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Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing

Judith Briles

Booking Overview

This is a weekly book-publishing and author-marketing podcast that combines host-led instruction with interviews featuring publishing professionals, authors, consultants, and communications experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch book marketers, publishing specialists, experienced authors, writing or screenwriting consultants, and experts with practical guidance for author success; booking difficulty is likely medium because guests need established expertise, published work, speaking credentials, or relevant consulting experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 768

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 182 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

judith@briles.com

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Host

Judith Briles - Dr. Judith Briles is an author, book-publishing expert, and longtime author adviser known as The Book Shepherd. She brings approximately 40 years of publishing and author-marketing experience to he...

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, book-publishing or book-marketing professionals, writing and screenwriting consultants, speakers, and subject-matter experts with practical experience helping authors develop, publish, communicate, or promote their work.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Established consulting experience, TED Talk or other speaking experience, Recognized expertise in author development, communications, writing, or marketing

Recent Guest Discussions

Viki King - Screenwriting Structure, Adapting Books For Film, Using Personal Experience In Writing, And Developing Stories For The Screen.

Terri Murphy - Author Communications, Humor, Storytelling, Audience Engagement, Behavior Styles, And Building Author Communities.

Heather Elliott - Mindset Barriers, Limiting Beliefs, Personal Change, Author Motivation, And Completing And Marketing Books.

Viki King - Using Life Experience In Writing, Finding An Authentic Voice, Personal Storytelling, And Moving From Survival To Personal Growth.

Recent Topics

Book Publishing, Book Marketing, Self Publishing, Author Branding, Writing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing
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Book Marketing Pushes with Unique Holidays10-15-2026

October 16, 2026

Author Success comes from book marketing. The secret sauce is to know “what type” of book marketing? Judith goes solo on today’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Using public information, creating unique posters and reels for social media posting, authors with have marketing posters that can be repurposed every year forward. Always a good thing. This episode focuses on unique literary days that are celebrated throughout the year. Your takeaways include: -How to research uni...

Scams Targeting Authors Are Multiplying 10-08-2026

October 09, 2026

In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast, host Judith Briles has invited back author and influence building strategist Deb Eckerling to join her for a session on Author Tips for Identifying Spams and Cons that fill your emails and texts. Deb is an active podcaster, doing her weekly Book Proposal Podcast that provides short, actionable episodes to help writers create compelling nonfiction book proposals. Covering topics from concept to promotion, it offers guidance...

Productivity for Authors and Writers 10-01-2026

October 02, 2026

Authors' hidden beliefs shape their publishing journey and success. Joining Judith Briles on today’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is Christine Caronne. She is a productivity expert, speaker, and the founder of Goodjelly® where she helps organizations and individuals get their most important work done without sacrificing themselves in the process. Her approach springs from a simple but powerful distinction: There’s a difference between the craft of your work and the craft of g...

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Frequently asked questions

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Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing
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How do I get in touch with Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing?

Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing is hosted by Judith Briles. Its publicly listed email is judith@briles.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing?

The publicly listed email for Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing: judith@briles.com.

How many listeners does Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing have?

Podseeker estimates Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing?

Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published authors, book-publishing or book-marketing professionals, writing and screenwriting consultants, speakers, and subject-matter experts with practical experience helping authors develop, publish, communicate, or promote their work. Common among recent guests: Published books; Established consulting experience; TED Talk or other speaking experience. Recent guests include Viki King, Terri Murphy, and Heather Elliott.

How hard is it to get booked on Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Author U Your Guide to Book Publishing cover?

Recent episodes cover Book Publishing, Book Marketing, Self Publishing, Author Branding, and Writing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

judith@briles.com

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