Good Authoring Day to YOU                       

It was week #2 for the How to Create an Amazon eBook bestseller—fun, it’s an all “dude” class … the first time I’ve just had guys in one of my classes. We moved fast and got the first session done in 90 minutes. Ditto for #1 the week before. Last weekend, the free AuthorYOU Salons was online—always the second Saturday and for the remainder of 2020, they will be online. October’s will be on the 10^th, starting at 9 am MT. To participate, register at https://www.meetup.com/AuthorYOUSalons/ .

The month is half over, and it stuns me to how fast this year is moving. Here in Colorado, we have transitioned out of the wild day last week where we saw temps drop from 94 to 28 degrees over a 24-hour spread bringing in snow and ice—that was a wowsa. I made an immediate decision—I didn’t go out of the house for two days! This week, Indian Summer surrounds us—where we have dry, warm weather that pops up in September. Dinner has been on the deck each evening—wonderful. Yet, I know that the “white stuff” is lurking out there.

With all that said … my head is turning to next year … what will I personally be working on … a new book … a new course … what? And how about you? What I do know is that you must … and it is a “must” … stay visible. Build your influence. And yes, publish something.  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! 

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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 enhancing all things graphics with Kathleen Sweeney, marketing lead with BookBrush joining me for an hour of fun things you can do, including book swag. Take advantage of it—just an hour of your time:

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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

• How To Take Action Towards Your Goals Right Now bit.ly/3fzC2qR

• Get 5 tips on how to get online attendees to react, to think, to click, to participate. Podcast via @JudithBriles @MyBooksShepherd @WEBINARGURU: bit.ly/BookPublishing… #webinar #speaking #authors #podcast

• Happiness is simple. http://ow.ly/rqYy50BcYSA

 Social Media and Marketing Strategies 

• What to soar your social media engagement? Just ask questions and start the comments flowing. Podcast via @mybookshepherd @33wordsus bit.ly/BookPublishing… #bookmarketing #authors #books #selfpub #smm

• 17 Advanced SEO Strategies (That Are Actually Advanced) backlinko.com/advanced-seo

• How to Optimize Your Social Posts for the Visually Impaired dlvr.it/RdV51k

Writers & Writing

• Hey authors–confused on what to Include on your book’s copyright page? Tips here: blog.bookbaby.com/2019/12/your-b… via @BookBaby Blog #fictionwriting #authors #writingcommunity #novelwriting #selfpublishing #indieauthors #selfpub #writers #amwriting

• The future of post-pandemic fiction | @thenewmexican pwne.ws/2Ql9I0t

• Boosting your writing skills for writing copy in marketing is a must-do. http://ow.ly/DvcO50B8uWK #amwriting #writingcommunity #bookmarketing #authors

Cool Things, FUN Things & OMG Moments

Percussionist Kyungho Jeon, who was born blind, used to think his dream of playing in an orchestra was impossible. So he helped create a new type of baton that lets him feel, rather than see, a conductor’s movements – and now he can play with an ensemble: cnn.it/2YPYZjj

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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