It’s Monday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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It’s Monday at Author U…

• Would you like an amazing refresher mini-course in what’s happening in publishing today?
• Are you new to the book and authoring worlds?
• How about the dollars, cents and sense of it?

Would you like to have some key steps in taking your book strategy from OK to WOW?  Saturday, August 18th is for you!

• Saturday is Is There a Book in YOU? mini workshop.  Move your book and authoring experiencefrom “OK” to “WOW!”
• Join Author U on LinkedIn – have a question?  There’s an answer-over 500 people have joined the community globally in the past two weeks.
• Survey time … let’s hear what you think!
• Got news? This is the time to send it in-need by next week.
• More amazing Nerdy Tips, Apps and Gadgets for Authors on last week’s radio show, Your Guide to Book Publishing on Thursday. Including what to do with the pesty “error” messages we all get and what to do when you get hacked.

Action items for you …

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Take the Survey:
Provide an attention-grabbing headline or summary for each article.

Include articles on topics of interest to your readers, relevant news and events. Inserting a link in your article lets you track which topics attract the most interest.

Take the Survey…

Join the AuthorU Group on LinkedIn

Join the online  community for discussion … ask your questions … you name it. This is not the place to pitch your services … it is the place to answer questions if you are an expert and just happen to provide services to writers and authors. Join the Author U LinkedIn Group today.

What’s Happening In The Authoring World?

Author U is putting the September issue of The Resource together … send in yours by August 15th; if you have photos, include.

Send to Judith@Briles.com

Is There A Book In You?

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Saturday … Move your Authoring and Book from just OK to WOW!

• Is There a Book in YOU that is BURSTING to get out or RE-BIRTHED?
• Are You New to Authoring and Publishing
• Do you know ANYONE THINKING about Authoring and publishing

Designed specifically for those new to authoring and publishing … the Newbie, or as Author U calls you … the Eaglet … waiting, learning to soar to Eagle status!

Learn How to Create, Develop and Publish a Book in Today’s Market

Then you need to … no, you should, spend four hours with Judith Briles.

Who Should Attend? Anyone-Anyone who is interested in writing and publishing a book. Judith’s presentation is full of supporting statistics, scenarios and strategies on what to do now! If there is a book in you, you need to attend. Expect hot seats.

WHEN: Saturday, August 18th from 8.00 am to Noon.

COST:  $47, includes Breakfast, Judith Briles’ book Show Me About Book Publishing and Workbook.
WHERE:  University of Phoenix, 10004 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO  80124

REGISTER NOW

 

AuthorU Podcasts…

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Want to know the best apps and gadgets for authors?

All that and much more on this Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing with Judith. Her guest is Beth Ziesenis, author of Upgrade to FREE. Beth’s podcast of the first show has been downloaded by thousands. Content rich is an understatement.

Beth Ziesnes gave several savvy tips for authors on how use book fulfillment and create savvy products that can be sold.   Listen in

Make sure you listen to the podcast or on iTunes of last Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Make sure you listen to the podcast or on iTunes on Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing. LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN – ideas are rockin’ and the audience is growing!

LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN

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Author U Top Tweets of the Week

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WOW! to our amazing Olympians … for Colorado’s swimming phenom-it was Go, Missy, Go! 

GO-GO-GO … If you are in Colorado and new to authoring and publishing, don’t forget to register for the August 18th Is There a Book In YOU? half-day program designed for the Eaglet-the newbie-to the authoring and publishing worlds. It’s only $67 and includes breakfast, workbook and a copy of Judith Briles’ book, Show Me About Book Publishing ($20 value). Register NOW

ALL profits will go to support the fire-fighting efforts that so devastated major areas of Colorado in June and July. Come and out and let your educational/investment in your book dollars count.

Below are your top Tweets of the week …

Tweets are faster than a speeding bird … below are Author U’s Top Ten Tweets from the past week that you may have missed …

Success & Resources

[INFOGRAPHIC] Blogging: 3 Secrets To An A-List Blog http://ow.ly/czv1l

Make your book a pop song. Free AutoRap app converts your words into a rap. http://t.co/ym2XMePs

Tools authors need in creating their personal LinkedIn group  http://ow.ly/cwM9t 

22 Top Blogging Tools Loved by the Pros. Many are ideal for authors and writers. Get yours. http://ow.ly/cD3Pk

Very cool for #authors–4 #ebooks platformed on #Smashwords make NY Times #bestseller list!  http://t.co/QzCU9pzc 

Social Media & Marketing

72 Fascinating Social Media Marketing Facts-Stats for 2012  http://t.co/DH4ZDL5S

7 Pinterest Secrets From Retailers: http://t.co/wGzQZF3x

Author Smarts-Put the Social Back into Social Media: 40 Ways to Build a Loyal Audience http://t.co/nlq9M0Qx

Great advice for authors on book promotion – don’t become a spammer when marketing your book: http://t.co/1hCwkruq

Very Cool
Hmmm…might be marketing strategy for authors–run your book! : 4 animals that ran for mayor (and won!) http://t.co/avksQlzl 

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Author U Top Tweets of the Week

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It’s been a heart-breaking week for so many in Colorado … our thoughts and prayers to all … please remember that your amazing words make a difference …  Use them to spread healing…

Below are your top Tweets of the week …

Tweets are faster than a speeding bird … below are Author U’s Top Ten Tweets from the past week that you may have missed …

Success & Resources
Are you in charge of your workflow? Or are you just reacting? http://t.co/7iCY4fkEÂ

Authoring & Writing
The Social Experience of Reading http://t.co/Tlha09HC

Social Media & Marketing
NEW! 12 Ways to Focus Your Email Marketing http://t.co/gSAhfgif

6 Tips for Managing a Social Media Community – Do you wonder how to go about exercising good social etiquette… http://t.co/ag2qnnMV

6 Master Moves to Merge Social Media & Direct Marketing–good info for authors http://t.co/lKPF6azp

Google Ads Vs Facebook Ads Vs LinkedIn Ads – An Interesting Comparison http://t.co/uJUJnkkn

Fab Twitter tips–10 of them that are perfect for authors and book marketing strategies! http://ow.ly/ci5Tb

12 really smart things to do with your blog posts to maximum exposure: http://t.co/n5f1nREU

Most people are visual. Learn How to Create an Awesome Infographic. http://t.co/pvox4saT

With Sights Set on Engagement, LinkedIn Launches More Social Features http://t.co/GbvVZGVd

What Will They Think Of Next?
Holy Zappin! The iPhone case that doubles as a stun gun http://t.co/x1VdPmBc

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It’s Thursday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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Here’s your Top Ten Twitter Tweets for the week:

Tweets are faster than a speeding bird … below are Author U’s Top Ten Tweets from the past week that you may have missed …

Success & Resources

Why LinkedIn Shouldn’t Worry About Facebook’s New Job Search Tools.  http://ow.ly/c8owG

Excellent read on why not to publish with NY via Penelope Trunk-5 new rules of book publishing are so today: http://t.co/sDD3QWqd

 

Authoring & Writing

Stuck with writing and get words out: 11 Tips to kick start yourself. http://ow.ly/c7BCB

Book Proposals – Seven Top Rules for Your Book Proposal http://t.co/fuBR3IF5

 

Social Media & Marketing

Why Fun is Important for Book Marketing  http://t.co/4U6TZvQM

Bookmark Alert-12 Essential Social Media Cheat Sheet-Treasure trove of info!

http://t.co/AdTfl2mH

Less Is More On Twitter-10 Twitter Tactics http://ow.ly/c8spS

Yo matey!…have ebook pirates taken you over? http://ow.ly/c9hTL

NEW! 12 Ways to Focus Your Email Marketing http://t.co/gSAhfgif

 

For Your Enjoyment

Initials rule: some authors never use their names-here’s 18 famous with real first names. http://ow.ly/c95ci

BONUS:

Last week’s Your Guide to Book Publishing was all about: Do you want to be on the NY Times bestseller list? How about selling your book to a NY publisher? Cindy Ratzlaff was simply amazing with her inside strategies on how to work with NY publishers as well as get on the NY Times bestseller list. Make sure you listen to the podcast or on iTunes of last Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing. LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN   

This afternoon, it’s all about getting speaking gigs, getting paid and selling books with Susan Levin as Judith’s guest …Listen in at 4 p.m. Mountain time

Is There A Book in You?:

If you are in Colorado and new to authoring and publishing, don’t forget to register for the August 18th Is There a Book In YOU? half-day program designed for the Eaglet-the newbie-to the authoring and publishing worlds.

It’s only $47 and includes breakfast, workbook and a copy of Judith Briles’ book, Show Me About Book Publishing ($20 value).

Early bird deadline is July 31st. Register now

Don’t forget to fill out “About” on your FB page. It’s what people see! Add your URL there. And make sure that it shows your email to contact you at, not FB’s

And always remember to follow us @AuthorU on Twitter!

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It’s Monday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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July is huge for picnic lovers-it’s National Blueberry, Ice Cream and Hot Dog months-pass the napkins. A fabulous week to all … loving the summer!

• Get to next week’s special event at the Tattered Cover in LoDo on Monday, the 23rd-you and your book can’t afford to miss it-over 60 already signed up. Get a friend to come-all proceeds from now on go to support the firefighting efforts that recently hit Colorado. Only $10. Special gift from AU for all. COME-Come-COME!  
• WOW-learn all the inside tips on how to get on the NY Times bestseller list-listen to last week’s Podcast with master book publicist and brander, Cindy Ratzlaff. This Thursday, it’s all about booking speaking gigs, getting paid and selling books. A good thing to do.
• Are you brand spanking new to Authoring and Publishing??? … deep-dive breakfast meeting co-sponsored by the University of Phoenix on August 18th: Is There a Book in YOU?
• Listen to this Thursday’s radio show to learn all about booking speeches.
• FYI: Author U’s Advisory Board member Penny Sansevieri will present a workshop on Saturday, the 21st in Lone Tree, CO on how to Go Viral with Your Book Publicity!

Action items for you …

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Next Monday, July 23rd …Wordle

Author U Partners with the Tattered Cover in LoDo for an evening about the book-your book-getting it into the Tattered Cover and SELLING.

You will come away with:

• Insights on how to work with the Tattered Cover
• How to create a great book signing event
• How to get your book into the Tattered Cover
• How to create great sales
• What Tattered Cover Press is all about
• The steps successful authors take that ones that limp along don’t
• New friends in the authoring community

Tell all your author friends … the more, the merrier! Get a copy of Judith Briles book, Show Me About Book Publishing while you are there a receive a special discount coupon. All proceeds from now on go to support Colorado’s firefighting efforts.

Be there … you don’t want to miss this evening at the fabulous Tattered Cover in downtown Denver at the base of 16th Street … come early and enjoy Colorado’s premier book store and visit with many of Author U’s associated partners.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Tattered Cover, LoDo
When: Monday, July 23rd
Cost: $10 (covers dessert and handouts) plus other goodies

BRING your friends, neighbors, coworkers, family members-the tribe in your life-it’s a special evening-the writing and authoring community has the opportunity to schmooze with publishing providers and fellow authors. A great evening is planned! And only $10!

Register

Penny Sansevieri

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Author U’s Advisory Board member Penny Sansevieri will present a workshop on Saturday, the 21st at the Marriott in Lone Tree, CO on how to Go Viral with Your Book Publicity! Penny is a master of book marketing and the author of Red Hot Internet Publicity and Get Published Today. This is a Colorado Independent Publishing Association event-Author U members may register at their member rates ($139) if you attend.

July Tech Toolboxes…

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Tech Tool Boxes are 3-hour intensives from 3 to 6 p.m. and are limited to 10 attendees. Bring your laptop. You will get direct one-on-one coaching from Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles.

JULY … It’s summertime and the learning is easy … get up to date info on all things WordPress and Slideshare during the lazy days of summer.  3 spots left.

Word Press is a key platform for websites and blogs. July will focus on all the ins and outs, apps to use and insider tricks to make yours soar. Slideshare is a terrific way to get your words and visuals out. You’ll learn the how-tos and launch your channel. Your lap top is a must have plus make sure your have plenty of graphics/photos in your Picture file to pull from to enhance your work.  Hurry … only 1 spot left!

Word Press is a key platform for websites and blogs. July will focus on all the ins and outs, apps to use and insider tricks to make yours soar.

Slideshare is a terrific way to get your words and visuals out. You’ll learn the how-tos and launch your channel. Your lap top is a must have plus make sure your have plenty of graphics/photos in your Picture file to pull from to enhance your work.

July 17th        The Wonders of WordPress
Both the basics and in-depth options will be covered in a one-on-one formatting that becomes the perfect hands-on detail. Want to learn how to add a post or page to your WordPress site? Images and Links? Change the look? Want your Blog synched and running smoothly? Interested in discovering which widgets and plug-ins are for you and what they can do? 1 Spot left!

Come join us to learn how you can manage and update your own WordPress site!

One session only: $75; both WordPress and Slideshare for $125
Location: Judith’s offices in Aurora

Register

July 31st        SlideShare Basics and Strategies
SlideShare has 60 million monthly visitors, 130 million page views, and was recently voted among the World’s Top 10 tools for Education and eLearning. In addition to presentations, SlideShare supports documents, PDFs, videos, and webinars. Embed your uploads to blogs and websites, install the SlideShare application on your LinkedIn and Facebook accounts, upload presentations publicly or privately, and discover their free, 1 click web meetings using Zipcast. 3 Spots left! 

One session only: $75; both WordPress and Slideshare for $125
Location: Judith’s offices in Aurora
Register

Thinking of Printing Your Book Overseas?

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Make sure you listen to the podcast or on iTunes of last Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Judith’s guest was Mike Daniels with Four Colour Print Group.

Listen: click here

Saturday, August 18th …Is There a Book in YOU?

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Designed specifically for those new to authoring and publishing … the Newbie, or as Author U calls you … the Eaglet … waiting, learning to soar to Eagle status!

Learn How to Create, Develop and Publish a Book in Today’s Market

There are five key mistakes that Newbie Authors make:

1. They fail to have their books professionally edited
2. They get taken by publishing predators
3. They don’t treat authoring and publishing as a business
4. They rush to publish
5. They fail to market their book once it’s published

The Internet and POD-print-on-demand method of printing-has created more trash than the book buying public needs, or wants. Why? Simply because authors are “publishing” without caring or knowing the ins and outs of being an author and publishing a book. They get duped by publishers, publishing and others who want their money. Publishing predators lurk in just about every corner-offering deals to publish an author for a steal of a deal, than compound it with hefty sums of add-on moneys … after the contract is signed!

The large publishers are downsizing, the traditional brick & mortar stores are closing, and readers are embracing eBooks. Authoring and Book Creation is morphing on a daily basis.

Is There a Book in You? will show you:

• Where is book publishing going and how can you take advantage of it;
• What opportunities are emerging as the book trade evolves into new forms;
• How to learn the dollars, cents and sense of publishing;
• How to avoid publishing predators;
• The key elements that will lead to your book success;
• How to create your Book and Author Platforms;
• How to kick-start your eBook strategy;
• How to create a book and in which format is best for you;
• How to avoid being duped;
• Why POD or a pay-to-publish publisher could be a publishing disaster;
• How to build a team a publishing team that works;
• Why the savvy author niches a book … and so much more.

Who Should Attend? Anyone who is interested in writing and publishing a book. Judith’s presentation is full of supporting statistics, scenarios and strategies on what to do now! If there is a book in you, you need to attend. Expect hot seats.

WHEN: Saturday, August 18th from 8.00 am to Noon.
COST: $47, includes Breakfast, Judith Briles’ book Show Me About Book Publishing and Workbook.

REGISTER NOW

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It’s Thursday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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The Monsoons hit Colorado …amazing thunder and rain storms this past week after the fires …

If you are in Colorado and new to authoring and publishing, don’t forget to register for the August 18th Is There a Book In YOU? half-day program designed for the Eaglet-the newbie-to the authoring and publishing worlds. It’s only $47 and includes breakfast, workbook and a copy of Judith Briles’ book, Show Me About Book Publishing ($20 value). Early bird deadline is July 31st. Register here.

And definitely don’t forget to attend the Author U-Tattered Cover event on Monday evening, July 23rd …

ALL profits for both events will go to support the firefighting efforts that so devastated major areas of Colorado in June and July. Come and out and let your educational/investment in your book dollars count.

Bonus: Last week’s Your Guide to Book Publishing was all about using a virtual assistant to support your authoring and book efforts. Kelly Johnson of Cornerstone Virtual Assistants did a stellar job of explain just what a VA can do to make your life easier. For WordPress users, there was a discussion of how to maximize your website. Listen in at 4 pm Mountain time.

This afternoon, the sensational and wildly successful Cindy Ratzlaff will be Judith’s guest … the topic is Branding YOU and the ins and outs of creating publicity for your book. Does Cindy know publishing?-oh yes… she was the lead publicist for Simon & Schuster for 20 years…crafting 150 NY Times bestseller publicity strategies.

Today is Pecan Pie Day … have a piece!

Here’s your Top Ten Twitter Tweets for the week:

Tweets are faster than a speeding bird … below are Author U’s Top Ten Tweets from the past week that you may have missed …

Success & Resources
What’s your Influence Factor? Know what your Klout is? WIRED magazine gives the inside skinny. http://ow.ly/c2VM9

50 (great) Digital Media Resources! From the folks at Mashable… http://t.co/lEUmcGEs

How Should You Publish? NY or own your own? http://ow.ly/c7aXB

Personal Branding Tips | How to Start Even Before You Have A Business Idea http://t.co/DuN9izyt

Authoring & Writing
Why I Write: George Orwell’s Four Motives for Creation http://t.co/ubKPAUoE

The secret trifecta for building an engaged audience. Perfect for authors/speakers. http://t.co/lL77MIy6

5 tips for blog editing http://t.co/3kKzGNDU

Social Media & Marketing
Sassy and Smart ways for authors to promote your FB page http://ow.ly/bWPtG

Five Tips to Help You Decide How Much of YOU Should Show Up in Your Blog http://t.co/ePpv5261

For #authors: 12 Ways to #Market Your #Book By Giving Away Free Stuff http://t.co/tampHHbL

For Your Enjoyment:
Lovely way to start or end the week … it begins with just one amazing note! http://ow.ly/c77iV

Don’t forget to fill out “About” on your FB page. It’s what people see! Add your URL there. And make sure that it shows your email to contact you at, not FB’s

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Show Me About Book Publishing

 

It’s Thursday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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Beginning today, Author U will morph It’s Thursday at Author U …

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What will be included is any late-breaking info we think our members need to know; a reminder of the day’s Your Guide to Book Publishing radio show and topic; reference to AU’s weekly Blog; and introducing a new feature for AU members and Blog followers: Author U’s Top Ten Twitter Tweets of the week (we put out 50 plus every week-you get the condensed version) …

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Swamped with all the info flowing in?

Here’s your short-cut . . .

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Independence Day and Independent Publishing, July 2nd

Fourth of July Author U Blog

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Wondering what is the latest in social media market?

Tons … and Publicity Hound Joan Stewart tells all. Learn why traditional publicity/PR pros are wild about Twitter. Make sure you listen to the podcast or on iTunes of last Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing. This week, Kelly Johnson will be Judith’s guest-what’s a Virtual Assistant? How do you work with one? What can she or he do for you … and so much more.

Listen to the podcast

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Today is Work-a-Holic Day …

Workaholics Day

Finish that chapter!

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It’s Monday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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Our hearts are out to the many in Colorado who have lost homes, property and loved ones due to the horrendous fires. A spark can be an amazing thing-igniting ideas that can circle the globe; it can also destroy … know the difference.

Today is I Forgot Day … a fabulous day to do a fallback on all the things that didn’t get completed on your To Do List!

• July’s Tech Tool Boxes will focus Deep-Dive sessions WordPress and SlideShare.
• Special meeting on July 23rd at the Tattered Cover in LoDo
• Sign up for the August 11th Member BBQ … it’s FREE!
• Are you brand spanking new to Authoring and Publishing … special meeting co-sponsored by the University of Phoenix on August 18th: Is There a Book in YOU?
• Listen to last week’s Podcast on the Latest in Social Media with Joan Stewart, the Publicity Hound.
• Listen to this Thursday’s radio show to learn all about Virtual Assistants.
• A fabulous 4th to you all … Celebrate America’s Birthday Week Safely and Sanely … please!

July Tech Toolbox…

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Tech Tool Boxes are 3-hour intensives from 3 to 6 p.m. and are limited to 10 attendees. Bring your laptop. You will get direct one-on-one coaching from Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles.

It’s summertime and the learning is easy … get up to date info on all things WordPress and Slideshare during the lazy days of summer. 3 spots left

Word Press is a key platform for websites and blogs. July will focus on all the ins and outs, apps to use and insider tricks to make yours soar. Slideshare is a terrific way to get your words and visuals out. You’ll learn the how-tos and launch your channel. Your lap top is a must have plus make sure your have plenty of graphics/photos in your Picture file to pull from to enhance your work. Hurry … only 3 spots left!

Word Press is a key platform for websites and blogs. July will focus on all the ins and outs, apps to use and insider tricks to make yours soar.

Slideshare is a terrific way to get your words and visuals out. You’ll learn the how-tos and launch your channel. Your lap top is a must have plus make sure your have plenty of graphics/photos in your Picture file to pull from to enhance your work.

July 17th The Wonders of WordPress

Both the basics and in-depth options will be covered in a one-on-one formatting that becomes the perfect hands-on detail. Want to learn how to add a post or page to your WordPress site? Images and Links? Change the look? Want your Blog synched and running smoothly? Interested in discovering which widgets and plug-ins are for you and what they can do? 3 Spots left!

Come join us to learn how you can manage and update your own WordPress site!

One session only: $75; both WordPress and Slideshare for $125
Location: Judith’s offices in Aurora
Register

July 31st SlideShare Basics and Strategies

SlideShare has 60 million monthly visitors, 130 million page views, and was recently voted among the World’s Top 10 tools for Education and eLearning. In addition to presentations, SlideShare supports documents, PDFs, videos, and webinars. Embed your uploads to blogs and websites, install the SlideShare application on your LinkedIn and Facebook accounts, upload presentations publicly or privately, and discover their free, 1 click web meetings using Zipcast.  3 Spots left!

One session only: $75; both WordPress and Slideshare for $12
Location: Judith’s offices in Aurora
Register

Tattered Cover in LoDo …

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Author U Partners with the Tattered Cover in LoDo for an evening about the book-your book. You will come away with:

• the latest on what’s going on in publishing
• insights on how to work with the Tattered Cover
• how to create a great book signing event
• how to get your book into the Tattered Cover
• how to create great sales
• the steps successful authors take that ones that limp along don’t
• new friends in the authoring community

Tell all your author friends … the more, the merrier! Get a copy of Judith Briles book, Show Me About Book Publishing while you are there a receive a special discount coupon.

Be there … you don’t want to miss this evening at the fabulous Tattered Cover in downtown Denver at the base of 16th Street … come early and enjoy Colorado’s premier book store.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Tattered Cover, LoDo
When: Monday, July 23rd
Cost: $10 (covers dessert and handouts)

Register

Saturday, August 18th …Is There a Book in YOU?

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Designed specifically for those new to authoring and publishing … the Newbie, or as Author U calls you … the Eaglet … waiting, learning to soar to Eagle status!

Learn How to Create, Develop and Publish a Book in Today’s Market

There are five key mistakes that Newbie Authors make:

• They fail to have their books professionally edited
• They get taken by publishing predators
• They don’t treat authoring and publishing as a business
• They rush to publish
• They fail to market their book once it’s published

The Internet and POD-print-on-demand method of printing-has created more trash than the book buying public needs, or wants. Why? Simply because authors are “publishing” without caring or knowing the ins and outs of being an author and publishing a book. They get duped by publishers, publishing and others who want their money. Publishing predators lurk in just about every corner-offering deals to publish an author for a steal of a deal, than compound it with hefty sums of add-on moneys … after the contract is signed!

The large publishers are downsizing, the traditional brick & mortar stores are closing, and readers are embracing eBooks. Authoring and Book Creation is morphing on a daily basis.

Is There a Book in You? will show you:

• Where is book publishing going and how can you take advantage of it;
• What opportunities are emerging as the book trade evolves into new forms;
• How to learn the dollars, cents and sense of publishing;
• How to avoid publishing predators;
• The key elements that will lead to your book success;
• How to create your Book and Author Platforms;
• How to kick-start your eBook strategy;
• How to create a book and in which format is best for you;
• How to avoid being duped;
• Why POD or a pay-to-publish publisher could be a publishing disaster;
• How to build a team a publishing team that works;
• Why the savvy author niches a book … and so much more.
• Who Should Attend? Anyone who is interested in writing and publishing a book. Judith’s presentation is full of supporting statistics, scenarios and strategies on what to do now! If there is a book in you, you need to attend. Expect hot seats.

WHEN: Saturday, August 18th from 8.00 am to Noon.
COST: $47, includes Breakfast, Judith Briles’ book Show Me About Book Publishing and Workbook.

REGISTER NOW

SPEAKER: Judith Briles, author of 30 books, including Show Me About Book Publishing and Author YOU: Creating and Developing the Author and Book Platforms.

3rd Annual Author U Member BBQ

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Member BBQ can only be attended by paid up members and their guests.

Author U Members love to eat and schmooze.

Come join in –the day will be a warm one … perfect for a BBQ. we supply the BBQ and Beverage …

Who: Members and Family
When: Saturday afternoon, August 11th
Time: 4 on …
Cost: FREE

RSVP for this one! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Bring: a side dish for 8 (no desserts please)

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It’s Monday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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 Today is National CatFish Day best with hush puppies and a cold beer!

• July Tech Tool Boxes will focus Deep-Dive sessions WordPress and SlideShare.
• Sign up for the August 11th Member BBQ … it’s FREE!
• Special meeting on July 23rd at the Tattered Cover in LoDo
• Podcast on the Costs of Publishing

It’s hot, hot, hot. Find a cool spot, grab a great book and enjoy the day! Bravo to Author U member Suzy Shride who got top honors in the Young Adult Fiction area in all of Colorado from the Colorado Center for the Book Lucy Dakota: Adventures of a Modern Explorer Book 1-Rocky Mountain Beginnings.

June Tech Toolbox…

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Tech Tool Boxes are 3-hour intensives from 3 to 6 p.m. and are limited to 10 attendees. Bring your laptop. You will get direct one-on-one coaching from Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles.

It’s summertime and the learning is easy … get up to date info on all things WordPress and Slideshare during the lazy days of summer. 4 spots left!

WordPress is a key platform for websites and blogs. July will focus on all the ins and outs, apps to use and insider tricks to make yours soar.

Slideshare is a terrific way to get your words and visuals out. You’ll learn the how-tos and launch your channel. Your lap top is a must have plus make sure your have plenty of graphics/photos in your Picture file to pull from to enhance your work.

July 17th – The Wonders of WordPress

Both the basics and in-depth options will be covered in a one-on-one formatting that becomes the perfect hands-on detail. Want to learn how to add a post or page to your WordPress site? Images and Links? Change the look? Want your Blog synched and running smoothly? Interested in discovering which widgets and plug-ins are for you and what they can do?

Come join us to learn how you can manage and update your own WordPress site!

One session only: $75; both WordPress and Slideshare for $125
Location: Judith’s offices in Aurora Register

July 31st – SlideShare Basics and Strategies

SlideShare has 60 million monthly visitors, 130 million page views, and was recently voted among the World’s Top 10 tools for Education and eLearning. In addition to presentations, SlideShare supports documents, PDFs, videos, and webinars. Embed your uploads to blogs and websites, install the SlideShare application on your LinkedIn and Facebook accounts, upload presentations publicly or privately, and discover their free, 1 click web meetings using Zipcast.

One session only: $75; both WordPress and Slideshare for $125
Location: Judith’s offices in Aurora Register

3rd Annual Author U Member BBQ

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Member BBQ can only be attended by paid up members and their guests.

Author U Members love to eat and schmooze.

Come join in –the day will be a warm one … perfect for a BBQ. we supply the BBQ and Beverage …

Who: Members and Family
When: Saturday afternoon, August 11th
Time: 4 on …
Cost: FREE

RSVP for this one! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Bring: a side dish for 8 (no desserts please)

Tattered Cover in LoDo …

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Author U Partners with the Tattered Cover in LoDo for an evening about the book-your book. You will come away with:

• the latest on what’s going on in publishing
• insights on how to work with the Tattered Cover
• how to create a great book signing event
• how to get your book into the Tattered Cover
• how to create great sales
• the steps successful authors take that ones that limp along don’t
• new friends in the authoring community

Tell all your author friends … the more, the merrier! Get a copy of Judith Briles book, Show Me About Book Publishing while you are there a receive a special discount coupon.

Be there … you don’t want to miss this evening at the fabulous Tattered Cover in downtown Denver at the base of 16th Street … come early and enjoy Colorado’s premier book store.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Tattered Cover, LoDo
When: Monday, July 23rd
Cost: $10 (covers dessert and handouts)

Register

Thinking of Printing Your Book Overseas?

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Make sure you listen to the podcast or on iTunes of last Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Judith’s guest was Mike Daniels with Four Colour Print Group.

Listen: click here

Judith Briles
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It’s Monday at Author U… Here’s What’s Going On

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Today National Fishing Day and Go Splurge Day 

… take your pic!

 

• Tuesday’s Tech Tool Boxes will focus Deep-Dive sessions Pinterest. Only 2 spots remain.
• Sign up for the August 11th Member BBQ … it’s FREE!
• Special meeting on July 23rd at the Tattered Cover in LoDo
• Podcast on Dos and Don’ts of book printing overseas
• CO bookstore is looking for your book!

It’s sizzling hot in Colorado today-do what the Aussies do-slip, slap, slop: slip on a shirt to cover arms/legs; slap on a hat to protect your head and face; and slop on sun screen.

 

June Tech Toolbox…

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June 19th Creating and Developing Your Pinterest Site 3 – 6 pm

Are you on Pinterest? Should you be? Do you want to get going on Pinterest and get the crowd to find you? Tech Tool Boxes are limited to 10 participants. Come join us to learn how you can create and manage your own Pinterest site! Make sure you have photos/graphics, etc. on your computer that you can use-you will use them and others to build out your site. You bring your lap top-we will supply snacks. Kelly Johnson and Judith Briles are your guides as you get direct one-on-one coaching from them.

One session only: $75
Both sessions (Facebook Fan Pages and Pinterest) for $125
Location: Judith’s offices in Aurora
Register

 

3rd Annual Author U Member BBQ

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Member BBQ can only be attended by paid up members and their guests.

Author U Members love to eat and schmooze.

Come join in –the day will be a warm one … perfect for a BBQ. we supply the BBQ and Beverage …

Who: Members and Family
When: Saturday afternoon, August 11th
Time: 4 on …
Cost: FREE

RSVP for this one! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Bring: a side dish for 8 (no desserts please)

 

Tattered Cover in LoDo …

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Author U Partners with the Tattered Cover in LoDo for an evening about the book-your book. You will come away with:

• the latest on what’s going on in publishing
• insights on how to work with the Tattered Cover
• how to create a great book signing event
• how to get your book into the Tattered Cover
• how to create great sales
• the steps successful authors take that ones that limp along don’t
• new friends in the authoring community

Tell all your author friends … the more, the merrier! Get a copy of Judith Briles book, Show Me About Book Publishing while you are there a receive a special discount coupon.

Be there … you don’t want to miss this evening at the fabulous Tattered Cover in downtown Denver at the base of 16th Street … come early and enjoy Colorado’s premier book store.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Tattered Cover, LoDo
When: Monday, July 23rd
Cost: $10 (covers dessert and handouts)

Register

 

Thinking of Printing Your Book Overseas?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Make sure you listen to the podcast or on iTunes of last Thursday’s Your Guide to Book Publishing.

Judith’s guest was Mike Daniels with Four Colour Print Group.

Listen: click here

 

Sell Your Books in Colorado Opportunity …

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From Rick Williams (williar6@bellsouth.net):

My family is starting up a bakery/cafe/design studio/ bike repair/general merchandise business in Morrison, Colorado. The Clubhaus will have for sale sandwiches, sweets, beer, wine and New Orleans-style drinks, as well as several different types of general merchandise. We will cater to all types of customers – local townsfolk, day visitors, bicyclists and hikers – emphasizing Colorado and New Orleans lore and products.

We would like to showcase Colorado authors in one of our merchandise areas. We would like to know how to acquire authors’ books for display and sale. Any Colorado author is certainly welcome to have a personal display and sale of their books on site at any time.

Judith Briles
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