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The Author's Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success
"In The Author's Walk," Dr. Judith Briles offers beginning and established writers with a roadmap to writing that next book. Filled with sage advice, this small volume hits above its weight. Contemplating writing your first book? Read The Author's Walk. Mark it up. Fill it with sticky notes. And keep it close beside your keyboard!"
-- W. Michael Gear, New York Times, Western Writers Hall of Fame, Colorado Authors Hall of Fame, author of Dissolution.
#1 Amazon Bestseller in 17 Categories and 4 Countries ... US, Canada, Australia, UK!
Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here...
Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success. The Author’s Walk is a book you will come back to when you need inspiration, honest advice and insight, a thunderbolt to boost getting your book started or completed, a reminder that you have an author friend who has walked the path multiple times and is there to offer her hand. It is rich with personal anecdotes and nuggets of wisdom for your personal author success,Embrace your steps, not others, to claim your author’s walk.Tips for dealing with the nosedives that will lead to a soar.Engage the power of self-care and setting boundaries with others.Welcome the wisdom, the chaos and the truthiness of your words.
Judith shares the transformational work she did to grow her confidence and create her own publishing voice. You will learn the strategic, practical steps that optimized her writing and marketing, enabled her to activate profits, and become a successful author with intentions. Your words matter. You can write your book. It’s The Author’s Walk you will take, step-by-step.
Dr. Judith Briles is The Book Shepherd ... Publishing & Book Marketing Expert, Coach, Consultant ... Author of 43 books including The Author’s Walk, How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders, her memoir When God Says NO, and historical fiction, The Secret Journey. Subscribe to her Tuesday and Saturday blogs on her website.
-- W. Michael Gear, New York Times, Western Writers Hall of Fame, Colorado Authors Hall of Fame, author of Dissolution.
#1 Amazon Bestseller in 17 Categories and 4 Countries ... US, Canada, Australia, UK!
Every walk has a first step. For Aspiring Authors, it starts here...
Dr. Judith Briles takes you along on her walk to become a writer … after she became an author … harnessing her sheer grit to achieve publishing success. The Author’s Walk is a book you will come back to when you need inspiration, honest advice and insight, a thunderbolt to boost getting your book started or completed, a reminder that you have an author friend who has walked the path multiple times and is there to offer her hand. It is rich with personal anecdotes and nuggets of wisdom for your personal author success,Embrace your steps, not others, to claim your author’s walk.Tips for dealing with the nosedives that will lead to a soar.Engage the power of self-care and setting boundaries with others.Welcome the wisdom, the chaos and the truthiness of your words.
Judith shares the transformational work she did to grow her confidence and create her own publishing voice. You will learn the strategic, practical steps that optimized her writing and marketing, enabled her to activate profits, and become a successful author with intentions. Your words matter. You can write your book. It’s The Author’s Walk you will take, step-by-step.
Dr. Judith Briles is The Book Shepherd ... Publishing & Book Marketing Expert, Coach, Consultant ... Author of 43 books including The Author’s Walk, How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders, her memoir When God Says NO, and historical fiction, The Secret Journey. Subscribe to her Tuesday and Saturday blogs on her website.
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Published February 28, 2023
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About the author
Judith Briles
63 books177 followersJudith Briles is an advocate for authors and writers and is known as The Book Shepherd. Delivering practical authoring and publishing information and guidance, she has authored 37 books, won multiple book awards and co-founded Mile High Press. Judith is the Chief Visionary Officer of AuthorU.org, a membership organization dedicated to the author who wants to be seriously successful and founder of the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame.
Each summer, she presents Judith Briles Unplugged, a two-day exclusive “happening” for authors who want to create and put their Book and Author GamePlan into action.
Judith knows publishing and she gets the challenges that authors go through in creating and publishing their books. Known as The Book Shepherd to many, she’s personally guided thousands of publishing clients throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zeeland. If you were to describe her, she would say, “I’m a blunt, butt-kicking, benevolent book coach and book doctor.”
Her latest book is Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers joining her multi-award winning and #1 bestseller on Amazon, Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms. She lives Colorado, working with authors in her offices remotely, reaching out to Australia, New Zeeland and China.
Her books and her mouth have generated in excess of $5,000,000 in revenues and taken her from Oprah to GMA to CNN to Time to People to the Wall Street Journal. Her websites are TheBookShepherd.com and AuthorU.org.
Each summer, she presents Judith Briles Unplugged, a two-day exclusive “happening” for authors who want to create and put their Book and Author GamePlan into action.
Judith knows publishing and she gets the challenges that authors go through in creating and publishing their books. Known as The Book Shepherd to many, she’s personally guided thousands of publishing clients throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zeeland. If you were to describe her, she would say, “I’m a blunt, butt-kicking, benevolent book coach and book doctor.”
Her latest book is Snappy Sassy Salty: Wise Words for Authors and Writers joining her multi-award winning and #1 bestseller on Amazon, Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms. She lives Colorado, working with authors in her offices remotely, reaching out to Australia, New Zeeland and China.
Her books and her mouth have generated in excess of $5,000,000 in revenues and taken her from Oprah to GMA to CNN to Time to People to the Wall Street Journal. Her websites are TheBookShepherd.com and AuthorU.org.
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April 10, 2024
In The Author’s Walk by Dr. Judith Biles, aspiring writers will find a treasure trove of insights and practical advice for navigating the challenging journey of authorship. Dr. Biles, a seasoned publishing and book marketing expert with 43 titles to her credit, offers an authoritative voice in the literary world. Her extensive experience, having worked with numerous authors to achieve publishing success, lends credibility to her guidance.
Dr. Biles engages her readers directly, delivering advice on initiating their writing journey and identifying their unique path. The book stands out for its practical, step-by-step approach, pinpointing common obstacles writers encounter and offering strategies to surmount these hurdles. Covering a comprehensive range of topics, from the inception of a story idea through the writing process, managing distractions, responding to criticism, and ultimately, marketing the finished book, Dr. Biles demystifies the author’s journey. Her personal narrative of entering the publishing arena serves as an inspirational testament, encouraging writers with the message that if she could achieve success, so can they. This book struck a chord with me, an aspiring author, particularly in treating what Dr. Biles terms “Author Fatigue Syndrome.” She warns against the pitfalls of striving for perfection, advocating instead for writing from a place of passion and understanding one’s audience.
The Author’s Walk is an indispensable resource covering everything from the genesis of an idea to the practicalities of marketing. It is an ideal guide for budding and established writers seeking direction. The book’s succinct and accessible style makes it a recommended read for anyone contemplating the start of their writing journey.
Dr. Biles engages her readers directly, delivering advice on initiating their writing journey and identifying their unique path. The book stands out for its practical, step-by-step approach, pinpointing common obstacles writers encounter and offering strategies to surmount these hurdles. Covering a comprehensive range of topics, from the inception of a story idea through the writing process, managing distractions, responding to criticism, and ultimately, marketing the finished book, Dr. Biles demystifies the author’s journey. Her personal narrative of entering the publishing arena serves as an inspirational testament, encouraging writers with the message that if she could achieve success, so can they. This book struck a chord with me, an aspiring author, particularly in treating what Dr. Biles terms “Author Fatigue Syndrome.” She warns against the pitfalls of striving for perfection, advocating instead for writing from a place of passion and understanding one’s audience.
The Author’s Walk is an indispensable resource covering everything from the genesis of an idea to the practicalities of marketing. It is an ideal guide for budding and established writers seeking direction. The book’s succinct and accessible style makes it a recommended read for anyone contemplating the start of their writing journey.
March 28, 2023
There are two types of how to books.
One, in the words of Dragnet’s Detective Jack Webb is: “Just the facts, ma’am.” The other type of how to book is a hold your hand through the process, and pat it occasionally to make certain you’re not overwhelmed and are still paying attention.
I’ve read both types. Both types have their place.
The Author’s Walk is a hold you hand type book.
It is sweet, the wordsmithing is well done - but if you want the facts - this book is not for you.
If you’re looking for something quick that operates like an instruction manual - this book is not for you.
If you’re intimidated and need someone who is loving and caring to walk you through the book making process - this book is for you. The author Judith Briles is known as the Book Shepard for a reason and from the way she writes - she’s excellent at her chosen profession.
If you want to be an author and write in the style of wholesome inspirationals like the Hallmark Channel - this book is for you.
But if you want something a little more Debbie Macomber - and less Jack Webb this book is for you and will reassure you completely as it lays out the realities that authors will face as they publish for the first time.
One, in the words of Dragnet’s Detective Jack Webb is: “Just the facts, ma’am.” The other type of how to book is a hold your hand through the process, and pat it occasionally to make certain you’re not overwhelmed and are still paying attention.
I’ve read both types. Both types have their place.
The Author’s Walk is a hold you hand type book.
It is sweet, the wordsmithing is well done - but if you want the facts - this book is not for you.
If you’re looking for something quick that operates like an instruction manual - this book is not for you.
If you’re intimidated and need someone who is loving and caring to walk you through the book making process - this book is for you. The author Judith Briles is known as the Book Shepard for a reason and from the way she writes - she’s excellent at her chosen profession.
If you want to be an author and write in the style of wholesome inspirationals like the Hallmark Channel - this book is for you.
But if you want something a little more Debbie Macomber - and less Jack Webb this book is for you and will reassure you completely as it lays out the realities that authors will face as they publish for the first time.
October 8, 2023
I met Judith several years ago at a book fair where she talked to authors about her company's services. However, at the time, I was only writing short stories and was not interested. She very kindly gave me a free copy of her book, SHOW ME ABOUT BOOK PUBLISHING.
Although the book is low on tricks and techniques, it is a good book for a new writer because she talks about getting comfortable as a writer. This includes your 'voice' (which she defines) and how to work. Her bottom line is that you should read what other writers have written about their methods and then find what works for you.
It is good for new writers and published authors who have hit a slump.
Although the book is low on tricks and techniques, it is a good book for a new writer because she talks about getting comfortable as a writer. This includes your 'voice' (which she defines) and how to work. Her bottom line is that you should read what other writers have written about their methods and then find what works for you.
It is good for new writers and published authors who have hit a slump.
June 28, 2023
I have had the pleasure of hearing Judith speak a couple of times over the years, and when I sat down to read this book, it was just as if I was sitting down with her. I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that has the desire or the dream to become a writer, an author, or even a published author.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that has the desire or the dream to become a writer, an author, or even a published author.
October 27, 2025
Quick read and I loved Judith’s humor! She offers some great advice on getting started with your journey to write a book! I hoped for a bit more of a roadmap in book planning but was a great! Will definitely read her book on publishing too!
April 8, 2024
Excellent
Very supportive advice and tips for authors and I plan to share it with writing friends. It is uplifting and gave me a boost.
Very supportive advice and tips for authors and I plan to share it with writing friends. It is uplifting and gave me a boost.
May 17, 2023
Motivating
This book is an easy read yet packed full of motivating, helpful guidance. The author is a master at her art and leads you gentle down the path to writing.
This book is an easy read yet packed full of motivating, helpful guidance. The author is a master at her art and leads you gentle down the path to writing.
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