Calling all writers … discover the awesome resource that the Thesaurus Collection delivers. Created by Angela Ackerman and Becca Publis, you will learn about:

- a database to get unstuck when writing emotions,

-dealing with positive and negative traits,

-how to describe character motivations … -even tips on describing and using weather and settings that you’ve never thought of.

AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles--The Book Shepherd--loves to discover new resources—you will too! Listen to the podcast:

One of the hottest social media formats for authors and book selling is Instagram.

-What is it?

-How do you use it?

-What tips can authors use to position their expertise and books in this fast moving image rich platform.

You will get the how-tos in setting up, posting, using hashtags, and adding images in with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles.

I’ve been using slides for decades in my presentations. What I learned in less than 60 minutes on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing will change how I create future PowerPoint presentations for when I speak or do webinars … and it will start me on the path to create slide makeovers for all I have—and there are a lot.

On this podcast, PowerPoint magician Dr. Jaclyn Kostner joins me and reveals an array of tips and tricks to take your slides into the next century—it’s bye-bye boring slides for sure. Podcast:

Authors know that social media is a must for book influence and book marketing.

—how do you control it;

-how do you know which platforms to use; -how do you decide;

-how often do you post;

-what new tools should be used for book marketing and launching;

and plenty more.

Get ready for a mini course in just 57 minutes that will revamp and goose what you are doing to position yourself and your books on social media with

Host of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Judith Briles and her guest, Karen Liz Albert who brings 20 of years of marketing to the mix. Podcast:

Taxes are rarely fun … and this week’s show is one of those “essentials” that all authors need to listen to.

With Podcast Host Judith Briles is Abby Eisenkraft, a federally licensed Enrolled Agent (EA) and Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA) … YOu will get:

- home office deductions—what you can’t and what you can;

-how to deal with receipts (make copies of all thermal receipts);

-how to deduct your cell phone (and most will get it disallowed if the cell phone that is used for business is bundled with others);

-an eye-opening, segment on facial recognition and identify theft. Alert: any personal photos posted on social media exposes you. Yikes.

Listen in--this is an essential show for all authors on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Book launches that are based on the “traditional” publishing methods don’t work for self and indie authors—gather new strategies for the new author along with a variety of ideas on repurposing old content.

The savvy author needs to think creatively about how to use his or her strengths to reach the ideal reader. AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles has Book coach and editor Anne Janzer back to brainstorm the keys to author success.

As an author, think about your skills: writing ad copy, creating graphics, coming up with pithy quotes, using Instagram, talking with strangers, helping people one-on-one, teaching, podcasting (or being a guest), writing (of course), etc. These are all components that authors use to create longer-term, sustainable book marketing strategies. Listen in to the show and podcast:

Amazon has made massive changes over the summer months leaving authors and publishers in confusion and at times, chaos. Today's show with book expert Amy Collins an publishing expert and host Judith Briles is designed to make sense our of the chaos. Your take-aways include How to use:

- Amazon Marketing Services,

- What to do about Create Space

- How to use Amazon's KDP

- the Early Book Review program

- When to use Amazon's Unlimited program

- ebooks in bulk strategy

- get the "buy button" on Amazon page

- and lots more.

It's a jammed packed hour with Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and her weekly podcast: AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Calling all authors who has a story in their book—fiction and nonfiction. Can it be on the screen as in film or TV? If that's a YES, It’s time for you to discover StoryRocket.com.

An awesome new platform that brings producers to you. Best, it’s free to be a member. With host Judith Briles on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to book Publishing is Ana Benitez, CEO and a producer herself.

She is a two-time Emmy winner and a passionate advocate for helping authors take their Books to Screen. Storyrocket.com is a one-of-kind platform where authors can post their stories for the Entertainment Industry to discover YOU.

It brings the insiders to you. Love it. Discover how this platform works and how it can benefit you. Don't miss this edition of AuthorU-Your GUide to Book Publishing with The Book Shepherd, Judith Briles.

Hey authors: tune into how to position themselves as the speaker for any event.

-Are there tips and tricks in getting marketed as a speaker?

-How about getting the attention of meeting planners and decision makers? -Do you have to be a perfect speaker? -Is there an ideal time for an author to start seeking speaking gigs?

Answers to all those questions and more on this edition of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and her guest, Tonya Hofmann, president of the Public Speakers Association.

In this podcast of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Judith Briles brings back Kimberley Grabas to explore:

-ways to roll out a book;

-to create a rolling book launch;

-how to find the sweet spot in building relations with readers and buyers;

-how to uncover and deal with the 5 major roadblocks that authors encounter; -and how to deal with the author resistance mindset.

All this and much more—join in: