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Nonspooky Tips for Book Design Planning and Costs
Planning your book design? Judith Briles and book designer Nick Zelinger reveal how authors can avoid costly layout mistakes, understand editing and production costs, choose appropriate fonts, and prepare files for publishing on Amazon KDP.

Dr. Judith Briles
2 days ago2 min read


Loosening the Lips of Book Buyers
Want to turn everyday conversations into opportunities to connect with book buyers? Judith Briles and communication expert Ellen Naylor share strategies for building trust, asking better questions, listening effectively, and discovering what readers really want.

Dr. Judith Briles
Oct 232 min read


Book Marketing Pushes Using Unique Days
Looking for fresh ways to promote your book throughout the year? Judith Briles shares how authors can use national holidays, literary celebrations, and unique days to create engaging social media campaigns, posters, and reels that can be reused year after year.

Dr. Judith Briles
Oct 161 min read


Scams Targeting Authors Are Multiplying
Are scammers targeting authors through emails, texts, and publishing offers? Judith Briles and Deb Eckerling reveal common warning signs, suspicious phrases, and tips to help writers identify publishing scams before falling for them.

Dr. Judith Briles
Oct 91 min read


GoodJelly Productivity Tips for Authors and Writers Christine Carron
Struggling to get your writing done without pushing yourself harder? Judith Briles and productivity expert Christine Carron reveal practical ways authors can work with their creative process, quiet productivity struggles, and create durable progress.

Dr. Judith Briles
Oct 22 min read


Author Tips for Fall Forward Planning for Book Success
Ready to reset your author goals this fall? Judith Briles and Deb Eckerling share practical Fall Forward strategies to help authors reboot their goals, get restarted, and create a win before the end of the year.

Dr. Judith Briles
Sep 251 min read


Podcasting Guesting 101 for Authors
Want to become a better podcast guest? Judith Briles and producer Ben Horlander share how authors can prepare for interviews, work with hosts and producers, handle remote and in-studio appearances, and make every interview count.

Dr. Judith Briles
Sep 182 min read


How to Structure and Write a Movie in 21 Days
Learn how to structure and write a movie with Viki King as she shares practical screenwriting techniques, screenplay structure, and lessons from 50 years in Hollywood.

Dr. Judith Briles
Aug 212 min read


Building Communications to Make Authors Shine
Discover how mindful change can help authors overcome limiting beliefs, break self-sabotaging patterns, and build the mindset needed for publishing success.

Dr. Judith Briles
Aug 141 min read


Mindful Change for Authors Heather Elliott
Discover how mindful change can help authors overcome limiting beliefs, break self-sabotaging patterns, and build the mindset needed for publishing success.

Dr. Judith Briles
Aug 72 min read


How to Grow Your Email List with the Ultimate Opt-in for Collecting Emails
Learn how to grow your author email list with a powerful opt-in lead magnet. Discover where to place opt-ins, build an effective email marketing funnel, attract more subscribers, and turn website visitors into loyal readers and book buyers.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jul 311 min read


Viki King … How to Use the Inner Method to Soar Your Writing
Discover how the Inner Method can help authors unlock their authentic voice, write with confidence, and create stories that truly connect with readers.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jul 242 min read


Secrets to Writing Enticing Book Marketing Copy … Casey Demchak
Learn how to write compelling book marketing copy that attracts readers, strengthens your message, and increases book sales with expert Casey Demchak.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jul 172 min read


How to Get Book Reviews
Learn how to get book reviews that build credibility and boost book sales. Jim Cox of Midwest Book Review shares proven strategies every author should know.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jul 102 min read


Get 14 Tips and Tools for Authors
Discover 14 practical tips and tools from Judith Briles to strengthen your author platform, improve book marketing, and build lasting publishing success.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jun 262 min read


Highly Effective Mental Triggers for Authors
Discover the 7 highly effective mental triggers authors can use to connect with readers, increase engagement, and sell more books with expert Casey Demchak.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jun 192 min read


LinkedIn Tips for Author
Want to grow your author platform? Deb Eckerling shares actionable LinkedIn tips to help authors improve their profiles, build influence, and connect with more readers.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jun 122 min read


Platforms, Pitches, and Panache…Kat Neff
Building author platforms; knowing where and how to pitch out your book; and know how to find a publicity portal all takes time.

Dr. Judith Briles
Jun 51 min read


Fire Horse Writing & Publishing … Dan Janal
Learn a variety of tips of writing—with a focus getting your book done .. in a flash!

Dr. Judith Briles
May 292 min read


Fire Horse Editing and Writing
Explore book publishing tips, manuscript editing advice, writing trends, and author marketing strategies with Judith Briles and editor Barb Wilson.

Dr. Judith Briles
May 222 min read
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