrace her 35 years in becoming an overnight success with her series of books and connecting with like genre bestselling authors.

You will take away:

-How to seed an ideal that can become a publishing empire.

-The importance of building a team to support the author’s vision.

-How to plan and execute a book series celebration.

-How an author can create an international bridge with words.

-How to build a fictional community based on one that exists.

-The multi-marathon of publishing.

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Hey AUTHORS ... Your Voice Is Your Superpower!

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Rachel Alena, voice coach and professional narrator joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to use your voice in marketing, in speaking, and in book marketing. She is a talent agent who helps authors and actors find their vocal superpowers to bring their stories to life. Are you ready?

What you will get will be a variety of success tips from a voice pro that wil maximizing the sound and quality of your voice.

You will take away:

-Why your voice matters from the get-go.

-Why your voice is the powerhouse it is.

-How to find the magic moments in your book to emphasize for your audiobook.

-Discover the anatomy of a great narrator.

-Building blocks for creating an audiobook that instantly connects with listener include clarity, rhythm, tone, and emotional connection.

-Learn how to use script notes to keep your delivery consistent.

-Discover the common mistakes that cause listeners to drift away.

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the how, why, and when to create author and book goals.

You will take away:

-Your takeaways include:

-Why is it so important for authors to set goals?

-What are different types of author goals?

-How does networking figure into author goals?

-What stops authors from setting and accomplishing goals?

-How do you know when it's time to review, refresh, or hit the pause button on your goals?

-Discover the DEB Method.

-Why authors should make their own rules.

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

Why Listening Can Elevate

Authors for Book Success

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck, Chief Listening Officer, and founder and visionary for the USA Global TV & Radio Network. Her network has created over 8,100 show to over 40 countries. Dr. Jacalyn is known as the Listening Mentor. Her website is www.USAGlobalTV.com.

You will take away:

-What Elevated Listening is and why you should care.

-Why listening is a crucial tool all authors.

-What the four areas of Elevated Listening is.

 How authors can raise their success quotients by listening to understand, notjust to respond.

-How intentional listening can build an author brand.

-How being a podcast guest can increase book sales and add to author credibility

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

One Author’s Journey from Idea to Movie Option

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Author Steve Snyder to join her. Taking four plus years to gather his father’s journals, letters, doing the research, Steve created the “rest of the story” and brought his father’s WWII MIA for seven months to life in Shot Down—The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth. I had the pleasure of working with Steve 15 years ago that create a book that sold mega thousands of copies, printings, gathering over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, winning over 20 book awards, and this year, signed a movie option with the Sam Houston Southwest Investment Fund.

You will take away:

-What research was involved—from letters, to interviews, to travel to get the “rest of the story.”

-How one USA MIA became a beloved hero in Belgium.

-How to pull the reader into an emotional commitment to the storyline.

-How to niche market a book.

-How to turn a dream and passion into a sought-after speaking career.

-How to keep a story and book alive.

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jill Lublin, co-author of Guerrilla Publicity joins Dr. Judith Briles for a lively and informative hour of how to get your books visible and buzz worthy. Get ready for how to use publicity to boost leads, visibility and book sales.

You will take away:

-Insider tips on what the media outlets want today.

-Get instant actionable techniques that will boost your visibility.

-Tips on how to drive book buyers to your book tables and website.

-Why your local media is HOT!

-Why sound bites are essential in pitching and connecting.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Michelle Renee, for a lively and informative hour of how to step up your contacts and visibility and reduce the time it takes for book marketing and influence building forward.

Your takeaways include:

-If you don’t automate, your contacts and leads will go cold.

-Spending unnecessary time on manual process leads to missed opportunities.

-Today’s world expects immediate responses.

-What a CRM is and why one matters to you.

-How CRMs save time, money, and resources.

-Tips for reducing the number of marketing tools you use.

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns.

Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jackie Lapin, visionary of Conscious Media Relations radio/Podcast Tours. One of your goals should be to get on podcasts—lot of them. Jackie’s website is: https://consciousmediarelations.com/ —make sure you download her Tech Tools Treasure Chest.

You will take aways include:

-What goes into a media kit so you don’t waste time fulfilling multiple requests by the host.

-What to put in the subject line that will cut through the noise.

-Time-saving shortcuts to secure a ton of podcasts.

-A way to secure 30 interviews without doing nearly ANY work.

-How to get your book on 1,000 apps in front of 500,000 people.

-How to impress speaker bookers or podcasts quickly and easily.

-The tool that will give you a resource for just about anything you want as an author.

And, of course, much more.

Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.