The Wide, Wide World of Book Awards Should Authors Enter Book Awards? Which book awards do you enter? Do they matter? And should YOU stick your book toe in the water? Let’s start with the first question. The answer: sometimes. Depending upon the tenacity of the author/publisher in getting the…

Will your book pass the mustard of the sensitivity and cultural critics? If it doesn’t, your book and work can become dust. It’s time to choose our battles … for me, I’m all for the author’s voice and imagination. Down with the trolls! In this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide…

It’s been 40 years since I had my first book signing. From the What am I doing to do? To the let’s create a special event to private homes teas and brunches to launching in a bookstore to a conference packed with attendees … I’ve learn a lot. I’ll never…

Join multi-award-winning and bestselling 2019 Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Inductee Jerry Jenkins as he takes center stage and reveals his journey to becoming an author … oh the places he has been … and will go.

Create the Strategies for Building a Profitable Publishing Business. Joining AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host Dr. Judith Briles is Mike Herman, entrepreneur and multi-award winning author of 17 books. Mike Herman teaches authors how to go from broke to really rich by exploiting their untapped assets by using…

We Authors Are the Lifeline for Billions … Many have asked me, “WHY? Why did you create another HUGE project … an adventure — you already have your hands and hours full.” Yup, I do. It’s true, my hands are full most of the time … plus what goes on…

I must write year-round… but for my personal writing … as in a new book, the seasons matter. As in sunshine. As in sunshine — meaning spring, summer, and fall are my chosen seasons. I’m a confessed seasonal writing for when it comes to settle into the next book —…

Only Attend the Extravaganza if You Want Author Success Pre Extravaganza April 7 Extravaganza April 8–9 Be There for Craft, Publishing, and Community You will learn. You will network. You will laugh. 8 Reasons for ALL Authors to Attend the AuthorYOU Extravaganza Conference in April … 1. All sessions are general … you won’t miss anything. They fit your specific authoring needs and goals. …

Calling ALL Aspiring Authors! Would money help seed your dreams of becoming a successful author? Would you like author and publishing mentoring from seasoned authors and publishing providers? The Aspiring Authors Scholarships sponsored by the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame® will be awarded in September 2022 for up to five…