By Judith Briles It’s a good question … for most, the answer is zilch. Or, the response is: what’s a tagline? Okay … what is a tagline and why should an author care? Ahh … now we are into the meat of it. Start with separating a tagline from a slogan. Where a slogan is […]
Judith Briles
Judith Briles is a book publishing expert and coach. She empowers authors and works directly with authors who want to be seriously successful and has been writing about and conducting workshops on publishing since the ’80s. Judith is the author of 36 books including Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms (Foreword IndieFab Book of the Year), Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers and a speaker at publishing conferences. Book #35, How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers & Boo-Boos has earned 7 national book awards in 2017. Her Latest, How to Create a $1,000,000 Speech is out now. Get your copies now.
Each summer, she holds Judith Briles Book Publishing Unplugged Bootcamp, a three-day intensive limited to a small group of authors who want to be seriously successful. In 2019, the dates are June 13-15. Participate in her Judith Briles Speaking Unplugged Bootcamp held in March and November. Unpluggeds are limited in size so that each participant gets one-on-one coaching. Join Judith live on Thursdays at 6 p.m. EST for “AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing” on the Toginet Network at bit.ly/PublishingShow.
Follow @AuthorYOUBooks and @MyBookShepherd on Twitter and do a “Like” at AuthorYOU, and join the Facebook group Book Publishing with The Book Shepherd. If you want to create a book that has no regrets, contact me.
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Sell Your Books at Book Festivals and Craft Fairs
A list of 25 things for authors to have in their booths to successfully sell books at book fairs and crafts events during the spring and summer months.
Your Media Book Pitch Can Open 1,000 Doors!
Authors for decades have asked: “How do you get on TV?” “How do you get major coverage in the print for your books?” “How do you get on radio?”
Beware of Sharks in Publisher’s Clothing
Start probing before you sign on the dotted line with ANY self-publishing company or expert or whatever. Please, please do your homework.
Have You Created Your Sell Sheet?
A sell sheet can be for your book, your expertise, or you as an author or speaker. It’s a slick one-sheet that brags about you.
Does Your Book Suck … or Soar?
Does your book have a professional cover that is competitive with your genre? Is there a typo in the first 10 pages or a major grammar or boo-boo?
Is Your Plan For Success “I Just Want to Write My Books”?
When the writing is done, do you close the file in your computer or stuff the writing in a drawer? Or, do you seriously start to plan the “what’s next”?
Authors: Do You Have the Perfect Pitch?
Most authors fail miserably at this essential task., Can you deliver the perfect pitch for your book in 15 seconds or less?
How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders, Bloopers and Boo-Boos
Every author has a bucket list of things to do “right” to avoid book publishing blunders, bloopers and boo-boos along the way.
Are There Pirates in Your Book’s Midst?
Are there pirates in your book’s midst? Has your book walked the infringement plank? Here are steps to take to protect you and your book.