Good Authoring Day to YOU                       

it’s a writing weekend coming up for me—some face to face time with clients as we write together via Zoom and then hunkering done—splitting time between new copy for my website and working on two different books for other clients.

Do you want to kick off the New Year—gulp, I can’t believe I wrote that—why not participate in November’s How to Create an Amazon eBook Bestseller—the how-to tips on how to write compelling, grab the social media reader copy for promo pushouts. Slated for Wednesdays, starting at 4 pm Mountain time, the next 4-week session rolls out. You’ll be ready to roll out 2021 in a big way … why not?

My two bits for this Saturday morning.

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 to writing killer marketing copy. Casey Demchak joined me for an hour success altering ideas you can do to sharped what flows within your writing. 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 3million downloaded podcasts to select from, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast has experienced over 4,000,000 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

• Want book reviews. Here’s @JeffBullas on how to get tons of them: https://www.jeffbullas.com/customer-reviews/ #bookreviews #authors #bookmarketing #publishing #selfpublishing #indiepublishing

• Calling all authors: Check @pewresearch on the economic impact due to COVID in the US. Why is this important? It provides insights on how your audience might react via @heidicohen #authors #publishing #writingcommunity #bookmarketing #JudithBriles https://t.co/A785kR85hM

• LOVE this … smart authors win big: RT @PublishersWkly: Science Nobel Winners Are Accomplished Authors Too https://t.co/5eilgwCA62 https://t.co/IkBwN7m0XO #authors #authorsuccess #publishing 

 Social Media and Marketing Strategies 

• Hey authors: If you haven’t started planning your holiday #booksales, you’re probably not alone. Don’t worry! There’s still time-Check out the quick holiday sales-readiness checklist via @Bookgal? #authors #publishing #bookmarketing #judithbriles https://t.co/IcJxUCKWun 

• If you are still a SEO naysayer … zap it. Here’s why it matters to all author starting today: http://ow.ly/qvs950BM7Ip #authors #publishing #bookmarketing #smm #JudithBriles #indiepublishing

• Instagram is hot for authors. Excellent tips on how to sizzle your postings and branding via @nicholemagono http://ow.ly/2Haq50BM753 #bookmarketing #authors #branding #publishing

Writers & Writing

• Hey authors–new category opens up for children’s authors: Selfies Adds Kids’ Category, Announces 2021 Dates pwne.ws/3lnHDmJ  #authors #publishing #JudithBriles #writingcommunity #indiepublishing

• Get strategies and tips to grow the writer within you that flows to the power of your book. New podcast via @MaraPurl @TheBookShepherd: http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast  #authors #publishing #book #amwriting  #writingcommunity

• In writing book marketing copy, know that the word FREE is #1, and YOU is #2. Give stuff away; write to the reader … the “you”. Podcast via @CaseyDemchak @JudithBriles @MyBookShepherd  http://bit.ly/BookPublishingPodcast #authors #indiepublishing #writingcommunity #bookmarketing

Cool Things, FUN Things & OMG Moments

Happy Dance from me–Love this from @thebookstall — Golden Retriever puppies enjoying storytime with an animated dragon. You didn’t think you needed it until you saw it. Then you realized it’s all you needed all along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1maVQvUM8uw

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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