Good Authoring Day to YOU               

This is a writing weekend for me. Clients’ books to move forward. And, getting ready for Speaking Unplugged. Are you coming? It’s the only session this year.

The clock is on the tick-tock cycle and early bird went bye-bye. Dr. Judith Briles Speaking Unplugged  has only 2 spots left—is one yours? Starts in TWO WEEKS. Space is limited, so check it and COMMIT!  http://bit.ly/SpeakingUnplugged2021

Which brings me to my #Caturday post. Have you ever said a “yes” to something or been pulled into doing something that you would rather not. NO is a powerful word that keeps you focused … and puts great value on anything that you nod your head to. Think about it.

That’s my past week … how about you … what are you up to?

Friday mornings are the place to be with other authors! I love the Friday coaching that happens early each Friday AM. I always have a “new tip” for the group, then it opens up to “catch up” and “asks”. Become a subscriber so you can get 

Friday Coaching for less than a weekly glass of wine; for less than a weekly Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit – Combo at Chick-fil-A; for less than 3 movie tickets! ALERT …we do this on Zoom … you need to connect with me. Only $27 a month—limited amount of subscribers allowed. We gather via Zoom at 7 AM. The dress? Totally casual. Get on board –it’s fun and informative … and you get all questions answered. This is for any author anywhere! 

Register here: http://bit.ly/FridayCoaching 

THIS WEEK on Author YOU – Your Guide to Book Publishing, the theme is always author, writing, and publishing success. Thursday’s show added insights and marketing strategies for using PR. Take advantage of it—just an hour of your time:

Listen in to this podcast with host Judith Briles via http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast.
Tune in for the LIVE show at 6 ET, 5 CT, 4 MT, 3 PT and for our out-of-the-country members and followers … you are going to have to do the clock crunching for your time zone at http://bit.ly/BookPublishing-iTunes.

OR … just go to http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast. With over 4 million downloaded podcasts to select from, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast has experienced over 7,000,000 listeners … you are in good company! 

Here are your Top Ten Tweet for the past week 

Tweets are faster than a speeding bird … below are The Book Shepherd’s® Top Ten Tweets from the past week that you may have missed …

Author, Publishing and Resource Success

• If you change your #branding, update your books to reflect the change. #booktip

• What do you care about most or expect most from a book review? I personally am not too worried about the summary of the plot – I care more about how the book made the reader feel and the emotions and experiences associated with it.

• Hooray! April Bookstore Sales Skyrocketed pwne.ws/3iI6N1j

• Support your bookstores. Support your authors. #publishing #bookstores #authors #writingcommunity #weekend #JudithBriles

 Social Media and Marketing Strategies 

• Good. @linamkhan to head the FTC. Let’s hope she restores fair competition in ebook self-publishing by abolishing Amazon’s anti-competitive KDP Select which prevents self-pubbed authors from distributing their books to other sales outlets. nytimes.com/2021/06/15/tec…

• Do you know the difference between on-page and off-page SEO? Learn more in this easy to understand guide to #SEO from @Bookgal ? selfpub.is/3whCq5T #selfpublishing #indieauthor #writingcommunity

• Did you know that Amazon Author Central pages are searched 1 billion times a year? ONE BILLION TIMES! It’s been retooled and much better. How does your Author Central page stack up? It’s a powerful, #bookmarketing tool for every #author and #writer. #publishing #JudithBriles

Writers & Writing

• A Star Is Born: The History of the Asterisk | @laphamsquart pwne.ws/3vw9pSx

• Children’s books—young adult, middle grade, and picture books—have taken over the publishing industry–a good thing. #kidslilt #childrens #writingcommunity #JudithBriles #authors

  YOU are a Writer … an Author-to-be.

  YOU are enough … you need nothing else.

  YOUR ideas are enough. Trust them.

  YOUR knowledge is enough. Believe.

  NOW START … YOUR writing will talk to you. LISTEN. FEEL. WRITE. #JudithBriles #writingcommunity #authors #publishing

Cool Things, FUN Things & OMG Moments

Remember … you can listen to over 300+ programs that AuthorYOU Founder Judith Briles has created for your book and authoring success: http://tinyurl.com/AuthorURadio , scroll down and click on any of the past shows—just click and you are instantly there! Or you, subscribe directly on iTunes: http://ow.ly/QO0oK 

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