How Do Book Judges in Book Contests Really Judge?

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Jules Marie who has judged over 2,000 books for a variety of book contests to share her tips on creating a book that has the WOW factor in the judges' eyes.

Your takeaways include:

- Entering book contests are part of your marketing plan.

- Before you enter, what’s the “why”?

- Make sure your name and book title is listed on Google Alerts and Talk Walker.

- Determine your costs and set a budget—invest in your book.

- Why book covers should reflect content between the covers.

- Usually there is an editorial judge and design judge.

- Find the contests that are a fit for your book’s genre and theme.

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.