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Book Marketing and Publishing Tips for Authors–
eZine Issue #61 March 6, 2019
Publisher: Judith Briles
Practical Publishing Advice and Guidance for Authors
In This Issue
1. April First Saturday meetings … it’s a social media blitz
2. Something to Noodle … hashtag power
3. Speaking Unplugged is in March … do you want to soar your book sales?
4. Author Tools … Relay That!
5. Webinars Scheduled … March and April
6. Hot podcasts for March… 4 to put on your calendar (always archived)
7. Question of the Week … when should I publish my book?
8. Book Shepherd "Fun" of the Week … cats and blankets
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| This Week Under The Book Shepherd’s Roof:
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Hello and Good Publishing Day to YOU.
Saturday was a very good day for 28 authors as we gathered on a chilly (yes, we had sub-zero weather that warmed up to a balming 9 degrees) for an all-day book marketing event. Ending on the dot at four, as snow began to fall—all agree it was a terrific way to learn and exchange ideas.
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| With excellent presentations by Kelly Johnson, Lisa Reinicke, Melody Jones and Rebecca Finkel, it was an investment that attendees could immediately see what the could do starting that weekend to morph what they are doing and adding to their book marketing tool kit. It was a pleasure to present along side these remarkable authors and publishing professionals.
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The webinar yesterday on creating slides that will knock a participant’s socks off did just that. It was excellent. The replay will be sent out today—make sure you watch. If you are doing any type of presentation that require or desire slides, you want this on your side.
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Lookie, lookie. I love the way When God Says NO- Revealing the YES When Adversity and Loss Are Present has come together—whew, quite the triathlon. Moving to print this week. Some wanted me to call it Fifty Shades of Purple! It’s what I call a "heart book" … the response from early readers has been overwhelming. I’ll be bringing it out in hardback and it’s already up on Amazon—details here.
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This is a HUGE ask ... and I know that I've asked multiple times. Many of my book reviews on Amazon are just ONE review away from crossing the Amazon "hot" line for cross promotion. If you have a copy of AuthorYOU, Snappy Sassy Salty, How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-boos, How to Create a $1,000,000 Speech, The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers -- take less that 5 minutes of your time; go to Amazon; post a review--you can mention the readability, the aha you took away, how you are using the tips. Thank you.
Tic Tock … the March Speaking Unplugged is coming in 16 days … are you joining me? Only 3 spots left. That is, if you want to sell truckloads of books. I’m going to be giving a full Book Review strategy game plan with book reviewers contact names to one lucky attendee—value is $400. Details below.
And, how was your week and what are you planning as you go forward?
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| JOIN the new AuthorYOU …
If you didn’t it’s a publishing boo-boo. Feedback from Saturday’s in-person
gathering was excellent. Several first-timers joined immediately.
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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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And a heads up—hold the FIRST Saturday of each month for our live event meetings—
March will be a Mini-one-day Extravaganza with a focus on all things Book Marketing. Coloradans, get registered NOW
–The date is March 2 … location is the Koelbel Library in the Metro Denver area. Early Bird registration end on February 25th. Cost is $77 for AuthorYOU members and $97 for nonmembers. DON’T miss this—get REGISTERED NOW!
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Social Media … Do you Love It … or, Do You Hate?
Either way, you need to live with it!
Social media has flipped the way people interact; connect; find resources … and market and sell books.
This "intense" workshop for authors will reveal:
• Ways to know what your true Target Market is and where they hang out
• How to Create a Social Media Strategy for today’s fans
• A myriad of ways to leverage LinkedIn Contracts
• What the science of Facebook Marketing of all about
• How to gain mega Instagram followers
• What Tools you need to connect the Dots And bring sanity to your online life!
Get registered NOW … It’s $22 for AuthorYOU members and $30 for nonmembers. Prices will increase $10 on March 29th.
Register here: https://authoru.org/events.html
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Are YOU Using Hashtag Power?
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At last Saturday’s all-day book marketing mini-Extravaganza, I shared a daily list of hashtags that authors can use for ALL their social media to further expand their ability to be an influencer. This week blog includes it along with other tips. Take advantage of it HERE.
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Join me for
Speaking Unplugged
Only 3 spots left!
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Twice a year, up to 30 authors join me to take their publishing careers to the next-next level of success over two days. The #1 way to sell truckloads of books is through speaking. Will you be one of them. The March dates are the 22nd and 23rd here in Denver. Be there … that is if you want to be seriously successful. Details and registration below.
REGISTER: http://bit.ly/JBSpeakingUnplugged2019
And, stay at the Hilton Inverness Hotel—it’s a lovely hotel and I got rates down to $99. PLUS … here’s the bonus … one of the attendees will win a $400 Book review program that includes all the contacts to send requests to.
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I love gizmos and gadgets and discovering new tools for we authors. Here’s two for this week:
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Love this tool. Do you feel nutsy with all the different specs and requirements for every social media platform you deal with? I do. Relay That does it all with one click. Where was this when we all first started? https://www.relaythat.com/
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Hold these Webinar dates
Tuesday, March 11 – 3 Pacific, 6 Eastern –special
webinar for AuthorYOU VIP members … it’s all about photography tips and strategies for you, your blog, your YouTube … your anything that involves a camera. A special invite will go out on Friday and follow up reminder on Monday.
Tuesday, April 2 – 4 Pacific, 7 Eastern –
get ready for awesome—and I mean awesome – mockup images with your choice of photos and book covers. It will only go for one hour, including questions. Short. To the point. There will be an offer from the presenter … and it will be under $85. Just information. Effective. Details will be posted soon on the website.
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| Hot podcasts slated for this month
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| · Printing Ahas and Strategies with Sandy Gould
· Legal Potholes and Insights with Helen Sedwick
· Book Designing with Nick Zelinger
· Photography Pop with Andrew
Darlow
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Question: When should I publish my book? Answer: For me, the real question back is: what are you going to do to support your book when it is available? When to publish includes having your website "ready"; have social media ready to go; having others ready to do should outs for you; having books in hand … that’s when you formally publish. It doesn’t mean "my book’s live on Amazon" … it means ready to support your baby. To me, the month is irrelevant.
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Book Shepherd "Fun" or an "Uh-Oh" of the Week
Love it when I find a fun shorty—a quick smile, a laugh out loud, a sip of tea … and back to work—perfect. Cats like blankets … except when they get stuck a bit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czHuKAxaAu8
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Get your copy today – Available in Print, eBook, Audiobook http://bit.ly/1000000speech
I Love giving away free stuff to—if you've never bought an audiobook via Amazon—my newest book is free to you NOW-grab it with this special link for anyone who hasn’t subscribed to Audible via Amazon HERE: http://bit.ly/FREESpeechAudio
wait, Wait, WAIT—there’s more: grab your bonuses by emailing Judith@Briles.com a copy of your receipt after you invest for your speaking success when you purchase my print book, eBook or audiobook.
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Buy one book and get:
#1 the Word document of my Speaking Contract/Agreement featured in Chapter 14
#2 the pdf or eBook of How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos
Buy 10 books and get:
#1, #2, and #3: one hour of my consulting time (value $475) when you purchase 10 print copies (1 for you; 9 for gifts or giveaways)
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Join me on MONDAYS at Noon Mountain Time for Facebook Live with Live at Noon with Judith Briles – The Book Shepherd. For me, it’s a shorty—always less than 30 minutes. Grab an early lunch (or a late one) and get the latest in publishing tips, author strategies, and book marketing goosing ideas. Most times, it will be just me. Sometimes, I will have a guest—someone within my team of publishing pros that
I work with and refer my clients to.
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Here's how to join in: you will find it on the Judith Briles - Publishing with The Book Shepherd group or on my Time Line—I never know where it will land. If it’s within the Publishing with The Book Shepherd group ... it's a "closed group" meaning that you have to join it to participate.
JOIN here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BookPublishingHelp/.
I’ll post an announcement on various Facebook pages in the early AM and then again 30 minutes before we start.
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You can pick my brain … minimum time is 30 minutes. If you need one-on-one-time with me, I’m always open for a few minutes to give you some quick input. But, and it’s a BIG BUT, many call and expect far more than a few minutes.
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| Author Friendly Friday this week …
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Join Author Friendly Fridays: a fun, sharing and a dynamic closed group. You can join in the next week. It’s a full hour when you can ask questions—any question. And, I always include a few strategies to get your authoring life ahead of the competition.
It’s for paid subscribers ONLY and we do it on Zoom.
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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!
Here’s the link to take advantage of it and subscribe: https://thebookshepherd.com/product/author-friendly-fridays-subscription
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And, if you have listened, support our podcast and post a review. Thank you!
The AuthorYOU – Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is now heard on SEVEN podcast channels. How cool is that? Listeners can tune into the weekly (always new – no repeats) show on:
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That’s my author and publishing news for today … what’s yours?
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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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