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Book Marketing and Publishing Tips for Authors–

Newsletter Issue #233 – June 1, 2022
Publisher: Judith Briles

Practical Publishing Advice and Guidance for Authors

In This Issue


1. Author Tools ... Discover CLEANPNG

2. AuthorYOU VIP Member Benefit … Pro Audio Books

3. June First Saturday Program … Firehose Book Marketing 

4. 2022 Unplugged Events Are Posted … June, July, October

5. International Amazon Bestseller … Next class starts in July

6. AuthorYOU Salons … posted through August 2022 on Meetup & AuthorU sites

7. Hot podcasts for June … Add to your calendar and listen

8. Webinar Replay … LinkedIn soared

     9. Question of the Week … What is “swag” and should I have some?

    10. Book Shepherd “Fun” of the Week … Cats and Dragons


This Week Under The Book Shepherd’s Roof
Hello and Good Publishing Day to YOU …

WOWSA … if the wind would just die down in my neck of woods, I would be enjoying the coming summer. Officially kicking off over the Memorial Day weekend … Summer Solstice lands on June 21st … the longest daylight day of the year. Midwesterners love the June firefly experience—tis magical if you ever have ever been immersed in it. For me, I immerse in dinners on my deck with friends—long evenings of food, sharing, and catching up. Did I include laughter? Last Friday, I had a Dinner for 8 gathering … my next-door neighbors wandered over toward the end … claimed we were having too much fun. Pull up a chair and have some strawberry shortcake! Was our response.


TODAY is the last day for two big events:

1. If you love kid literature books and grasp the power of reading can do and does ... help me get the magical Winnie the Pooh across the finish line-300 US schools for blind children will get lifetime access to the amazing collection via @ImaginationVideobooks. Just $326 short of crossing over. It’s a good thing to do.

Share your kid love here: https://bit.ly/PoohKickstarter

 
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And it’s the last day to encourage someone (is that YOU?) to submit for the Aspiring Authors Scholarship. It’s huge. Cash plus mentorship for authors-to-be who want to be successful in publishing. For Colorado residents. Details and Apply here: All details are on the Hall’s website here: https://ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org .
 
 
All my Unplugged dates are up on TheBookShepherd.com site under Experiences. Book Publishing (June 24 or 25) and BookMarketing/Social Medi (October) are both online and in-person. Speaking (July 15 or 16) is in-person only. In-person includes breakfast and lunch. Get registered NOW. EARLY BIRD ENDS THIS WEEK Details below.
Are you registered for the AuthorYOU program on Saturday, June 4th? t’s a boo-boo if you aren’t. Do you want to kickstart your book marketing? Or to goose it up? Or walk away with templates for putting a plan together? It all happens on the ONLINE program on Saturday, June 4th. I will be the solo presenter.

Register here
:
https://authoru.org/events.html

Have you subscribed to my new YouTube Author and Publishing Tips channel? Always less than three minutes … a new one pops up five days a week, Monday through Friday. Become a subscriber and take a peek: https://bit.ly/Author-PublishingTips

My podcast guest this week is … Ruth Schwartz. It’s all about Amazon’s KDP.

That’s my week … how’s yours? Lots of happenings below. I continue with my year of “Re.”. And, I’ve made all new postcards for the four books. This week, morphing is slated for all things Amazon and taking down old books. And new book one-sheets being made.

Have you ever explored the network website where I store all my podcasts? … Holy Moly … over 12 million downloads now of various podcasts since the podcast started six years ago. Last month logged in another 528,000 downloads.
You can select which podcast is for you from over 550 shows … the latest will always be posted on top of the podcast home page: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast ... it goes directly to the Show Page, where you can view all podcasts at once—just scroll … you’ve got a lot to pick from to expand your learning and how to curve.

Add these to your calendar now. Details will all be posted under the Events tab on the website.



1. June 4 1st Saturday AuthorYOU program – Firehouse Marketing, Part 2

2. June 11 AuthorYOU Salons – IN-PERSON & ONLINE - AuthorYOU members only

3. June 18 BN – Colorado Blvd, Glendale CO

4. June 24 Book Publishing Unplugged ONLINE

5. June 25 Book Publishing Unplugged IN-PERSON

6. July 2 BN – Southlands, Aurora CO

7. July 6. 13. 20. 27. – Amazon Bestseller ONLINE program

8. July 9 AuthorYOU Salons – IN-PERSON & ONLINE - AuthorYOU members only

9. July 15-16 Speaking Unplugged IN-PERSON

10. August 6 BN – Lone Tree, CO

11. August 13 AuthorYOU Salons – IN-PERSON & ONLINE - AuthorYOU members only

12. August 20 AuthorYOU BBQ

13. September  3 1st Saturday AuthorYOU program – Book Design and Swag Popapalooza

14. September 10 AuthorYOU Salons – IN-PERSON & ONLINE - AuthorYOU members only

15. October 1 1st Saturday AuthorYOU program – TBD

16. October 8 AuthorYOU Salons – IN-PERSON & ONLINE - AuthorYOU members only

17. October 21 Book Publishing/Social Media ONLINE

18. October 22 Book Publishing/Social Media IN-PERSON

19. October 29 Author’s Tea

20. November 5 1st Saturday AuthorYOU program – TBD

21. November 12 AuthorYOU Salons – IN-PERSON & ONLINE - AuthorYOU members only

22. December 4 AuthorYOU Holiday party

23. December 10 AuthorYOU Salons – IN-PERSON & ONLINE - AuthorYOU members only


AuthorYOU members the JUNE second Saturday AuthorYOU Salons of the year are slated for Saturday, June 11th.

Zoom ONLINE/REMOTE starts at 7 am to 8.45 MT.
IN-PERSON in Colorado at 9.00 a.m., ending at 11.00 a.m.

This is where the ONLY agenda is YOU … you bring questions … and get answers.

If you are interested in participating in this benefit, get registered: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/

 
I love mentoring authors, their books, and supporting their vision. If you want intense, one-on-one time with me over a several-month period PLUS the ability to call me or email with a quick response, join my Mentor Program. There are 1 spots opening in 2022 —if you want an accelerated six months that deals with your infrastructure; your influence building; your what? … this may be the missing ingredient in your mix.

Want tips for authoring and Publishing?
Each month, you will get a variety of topics on our monthly podcast. Never a repeat program … always fresh, listen in. http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast ...Every Tuesday, a new blog is posted. On Wednesdays, a new edition of this newsletter. On Thursdays, a new podcast. SHARE THEM with your author friends.

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Discover CLEANPNG
Want some royalty PGNs for your posts, blogs, workbooks … whatever? Discover CLEANPNG --- your visual sky is the limit here with so much to choose from. Suggest you got to it with a “laundry list” of ideas and start downloading to your image file to use for a later time. Fun. FREE  https://www.cleanpng.com/
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Meet Pro Audio Voices and Becky Parker Geist

Phone: 415-559-9273

ProAudioVoices.com Audiobook Connection podcast: Audiobook Connection: Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams
YouTube: Audiobook Authors YouTube channel
Audiobook Production: Pre-production (including innovative ways to leverage your audiobook from the inside out) and casting through distribution; all genres including single narrator, author-narrated, full cast, and everything in between

Audiobook Marketing: several offerings including AMPlify (direct distribution of your audiobook with higher royalties and more control), Audiograms (mini videos for social media), the Audiobook Marketing Program™ (custom marketing plan, assets, a team, and more) and more Podcast Production:
Planning, production, and implementation, whether your audiobook as a serial podcast or a hosted ongoing podcast.

VIP AuthorYOU Members get a free 30-45 minute strategy session.

3 JUNE First Saturday ONLINE Program … Firehose Book Marketing

June 4 … 8.30 - 11 a.m.
Get Registered NOW!
It’s the First Saturday session of AuthorYOU for June  … led by Judith Briles. Each participant will get her all-new Book Marketing Success Plan, including templates.

When it comes to authors and book marketing, it may be an Apple Pie and Ice Cream experience … or Crème Brulé with a Dill Pickle Topping. Kinda ugh. Whether marketing is fun or an overwhelming tsunami, there are tips, tricks, and tools that can calm your author resistance and get things moving once again.

How effective is yours?
What’s working?
What hasn’t?
What portals, software, tools are you currently using?
How often do you shout out yourself and your book?
Is your marketing all DIY or do you get help?
Are you open to new strategies and tips?

The #1 thing for authors to do is market their books. Let’s do it with some fun; some flair, and get results. If that sounds like something you would like to experience, get registered for the final First Saturday program before summertime hits. The next one will be in September.

Your Presenter is Judith Briles, author of 42 books, with over ONE MILLION sold since she published her first book in June of 1981 under the wings of a New York publisher. In 2000, she crossed over to Indie Publishing, creating her own press and taking on all publishing and marketing aspects of a book … and that’s when sales soared.

Register NOW last day for early bird discount is Monday, May 30th   -registration increases $10 across all categories.

AuthorYOU Members:  $30   
Nonmembers
: $50
Extravaganza attendees $10

Register here: https://authoru.org/events.html
This will be an ONLINE program only.

You will be sent the Zoom link plus handouts on Friday afternoon. Print them. Each registrant will get the recording of the presentation.

4 2022 Dr. Judith Briles Unplugged Events– Get Registered … early bird ends soon
Several dates … some for ONLINE only; others for IN-PERSON. Pick what works for you. Registration fees will increase 21 days before the actual event date. Early Bird is money smart. A Continental breakfast and lunch will be included for all IN-PERSON events. NOTE … registration is limited at all IN-PERSON events.

Registration: https://TheBookShepherd.com click on the Experiences tab.
5 Can Your Book Be an International Bestseller?
Yes, it can. Next workshop starts July 6th
There are 2 spots left


Create an AmazonBestseller Campaign for Your
eBook
Online Course in 4 weeks!

There are 23 steps in your journey … a journey where you could pay someone to travel and implement for you … or one where you can roll up your sleeves and learn how to create, implement, and execute. As in DIY.

The Create an Amazon Bestseller Campaign for Your eBook Online course is the latter. I will take you through each step during the four weeks. When you complete #17, you are ready to execute.

Judith’s goal is for you to have all components for your campaign DONE before your implementation/execution day. All social media tease pushouts are done and scheduled before the big day starts.

Your Requirements;

  1. 90 minutes of your time online each week via Zoom with Judith Briles. Late Monday afternoon will be our start time. This is not a webinar, it’s live, online coaching.

  2. Social media presence. Thousands would be good but not crucial. You will learn tips and tricks during each session that will have new adds every week.
  3. An “I want to be #1 and I can do this attitude” and commitment to do the work during each session and post-work each work.
  4. A computer. A free account on either Canva or BookBrush.

Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27
Times: 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm MT

Judith’s next Amazon Bestseller class is slated for March. Four Wednesday afternoons. and are always limited in size.

Info here to get registered:
https://bit.ly/BookShepAMZ


Several dates … some for ONLINE only; others for IN-PERSON. Pick what works for you. Registration fees will increase 21 days before the actual event date. Early Bird is money smart. A Continental breakfast and lunch will be included for all IN-PERSON events.
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AuthorYOU Salons June through August

Register for the next few monthsthere is a session for ONLINE authors and a separate for IN-PERSON- FORWARD … Salons are a Free benefit for VIP AuthorYOU members only.

RULES …
1. You must register for this.
2. If less than 5 people are registered by Noon on the Friday before, event will be canceled.


If you have book marketing, writing, publishing questions, get answers. Or, you just want to schmooze a bit, It’s ONLINE and IN-PERSON on the second Saturday of each month. You MUST be a paid member of AuthorYOU.org to participate. ONLINE starts at 7 am to 8.30 am MT – IN-PERSON at 9 am MT. Here’s the link to register and getting notices/reminders forward:


Register here
: https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/

7 Webinar REPLAY
LinkedIn Popalooza and Power Game
All done within one hour, Debra Jason delivered a succinct … how to succeed … and why you should be on and using LinkedIn webinar. It was a hit.

And did you know that a great LinkedIn presence can demonstrate to your audience—those book buyers, speaking, coaching, consulting, referrals, and yes FOLLOWERS—that you’re a thought leader and influencer. It’s an invaluable platform for nurturing relationships and rocking your personal brand and positioning you to sell more books. Even get speaking gigs.

With more than 810 million members in more than 200 countries and territories, LinkedIn is huge. It’s a good place to be … as veteran webinar participant Marian Hays wrote after the webinar was completed,


This was the most current and thorough information about LinkedIn that I've seen.
I'll be checking out the podcast slated for today, too.


Here’s the webinar replay:
https://vimeo.com/711622381
Podcast with Debra is here: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

 
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Hot podcasts slated for June
You can always listen in via our websites: www.AuthorYOU.org  (click on the On the Air image on the Home page—wait for it to upload. Or
www.TheBookShepherd.com (click on the Resources tab).

June 2 Untangling Amazon’s KDP - Ruth Schwartz

June 9 Untangling IngramSpark - Ruth Schwartz

June 16 Look It Up and Pin It Down … The Power of Research - Dorothy Wilhelm

June 23 Using Visualization to Guide You Through Any Publishing Project - Lynn Hellerstein

June 30 Write It Funny? That's a laugh! - Dorothy Wilhelm


 
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Question of the Week


Question: What is “swag” and should I have some?

Answer:
NOW! Swag—your giveaways that augment who you are or your book can be fun … they can be serious. Swag can be very inexpensive or have more of a cost to them and be used as “tools” that can be sold as an additional product. Business cards are swag, as bookmarks are. Both are usually given away freely … but a bookmark can be “dressed up” –adding a type of small toy to one for a children’s book that is only given if the book is bought. Children's author Linda Rae Schaal includes a finger puppet with her books and sells additional ones as add-ons. Juvenile author Natli VanDerWerken displays a plate of mini dragons that kids get to pick from if a book from her dragon series is purchased. Suspense thriller author Katherine Burlake loves pens and freely offers them. I always have my emery boards plus bookmarks and noodling a special bookmarker that will be given to only those who buy books.

Swag is a great add-on for book sign displays. It’s a way to stand out and customize who you are and what you offer. Think magnet.

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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 aloud, a learn something new, and a sip of tea … and back to work—perfect. Loved this: Cats and Dragons …
 
Get your copy today – it’s my life on steroids … earning a Baker’s Dozen plus ONE in book awards. Now Available in Print, eBook, Audiobook. http://bit.ly/whengodsaysno
 
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.

This is called a “consult” and I would be delighted to schedule time with you for “just you and your many questions” that need answers. You can book time with me it at: http://bit.ly/JudithCoaching


Author Friendly Friday this week …

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.

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  

Podcast expands to 11 networks … Follow us and learn …
new shows every Thursday.

GO to the SHOW page and select which podcast is for you… the latest will always be posted on top: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast

And, if you have listened, support our podcast and post a review. Thank you!

The AuthorU – Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is now heard on eleven podcast channels. How cool is that? Listeners can tune into the weekly (always new – no repeats) show on:
Get the latest #AuthorU-Your Guide to #Book #Publishing radio podcast with @MyBookShepherd via iTunes here:   http://bit.ly/PublishingPodcast


That’s my author and publishing news for today … what’s yours?
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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