This week's edition of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is all about creating a book that sells. Joining Dr. Judith Briles is Michele DeFlippo, founder of 1106Design.com. Together, they will dive into the six essential requirements every book (and author) needs to succeed:

• Careful editing

• Compelling title

• Informative subtitle (for non-fiction)

• Back cover text with a strong pitch

• Interesting cover design

• Meticulous interior design

Get ready for heavy content, plenty of info and an awesome idea on creating thumbnails for your Amazon posting. If you are online, it's time for AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.

You may hear about getting #1 on Amazon's ebook list ... but have you heard what strategies are behind getting that status and what steps need to be done to set it up? This week's show on AuthorU-Your GUide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles deep dives into it. Her guest is Ellen Violette, author of Sell More eBooks.

-Learn the 3 phases and what to do in each for bestseller status.

-Key tactics in creating bonuses for ebook launch.

-Learn the differences with KDP and countdown.

-Tips for jump starting an ebook bestseller strategy.

-Action steps for successful ebook launch.

-And much more.

Another excellent hour on uthoruU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Both Newbie and Oldie authors continue to make the same publishing mistakes: they rush to publish. The Newbies don't know any better; the Oldies should. In today's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles and award winning book and cover designer Nick Zelinger will deep dive into how to avoid the major taboo for all authors-the RTP Syndrome. Guaranteed, it's the kiss of book death.

You will learn:

-Critical questions every author should be asking self before jumping into publishing.

-What gets an author into deep doo-doo when publishing a book.

-Love it when a #book designer reveals insider tips to make your book soar in eyeball appeal.

-Essential steps to take in book publishing that separates #authors from the the DIYers.

And so much more.

Another great show with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing welcome back Mark Coker, the visionary and CEO of Smashwords.com. As usual, Mark is unscripted on what's going on in publishing, ebooks and marketing.

They will unravel:

-Why #ebooks hit have the brick wall.

-How to tap into the rich library ebook world.

-What the long shadow of Amazon for authors is and why you should now avoid KDP Select, Kindle Unlimited.

-Today's new virtual bookshelf and how it enhances author success.

-Essential best practices for getting your book to shine.

-New ideas to get older books new marketing juice.

And, of course, much more.

Another great hour with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing and host, Dr. Judith Briles,The Book Shepherd.

How would you like to create a really successful book? Or turn all your blogs into a book? Or what the essential keys are to long term success? If yes, you want to listen in as Dr. Judith Briles hosts Nina Amir, the Inspiration to Creation Coach.

- What you need to be successful.

-How to create a book that sells.

-What is the Author Attitude.

-Why writing a book in one month is totally possible.

Another great show with Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd on AuthorU-Your GUide to Book Publishing.

What author doesn't want to sell a few truckloads of books within one month! Her guest for this show interviewed 27 authors who had sold over 1,000 books each within a 21-day period of time.

If you want to know what they did; what worked (and didn't). You get 27 authors, book marketing experts ad savvy digital marketers who all responded to Ryan Mendenhahll's question, "How would you sell 1,000 books in 21 days?"

On the show for the 29th, Judith's guest is Ryan Mendenhall, creator of the Book Marketing Summit and himself, a bestselling author. Judith promises: you don't want to miss this.

Learn:

Secrets of how to create book truckload sales from those who do it.

-How to partner with others to push your book fast.

-Why gathering kudos and praise enhances book sales.

-Why the author's mindset is critical to book selling success.

-Why and how to fine-tune author and book message to hook the buyer.

And so much more.

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

Are you writing anything that has a story in it? How about dialogue? If so, you want to listen closely to Focus on Dialogue--and it's critical for both Fiction (of course) and nonfiction. The things that characters and interviews for NF say or don't say are often the deal-breakers, the clues to out comes and so much more. Have you ever wondered--if only someone had told me ... Guess what? They usually do.

On the show for the 22nd, Judith's guest is Mara Purl--author, actress and host of a drama radio show that was widely popular on the BBC. Judith promises: you don't want to miss this. November is write a novel or nonfiction book in a month ... this is PERFECT to set the stage.

Learn:

-What is sub-text?

-Why do so many NOT say what they mean?

-What are the circumstances and how does the writer show what's happening?

You are going to get a detailed explanation with examples and techniques for enriching and enhancing the dialogue in your fiction, your scripts and your narrative non-fiction. So Hot!

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

Social Media can poop any author out. Today's show is all about bringing the sizzle back ... or getting it started in the first place. We will start from scratch; re-embrace what you should have done in first place; jump into the big three and then hit hard on what makes sense in marketing and gulp, advertising. In this session of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles will guide you through a variety of tips to keep authors through the ever changing maze of social media.

You will learn:

-What to do about Facebook and why you should care about "insights" ...

-What's the big deal about boosting anything.

-What's hot in Facebook goups, ads and boosts.

-What's a custom audience and how to create yours.

-Get the 6 hot steps to be successful using social media.

And much more.

Another great show with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Publishing predators are everywhere. In your midst, under the rocks, at book publishing and writing conferences. Everywhere. Scams. Complaints ... all out to get your money. In this session of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles will guide you through a variety of tips to keep authors out of publishing trouble.

You will learn:

-How to identify publishing predators.

-How to get out of contracts with them.

-What techniques they use to upsell you.

-Why you should avoid the majority of pay to publish companies.

And much more.

Another great show with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

You've got a great idea, a concept, a box full of notes and tips ... you name it ... there's a book in there. Who is going to get it out so others know your amazing thoughts; those concepts; the solutions that will ease the pain of millions or entertain and delight those looking for an escape?

It's a good question. Are you going to be the writer ... or do you need some help? Today's show is all about thos behind the scenes writers--the "ghosts" who take your ideas and get them in the reader's format. Master blogger and ghost writer Tammy Bleck joins Dr. Judith Briles today on an eye-opening, thought-provoking and fun show with AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.

You will learn--

-What is ghostwriting, exactly?

-Can it be lucrative for the writers ... and how about the "author"?

-If you are a writer, how do you break into it?

-How many different types of ghostwriters are there?

-What are the difficulties involved in ghostwriting that an author should be aware of?

-Do ghostwriters and authors need contracts?

-What does ghostwriting cost?

Another great show with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles and AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing.