The Weeklies are the core of a community—a type of local press that features a variety of things that helps a community to thrive. Who better to talk about the strength and power a weekly brings to a community that Bob Sweeney, publisher of The Villager for over 40 years that spiders out to communities in the Metro Denver area of Colorado. Usually offered in both print and digital formats … and published weekly. Join in ... you will learn a lot! • Why a Weekly would feature their local authors a...
May 01, 2026•49 min
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author of 29 books and creator of the www.BigFatWords.com Substack, Dom Testa to join her in a deep probe in what holds writers and authors back. Within his Substack is a creative content studio. His book, The Color of Your Dreams will seed their conversation and tips for you. Dom is a storyteller who writes fiction and nonfiction. With both traditional publishing deals and multiple indie-publish...
Apr 24, 2026•56 min
IP PART 2 ... The recent pirating of over 500,000 books and lawsuit settlement from Anthropic for 1.5 BILLION dollars opens with Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast. Joining her is Colin O’Brien, intellectual property expert and partner in the Illinois based law firm of Latimer, LeVay Fyock LLC. This is Part 2 in one of Judith’s favorite podcasts, so much is covered that focuses on your Author Success. So much, that a second podcast was created to cover “the rest” ...
Apr 17, 2026•56 min
The recent pirating of over 500,000 books and lawsuit settlement from Anthropic for 1.5 BILLION dollars opens with Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Marketing podcast. Joining her is Colin O’Brien, intellectual property expert and partner in the Illinois based law firm of Latimer, LeVay Fyock LLC. In one of Judith’s favorite podcasts, so much is covered that focuses on your Author Success. So much, that a second podcast was created to cover “the rest” of what authors need to know....
Apr 10, 2026•54 min
The ultimate entrepreneur Tom Antion, joins the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with his latest AI hacks to evolutize your publishing business. Your take-aways include: - How to write so it doesn't look like AI. - How to ensure that all your writing shouts out that it was done by a human. - Tips and tricks in using Canva with your next generation images. - How to create a "master prompt generator" by having ChatGPT interview you. - How to use Google's NanoBananas. - When using AI, ...
Apr 03, 2026•55 min
Publicity expert Joan Stewart has been a frequent guest on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. -Why Press Releases work … and what are the new twists. -Why Newsjacking works … and what are the new twists. -Why Target Marketing is a must … and what are the new twists. -Why Book Hooks are hot … and what are the new twists. -Why eMail Marketing works … and what are the new twists. -Why Repurposing is a must … and what are the new twists. And of course, much more. You’ll come away wit...
Mar 27, 2026•59 min
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles and book designer and branding expert Rebecca Finkel deliver an hour of show and tell … an hour to enhance your presence and book marketing forward. Your take aways include: -A dozen tools you should using in your Author Kit. -Essential thing you should be adding to website metadata. -Signing event swags to boldly standout. -Idea for depleting old inventory and increasing book sales. -Latest item to add to a...
Mar 20, 2026•49 min
What does the Kroger grocery store empire have in common with authors and books? Lots … and now you can discover another alternative portal to sell your books. The Authors In Grocery Stores program is available in half the states in the US … that is if you are working within the portal that 220 authors are using, selling over 30,000 books and retaining over 60 percent of the retail book price. Sound interesting? CEO Ray DePew is the featured guest on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing pod...
Mar 13, 2026•56 min
In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author and sponsorship expert Roberta Vigilance to join her for an hour of show and tell … an hour to grow your support network. Roberta is the author of How to Secure Sponsors Successfully and other sponsorship guides. Her website is www.RobertaVigilance.com Your take aways include: -What is sponsorship, and how is it different from donations? -What do sponsors actually look for before they say ...
Mar 06, 2026•57 min
Feb 27, 2026•55 min
How to Thrive in Writing, Authoring, and Publishing THRIVE is one of AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host’s favorite words. When “thriving” is in your mix … it is way beyond surviving. Think being healthy, striving for personal growth, being able to manage challenges that land in your lap, having a positive mindset, and enveloping the strength and power of resilience. Author and leadership coach and expert Laura Belsten shares her insights about writing, authoring and getting publi...
Feb 20, 2026•56 min
Ouch … You’ve been stung. There is nothing subtle when it comes to someone or a group of “someones” who go after you and your credit card and bank account. The book thieves, the pirates, and those who penetrate your accounts via lures with their ever-flowing emails and texts that bombard you … that attempt to seduce you and your ego. In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited author and cyber theft guru Charles Breakfield to join her for ...
Feb 13, 2026•54 min
Strategies on Creating a Series - Finding Money for Authors
Feb 06, 2026•52 min
Two publishing pros reveal the power for newbie authors … for authors-to-be … for any resident of Colorado over 20 on how to get help … money … guidance via the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Aspiring Authors Scholarships. Joining host Judith Briles is Mara Purl. Both are founding members of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame and are the guiding lights for the creation and the implementation of the Asping Authors Scholarships valued at $17,000. In 2026, five will be awarded to Colorado residents w...
Jan 30, 2026•57 min
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Dr. Judith Briles invites Social Media Marketing Specialist Jules Marie to join her. You will learn the latest changes on Instagram and how to implement for your social media and influence building on Instagram. Embracing them will enhance your 2026 marketing and publishing success. Your takeaways include: -Use CanvaPro to resize quickly for social media platform. -Hey authors—discover the updated power of Instagram. -How to turn non-...
Jan 23, 2026•56 min
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer back to deep dive further into the massive changes that Google is pushing forward. Embracing them will enhance your 2026 publishing success. Your goal: You want to create what others want to read. To buy. Smart 2026 publishing strategies should include: -Understanding the power of the Google Monster. -Ways to work within t...
Jan 16, 2026•57 min
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Dr. Judith Briles, host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, has invited book marketing guru John Kremer to step up and reveal his key tips for 2026 success for authors. Your goal: You want to create what others want to read. Smart 2026 strategies include: -Revisiting your website and updating each page’s metadata. -Why you need to visually post the price of your books and other “products for sale” on your website. -Hooking o...
Jan 09, 2026•57 min
Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success. Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here ... • Why your words matter. • Embrace your steps, not others, to claim your author’s walk. • Tips for dealing with the nosedives that will lead to a soar. • Engage the power of self-care and setting boundaries with others. • Welcome the wisdom, the chaos and the truthiness of you...
Jan 02, 2026•58 min
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites award-winning and bestselling author Mara Purl to share her tips on creating characters that readers want more of. It was the #1 AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast in 2025 with over 260,000 downloads. Your takeaways include: -Characters talk...tips on getting them to tell their story to the writer. -How colors will set the stage for your story … and continue it. -Why you want to develop your c...
Dec 26, 2025•59 min
Refresh, Repurpose, Roar to 2025 Author Success In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles walks you through over a dozen tips and strategies to support your author success for this year. It came in #2 with the most downloads from listeners with over 200,000. Your takeaways include: -why you should start with a review and redo of your website -how to bring POP to your social media profiles -why you should revisit your Amazon Author Central page -why you should r...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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. It was ranked #3 in overall downloads with 150,000+ listeners. Your takeaways include: - Entering book contests are part of your marketing plan. - Before you enter, what’s the “why”? - Make sure your name and...
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles opens the door to the #1 way to sell mega cases of your book at full price with immediate payment and not returns. It was the fourth greatest number of downloads of the AuthorU-Your guide to Book Publishing podcast. You will get plenty of tips and strategies to get started and build momentum. You can listen in audio and video on YouTube. Can speaking on your book … your expertise … morph your book sales? Why yes … YES i...
Dec 05, 2025•58 min
It's time to bring the elements of your ideas and draft together to create your manuscript for publishing. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and the author of 48 books, guides you through all the elements for putting your first or next book together in today’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. She will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. It’s time to eliminate the Superfluous Parts and Create the Best Book You Can for Your Buyer. Your books are BUSINESS. T...
Nov 28, 2025•55 min
Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’s is about the power and privilege of creating an Amazon Bestseller Campaign and become a true #1 on its platform—not for an hour … for many days. It’s a book marketing platform that should not be ignored. -Can being a #1 bestseller on Amazon make a difference in your book marketing forward? -Can it enhance y...
Nov 21, 2025•53 min
Is There a Book in You? Part TWO is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November was to start writing--don't edit at this juncture. Judith will take you through a step-by-step process all the way to the final product in publishing. Participants will take away tips and strategies for publishing their book in today's changing publishing world. -the WHO you are writi...
Nov 14, 2025•57 min
Is There a Book in You? Part ONE is designed for the aspiring author of fiction or nonfiction to get started on their journey of publishing their work. The number one tip for the four podcasts beginning in November will be to start writing now and don't edit at this juncture. Judith will take you through a step-by-step process all the way to the final product in publishing. Participants will take away tips and strategies for publishing their book in today's changing publishing world. -how to cre...
Nov 07, 2025•50 min
Can YOUR Book Become a Bestseller? Judith teaches authors how to create Amazon Bestsellers. Today, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing Host will be the solo voice for the Why, How, and When of creating yours. This week’s is about the power and privilege of creating an Amazon Bestseller Campaign and become a true #1 on its platform—not for an hour … for many days. It’s a book marketing platform that should not be ignored. -Can being a #1 bestseller on Amazon make a difference in your book m...
Oct 31, 2025•53 min
You are an author … do you snap, crackle, and pop at your author events? In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Book Designer and Swag Creator Extraordinaire Rebecca Finkle to join her to reveal a variety of tips, tricks, and strategies that will have authors popping out at author events. You will take away: -How to create rock star visibility at your next author event. -How authors can snap, crackle, and pop at your author events going forward. -Wha...
Oct 24, 2025•55 min
In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites Deb Eckerling, the author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting to dive into the key elements of writing a book proposal. Typically done when a traditional publisher and agent need … the smart author knows that a proposal becomes a roadmap and guide. You will take away: -What is a book proposal and what is its purpose? -Why does a book proposal matter to author success? -Why write a book proposal? -...
Oct 17, 2025•58 min
Discover the Historical Traveler for Research and Enhancing Your Storyline In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, host Dr. Judith Briles invites promo expert and history hunter Jackie Lapin. She is the founder of Conscious Media Relations, a media relations agency specializing in all matters relating to mind, body and spirit. Jackie is a historical traveler journeying to the past through historical sites, events, and cultures, encompassing both ancient and modern forms of travel. ...
Oct 10, 2025•56 min
