Discover what successful authors know about getting publicity for their books … and you may not. Joining host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is ace author and book publicist Sandy Lawrence.

-Great discussion on book clubs—finding them and working with them;

-which social media platforms are better for you book and which ones not to waste your time on; and

-making sure you always using the #1 thing that will enhance and increase your visibility.

Discover what Martha Stewart, George Will and other NY Times best sellers have in common: it’s Karen Strauss, who reveals the NY publishing push out that’s done for “the front list authors” to independent and small press authors in this edition of the Author U-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

Take-aways include:

-Today's options for publishing today;

-the pros and cons of hybrid publishing;

-strategies that NY publishing houses use for author promo;

Answers here and so much more on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, author of 36 books and winner of 30 book awards.

OMG... Kick in the Butt podcast for all writers on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and master fiction editor Barb Wilson.

—Did you know that there are over 10,000 grammar and English rules?—it’s why the Chicago Manual is super thick! -Do the best you can do—definitely get a solid editor at your side.

-Make sure you keep verb tense and which person (first or third) consistent throughout.

-Info dumping—telling vs showing—overuse of adverbs—not getting characters fully developed—and so much more are covered in this fun podcast for the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing show.

Excellent tips from master fiction editor Barb Wilson who will be doing the writing workshop on Sunday, August 26th post the AuthorYOU Extravaganza. I definitely plan on attending and learning my tips to enhance my writing.

Tune into goose your writing power.

The savvy author knows that pitching is essential to their success. Knowing what to say; when to say it; and how to to say it enables authors to position themselves as author experts. Get the magic that comes from the Perfect Pitch.

This week's show has a leader in the publicity field, the Publicity Hound Joan Stewart is back with fast ideas on how to move your book to the next level when it comes to PR.

If you want to compete in the "book industry" ... knowing tricks to grab producers, reporters, meeting planners, your Fans and Fans to be attention. Host Judith Briles of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and Joan have lots in store for you. Get ready to take fast notes. Listen in:

Do numbers really tell all? The answer is NO, when it comes to where sales are coming from for books, eBooks and audiobooks. The truth is that what is reported by the APA—American Publishers Assn reflect the numbers of are not presenting “the big picture”. What’s that? It must include what is happening in the independent and self-publishing selling stream. AND, that number is impressive—if fact HUGE. The Self and Indie publishing markets are growing and substantial. And one, that you should be doing a happy dance around.

Listen in as AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing host Judith Briles with Amy Collins dig into what’s really happening; what genres are selling the most in fiction and nonfiction. It's an important podcast on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

One of the best ways to sell books is to speak. The question becomes: who pays speakers. And how do authors find them? With Judith Briles for this podcast is Ed Rigsbee, an expert in getting booked to speak for both associations and societies.

You will discover:

-how to find the true decision maker who hires speakers

-how to get paid to speak

-how to find paid speaking gigs

-when to speak for free

-how to get paid to speak for associations

Another "how to" podcast with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Publicity veteran Irwin Zucker joins host Judith Briles on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

With over 60 years in promoting authors, Irwin offers imagination and insight to what’s happening in today’s PR world. His sage advice: it’s going to be up to the author—he or she is the primary conduit to selling the book.

Did you know that email is the preferred way to contact the media? It is.

One of the excellent tips veteran Irwin Zucker shared was that authors should imagine that every interview that is done is “the first interview”—that way authors have high energy and enthusiasm. Listen in to the podcast_AuthorU-You Giuide to Book Publishing'.

Did you know that an essential ingredient for writing and publishing success is "patience"? Yep, that's what publishing expert Jane Friedman, the author of The Business of Writing reveals on this edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing. She joins host and The Book Shepherd Judith Briles and reveals:

-the top three mistakes writers and authors make

-what the two key publishing personalities are

-what's going on in publishing today

-what value literary agents deliver

-what's happening in hybrid publishing

-what to look for when it comes to publishing predators

-what benefits book contests bring

-what branding creates

Another "how to" podcast with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

-Most authors would love to increase their efficiency in the writing process.

-Most authors want to sell lots of books.

-Most authors want to know how to get through the publishing maze.

Get the latest on what speedy publishing can do; what potholes to avoid; and a variety of tips and how-tos that can excel writing and publishing tasks.

Dan Janal is the featured guest on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with host Judith Briles. His book, Write Your Book in a Flash delivers a fast hour of savvy tips for authors and writers.

Internet Marketing powerhouse Tom Antion joins The Book Shepherd Judith Briles for an indepth show on how to create a seven-figure internet marketing strategy.

It all comes from one word: copywriting. When authors use the right words in the right context, is a homerun for creating mega sales.

No author can afford to miss this how. You will get a variety of tips, tricks and strategies to create a career and soar the one that you are in.

An excellent show on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.