The Author's Walk covers essential topics such as creating high-quality content, carving out a unique niche, and marketing strategies to reach your target audience. It offers advice on how to save money and make the best use of resources. The chapter on handling critiques is excellent as it's a crucial aspect of the writing process.
It 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.
—Readers’ Favorite, Literary Titan
Inspiring and 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 gently down the path to writing.
Wraps you in a hug and whips you into shape
She is the author and guide who has come before you and knows what it's like to feel like you are speaking to nobody. She knows the industry so well, from writing to sharing to publicizing to promoting. What I love about her style is that she wraps you in a hug while also whipping you into shape. That's what I need.
The Author's Walk is an informative book that not only offers practical guidance on the craft of writing but also encourages writers to reflect on their values, goals, and motivations. It provides a unique perspective on the writing process and inspires writers to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their writing. By aiming to create work that resonates with and inspires readers, writers can make a lasting impact that goes beyond the page. Dr. Judith Briles raises existential questions about what success means for a writer and shares the struggles she faced, including the pain of having her ideas stolen, adding authenticity to the book. The author's use of inventive words and humorous moments in her writing journey make this book engaging and relatable. The intriguing chapter titles also add to the book's appeal. I particularly appreciated the chapter on handling critiques as it's a crucial aspect of the writing process.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone starting their writing journey or seeking inspiration and guidance.
—Doreen Chombu, Readers' Favorite
Sage, Practical, DIY advice
With the publication of The Author's Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success author and book marketing expert Dr. Judith Briles offers beginning and established writers with a roadmap to writing that next book. Comprised from cover to cover with sage, practical, DIY advice, this small by enormously informative volume is invaluable for any writer wanting to become a published author.
As an experienced and successfully published author, Judith would advise that if you are contemplating or already engaged in writing your first book, then give a careful reading to what she has to say in The Author's Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success —and don't hesitate to take notes and turn to it again and again for both instruction and inspiration.
Of special note are the illustrative personal anecdotes, useful insights and practical advice comprising The Author's Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success. This is essential reading for all aspiring authors about finding their own personal style and workable approach to getting profitably published -- while taking sefl care of your mental, emotional, and creative well-being. Simply stated, The Author's Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success, while also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $8.99) is a significant, essential, and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library Writing/Publishing collections and personal reading lists.
—Mid West Book Review