Good Authoring Day to YOU …

Finally, the dreaded hacking, coughing, headache cold is exiting my body! Hope none of you get it. On my personal agenda is to finish five books this month. Some, the first writing draft and back to the authors for their input. Others to layout and the reveal of what the physical book will look like. Always an exciting stage.

I’m getting ready to launch my newest of Unplugged events: Book Marketing Unplugged in a month. There are a few seats left—is one yours? It’s already half full—and yes, I’m covering how to not lose your mental marbles with social media. Join me in Denver on October 18-19—all details on my website, www.TheBookShepherd.com under the Events tab.

And heading down to Houston, Texas for a series of presentations next weekend.

Don’t forget, for all of you in Colorado who participate in the second Saturday AuthorYOU Salons, the NEW time we start is 8.30 a.m., ending at 11.30 a.m. This was the popular recommendation of the 20 participants who were here last month.

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 adds more insights to goose your author and publishing success.

Thursday’s show adds more insights to goose your author and publishing success.

Listen in to this podcast with host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, and Jules Marie, who has judged more book competitions than most can imagine! She reveals how to make your book the diamond in that sparkles in a judge’s eyes.

Tune in for the LIVE show at 6 Eastern, 5 Central, 4 Mountain, 3 Pacific 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. You can also go to the Home page of http://www.AuthorU.org, scroll down and click on any of the past shows—just click and are instantly there!  With over 100,000 downloaded podcasts each month from around the world, 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

• There has never been a better time to pitch a series. w/ @John_Marlow lttr.ai/ILFj #Screenwriting #Hollywood

• #PublicityTips-Tips, Tricks, and Tools for #FreePublicity Issue 1327 Sept. 24, 2019 Publisher: Joan Stewart

 Social Media and Marketing Strategies 

• 8 great ideas for creating awesome Instagram Stories #instagram #instagramtips #smm pegfitzpatrick.com/instagram-stor…

• They keep adding cool, easy-to-use features to Instagram Stories that will let you showcase your brand and engage with your community. bit.ly/2L1UvA2 #instagram #instagramtips #socialmedia #smm

• Great tips on how to create the best type of videos for social media via @RebekahRadice #socialmediamarketing bit.ly/2HsgsrX

• Mega-List of Free Promotional Sites for Self-Published Books publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2017/07/mega-l… via @EricaVerrillo
  “Live video is more appealing to brand audiences: 80% would rather watch live video from a brand than read a blog, and 82% prefer live video from a brand to social posts.” bit.ly/2L1UvA2 #instagram #instagramtips #socialmedia #smm

• Is TikTok A Time Bomb? The average user now spends around 45 minutes a day on TikTok, more time than they even spend on Facebook via @FastCompany | All eyes are on TikTok!! ?????? #INBOUND19 fastcompany.com/90395898/is-ti…

Writers & Writing

• We can learn a lot from dogs – everyone – even writers! Think Like A Dog – Chapter Two – Being Persistent buff.ly/2YxdHtg via @scottmacnotes #persistence #dogs #people #LifeLessons #TuesdayMotivation

• How to Write a Press Release: The Definitive Guide -Headline formulas -Proven templates -Distribution strategies -Lots of real-life examples backlinko.com/write-a-press-…

Cool things and OMG moments!

• After 137 years of service, Bisbee, Ariz., library is declared best in America | @TucsonStar pw-ne.ws/f987d

Remember … you can listen to over 300+ programs that Author U 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 

The Book Shepherd®