Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from my home to yours! It’s a time for author reflection as 2026 approaches. Who surrounds you? Judith Briles shares critical questions for authors to ask for the coming year.

It’s a time for author reflection as 2026 approaches. Who surrounds you? Judith Briles shares critical questions for authors to ask for the coming year. read more... thebookshepherd.com/merrychristm... #thebookshepherd #merrychristmas #holidays #author

Grab this before TODAY ends, Amazing Author Photos I love new tools that WORK and don’t cost much. And I love the ability to get live time updates. One of my favorite sites is MockUpShots that I have recommended for years for book promo. The creator, ...

Grab this before TODAY ends, Amazing Author Photos. Details here: thebookshepherd.com/grab-this-be... #author #photos #thebookshepherd

Who’s Your Book For … Are YOU Marketing to Them? Your Book For … Are YOU Marketing to Them? And are you writing with words, phrases, jargon, examples, stories that are connectible and easily related to? Are

Too many authors CANNOT respond with clarity what their book is about and who their book is for quickly and with clarity and be able to do it in 15 words or less. read more... thebookshepherd.com/whos-your-bo... #author #thebookshepherd #bookmarketing #publishing

Who’s Your Book For … Are YOU Marketing to Them? Your Book For … Are YOU Marketing to Them? And are you writing with words, phrases, jargon, examples, stories that are connectible and easily related to? Are

Too many authors CANNOT respond with clarity what their book is about and who their book is for quickly and with clarity and be able to do it in 15 words or less. read more... thebookshepherd.com/whos-your-bo... #author #thebookshepherd #bookmarketing #publishing

Author Tip: How to Post Reviews on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Wise authors encourage … and seek reviews. And they get them posted on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads. Author Central is the secret sauce window.

Author Tip: How to Post Reviews on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Wise authors encourage … and seek reviews. And they get them posted on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads. Author Central is the secret sauce window. read more... thebookshepherd.com/bookreviews/ #thebookshepherd #author #bookreviews

Tips for authors in dealing with the Author Fatigue Syndrome It’s midway in the year. Are You Feeling Author Fatigue Syndrome? For authors, it’s time to take a look back so you can breathe and go forward.

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Tips for authors in dealing with the Author Fatigue Syndrome It’s midway in the year. Are You Feeling Author Fatigue Syndrome? For authors, it’s time to take a look back so you can breathe and go forward.

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Creating Book Acknowledgments Your book is done. It’s time for the back and front matter. Where does the Acknowledgment page go?

NEW Blog on "Creating Book Acknowledgments" Your book is done. It’s time for the back and front matter. Where does the Acknowledgment page go? read more... thebookshepherd.com/creating-boo... #book #writing #author #publishing #thebookshepherd

Author Summer Time Reading Delights and Eating, Too! With summer here, I’m sharing with you a new favorite side salad or main course type of dish: Farro Mediterranean Summer Salad—to delight your taste buds.

With summer here, I’m sharing with you a new favorite side salad or main course type of dish: Farro Mediterranean Summer Salad—to delight your taste buds. Read more... thebookshepherd.com/summertimere... #thebookshepherd #publishing #farrosummersalad #judithbriles

Let the Force of the #Hashtag Be with You! Today’s author needs social media marketing. Hashtags create the ideal portal to bring attention to who and what you are doing.

Today’s author needs social media marketing. Hashtags create the ideal portal to bring attention to who and what you are doing. read more... thebookshepherd.com/let-the-forc... #authortips #hashtags #SEO #publishing #thebookshepherd

Author Visibility … Are You Findable? Smart authors know that they must use tools and strategies—ones that evolve with time to gain, maintain, and grow their visibility. Are you?

Smart authors know that they must use tools and strategies—ones that evolve with time to gain, maintain, and grow their visibility. Are you? read more... thebookshepherd.com/areyoufindab... #authortips #authorsuccess #thebookshepherd #publishing #bookmarketing

Author Visibility … Are You Findable? Smart authors know that they must use tools and strategies—ones that evolve with time to gain, maintain, and grow their visibility. Are you?

Smart authors know that they must use tools and strategies—ones that evolve with time to gain, maintain, and grow their visibility. Are you? read more... thebookshepherd.com/areyoufindab... #authortips #authorsuccess #thebookshepherd #publishing #bookmarketing

For Authors…Someday Should Be Deleted Not a week goes by that I don’t have a conversation with a client, a future client, or just an aspiring author that the word “someday” doesn’t surface.

NEW Blog: "For Authors…Someday Should Be Deleted" Not a week goes by that I don’t have a conversation with a client, a future client, or just an aspiring author that the word “someday” doesn’t surface. read more... thebookshepherd.com/for-authorss... #authortips #bookpublishing #thebookshepherd

New blog…Is your blog M.I.A.-missing in action? 10 Tips to Restart - The Book Shepherd Are you, as an author expert, missing in action? No more … every author needs to do a FAST blog assessment. Authors need credibility power, starting now.

New blog...Is your blog M.I.A.-missing in action? 10 Tips to Restart. Every author needs to do a FAST blog assessment. Authors need credibility power, starting now. read more... thebookshepherd.com/is-your-blog... #blogging #thebookshepherd #judithbriles #author #publishing

So delicious… Cheesy baked mushrooms for appetizers. Recipe will be in my new cookbook coming out soon. #thebookshepherd #cooking #recipe #food #foodlover

So delicious… Cheesy baked mushrooms for appetizers. Recipe will be in my new cookbook coming out soon. #thebookshepherd #cooking #recipe #food #foodlover

Have You Identified the 5 Core Ideas of Your Book? Smart authors identify the key elements in their book—the Core Ideas. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd reveals why your marketing will revolve around them.

Smart authors identify the key elements in their book—the Core Ideas. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd reveals why your marketing will revolve around them. Read more...
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Have You Identified the 5 Core Ideas of Your Book? Smart authors identify the key elements in their book—the Core Ideas. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd reveals why your marketing will revolve around them.

Smart authors identify the key elements in their book—the Core Ideas. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd reveals why your marketing will revolve around them. Read more...
thebookshepherd.com/core-ideas-o... #author #book #publishing #writing #thebookshepherd

Have You Identified the 5 Core Ideas of Your Book? Smart authors identify the key elements in their book—the Core Ideas. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd reveals why your marketing will revolve around them.

Smart authors identify the key elements in their book—the Core Ideas. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd reveals why your marketing will revolve around them. Read more...
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Authors should write about what they care about... ALWAYS. #thebookshepherd #author #writer #juidthbriles #publishing