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Book Marketing and Publishing Tips for Authors–

eZine Issue #71 May 15, 2019

Publisher: Judith Briles

Practical Publishing Advice and Guidance for Authors

In This Issue

1. Author Tools … where in the world are your followers?

2. AuthorYOU … Member benefit feature

3. Book Publishing Unplugged … June 21-22 are the dates- 3 spots left

4. May and June programs … a BookCamp and Book Sales Skills and free group brainstorming—be there

5. New April Webinar … Hello Hollywood

6. Authors Hall of Fame … nominate an author—deadline is THIS week

7. Hot podcasts for May … 4 to put on your calendar (always archived)

8. Question of the Week … Will libraries my books?

9. Book Shepherd "Fun" of the Week … kitties have talent!

YES! I’ve had gardening weather all week and the lure has pulled me out to weed some; cut back the winterkill; nature my seedlings and begin to move them into the garden; enjoy my fav peach ice tea on the lanai. Mother’s Day found me checking out the wintered roses then having the family over for a BBQ. The afternoon, I declared a loaf day and with feet up, dove into a new Michael Connelly book. A great day!

Saturday was a good day for nine authors as we spent the day at one of the Barnes & Noble. Selling books and engaging customers of the store. With the "magic coupon" that was turned in at checkout, we raised over $1,000 to the Aurora Public Library to start the community’s Bookmobile. Huge thanks to authors Kathy Burlake, Dave Westfall, Claudia West, Mara Purl, Natli Van Derwerkin, Suzanne Blankenship, Laurie Weiss along with supporters Ron Beach and Jane Pusch, we had a great day selling books and doing a good thing.

Part 2: Facebook for the Social Media Webinar series was excellent last week with Karen Albert. Next up is LinkedIn. If it’s Thursday, it’s the social media webinar morning.

Are you new to publishing? C J McDaniel is back on our podcast to talk up how to discover products and turn them into influence gathering overnight. Listen in starting Thursday.

Only 3 spots left for Book Publishing Unplugged! Want to morph your author and book life. Join me in June for two fun and deep-diving days at my annual Book Publishing Unplugged event. The dates are June 21-22.

The Hotel is the Hilton Inverness (nice!). June is delightful in Denver and our classroom overlooks a small pond and golf course. Perfecto for learning, a bit of escape and spending two days with me. Space is limited. Early bird rates are on—always new info—come! Join me. Details on website

AuthorYOU Salons is on May 18th—if you are in Colorado—come for coffee or tea … it’s on me. It’s a perfect way to start your Saturday for author savvy and know-how. Details HERE.

It’s the FINAL week to get your nominations in for the Authors for Hall of Fame. Who’s on your list? Don’t forget … it’s the Colorado Author Hall of Fame nominating time. What author(s) have made an impact on your life? What author(s) have been trailblazers in publishing? Have you explored the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame? The website is official and live. You all got an eblast on it. We are now posting social media. Blogs are being added. AND go to the site, click on the Nominate tab and NOMINATE an author—living or passed—who has a body of work that has made its mark on readers, on society, on the workplace. Words are powerful. They expand imaginations. They take you places you never thought you would go. They give answers. They make you laugh. Yes, they are powerful.

If you didn’t it’s a publishing boo-boo. Feedback from Saturday’s in-person gathering was excellent. Several first-timers joined immediately. The online NO PITCH one-hour only webinar that focused on new strategies for the New Year yesterday got "fantastic" feedback. And wait ‘til you see the bundle of goodies and discounts we are starting to post on the website for Members only. All will be up before the end of the month. Yup, it’s a good idea. Not a paid-up member?

JOIN AuthorYOU today. https://mp.gg/e9d1o

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AuthorYOU’s fast paced "AHA" webinar

Wednesday, May 29th

What You're Going to Discover...

The one document you MUST have in order to sell your story to Hollywood – without you're dead in the water.
Why Hollywood is like a conveyor belt and ways that you can get your story to the front of the line...
How drawing ONE simple line can massively impact the success of your script.
Why having a screenplay is actually bad for most writers to have and how it can permanently ruin your chances.
The story elements that every producer and director look for that increase your chances of successfully selling your story to Hollywood.

Our AuthorYOU said that it was marketing help you needed the most attention. WE read the results. We heard you. And we are going to should out marketing tips throughout the year—some of our meetings are dedicated to marketing only. Others open other realms. Show up. We will reveal the "why" and uncover the "how to".

YES – YES … this is an OH SO YES for authors! We are going to show you how to juice up your creative Juices. Young kids have regular craft time in school. AuthorYOU’s June program is a type of Mini-BookCamp … we are going to:

· Fuel your creative juices … even when you thought you were on the low side of the awesomeness scale.

· Transition from Blah to WOW … yes, you will with our guidance during the morning.

· Create quality posters … you will come away with several that will enhance your book marketing.

· Have fun … discovering new ways to shout you and your book out with more flash and flare is fun!

This is a BRING your laptop day-a must. This is a day that you need immediate access to the jpg of your book cover. This is a day that you will come away with a variety of visuals and images that you can instantly start sharing within your social media platforms; within your blogs to be; within personal emails … your imagination is your "within" …

Date: Saturday, June 1

Location: Smokey Hill Library from 9 to 12.30 p.m.

Details: https://authoru.org/events.html

Discover the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame. Just launched, it’s ready to celebrate and honor the legacy of authors connected with Colorado.

What authors, you might say or think? And how do they need to be connected? Good questions, here’s how:

·  Authors who have been born in Colorado;
·  Authors who lived at one time in Colorado;
·  Authors who came and come to Colorado as a muse and backdrop to create work;
·  Authors who write about Colorado; and
·  Authors who use Colorado locations as props within their work.

Yes, authors who have made a difference to millions of readers with revelations, insights, solutions, and amazing storytelling. The Hall wants to ensure that their insight and visionary achievements will not be forgotten.

Effective this month, the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame is officially ALIVE via its website. Nominations are now OPEN for the first class of Inductees during the summer of 2019. All genres welcome!

The mission of the Hall is to: honor and promote the works of outstanding published authors from all genres and generations to ensure their legacies will not be lost.

The Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing and preserving the history about the accomplishments of past and present authors who have created and published books. Both historical and contemporary authors who have shared their words of wisdom, encouragement, and entertainment are celebrated.

Explore our website: https://www.ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org

Nominate an Author Who Has Made a Difference

· Support the Hall by shouting out to others who love "words" and "books."
· Support it by nominating candidates for the 2019 Induction.
· Support it by attending the bi-annual Induction ceremony;
· Support it by telling others across Colorado.

We will start a funding program as the year progresses. A HUGE thank you to Nick Zelinger for designing our logo and to Michelle Renee for creating our website.

Would you be willing to trade just 2 days to get all the publishing and strategy information you need ... information and strategies that will create FREEDOM to be an awesome author? You should.

Get ready for 2 Author changing days ...
it’s Book or Bust time June 21 - 22, 2019 - Denver CO
ONLY 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Location: HILTON DENVER INVERNESS
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200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO 80112
Cost for Hotel is $169, and it is good through May 20th

Last 5 years sold out ... don't miss out ...

Bonus presentation includes Author Gizmos and Gadgets!

Last 5 years sold out ... don't miss out ...

Experience two days of Judith ... no pitches, just Judith Briles Book Publishing Unplugged delivering an amazing depth of publishing, authoring, and marketing information that she has derived from her 30 plus years in the publishing field and as The Book Shepherd. You'll also have a BONUS session that will deliver an intensive implementation workshop using gizmos and gadgets that are used in social media and marketing.
Kelly Johnson, my favorite Geek Girl, will join me as we unveil our personal favorites that will make your authoring life soar.

Create the bestseller you dream of ... turn into the award-winning and sought after author you aspire to ... brainstorm the crowdfunding program to fund your project ... get the answers to the questions you have ... all of them.
Judith is the master book publishing coach and guide.

Reserve Your Spot NOW
for 2 Colorful Brain-Jammed Days, including all meals.
June 21-22, 2019

· Avoid the Blunders, Bloopers, and Boo-Boos ... that even seasoned authors make.

· Create your Unique Selling Pitch ... what will make you shine and rise above the author crowd?

· Create an Author SWOT Analysis (ASA) just for you and your book ... it develops YOUR unique positioning.

· Create an AWESOME Author and/or Book One-Sheet ... you need one that shouts you out ... it's brag time to hook readers.

· If you are just starting down the authoring and publishing path, you will come away with a personalized strategy to create and develop your book.

If your book is ready to birth, you will come away with amazing steps and ahas on how to soar its official launch and develop your next steps.

If your book has birthed, you will come away with how-tos, re-directs and the latest and greatest in strategies to goose it about the masses who are shouting for buyer attention.

If your book, and you, want to create a PRE book launch that sells books and gets you noticed, you will learn how.

· Identify and Grow SuperFans that will devour everything you write and publish.

· If you want to be Pitch Perfect ... it's the way to sell your book, and few authors succeed. You will now.

· If you want to create a fast and fun book teaser ... you will!

· If you want to look at crowdfunding ... you will learn the ins and outs of a campaign and create a dummy one just for you--even if you don't think crowdfunding is for you ... you never know! Two years ago, Ashlee Bratton paid close attention. She raised over $9,600--guess what paid for her production? Will you be next?

· If you want to make serious money as an author ... you will come away with the "how to strategies" that are doable--not sure make-believe.

If you want to open your creativity channels ... you will love the exercise Judith walks everyone through.
If want to know tricks of the social media marketing whirlwind ... you will learn which platforms work best for which books and how to drill down into them.

If you are still noodling on what a Platform is, you will not only get it, but you will drill down into yours and embrace it.

If you haven't done a GamePlan for your book, no matter what stage it’s at, you will (or will revisit what you thought your GamePlan was) ... and discover amazing "ahas" along the way about both You and Your Book.

If ... what are your "IFs" ... there will be hot seats throughout. Those who are registered by May 21st not only get a discount, they will be "entered" into a drawing that will allow three attendees to take the hot seat and get immediate laser coaching. How cool is that?

Get Ready for the Goal Setting and Stepping Stone GamePlan that will be the game changer for your success.

Creating Timelines for your publishing success.

Creating a Publishing Budget that works with your money resources

Question: Will libraries my books?

Answer: My question back to you: why wouldn’t they? Have them had a professional’s eyes and hands on them? Edited? Does your cover look good? How about the back copy—does it grab the reader? Libraries want books. Have you pitched to them? Have you asked your fans to request them at their libraries? Do you have them available via a wholesaler (such as Ingram)? Libraries have increased their budgets across the country for print, eBooks and audiobooks. Go for it.

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This is how each call starts: I share a few strategies, tips and tools that attendees can immediately start to use. All share … and ask plenty of questions. They get answers. Definitely an excellent way to start a Friday. Those of you who aren’t participating, you are making a mistake. I love the variety of books and authors who have chosen to participate. What’s also fun, is the energy that can be felt with what everyone is working on. Love it!

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About Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd ™

Book Publishing expert Judith Briles, aka The Book Shepherd has shepherded more than 1,000 authors and created 500 best-sellers and award-winning books. She knows publishing inside and out from both the traditional and independent sides. Judith is an advocate for authors within her blogs, podcasts and speaking engagements. What’s her pet peeve? Two words: publishing predators.

She hosts the podcast AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing that generates over 100,000 downloads a month. Her website is www.TheBookShepherd, email: JudithBriles.com and phone: 303-885-2207.

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