Dr. Judith's Be A Doer … Not a Dreamer

"The Gift of Patience"

I work with a variety of authors who are tech challenged. Some pick up skills quickly; for others, it’s the deer in the headlights encounter.

For me, patience is in play as I work with them. Sometimes acknowledging quickly that what I’m attempting to teach isn’t going to stick … most likely ever.

I also live with, and care for, an aging husband.

My patience is challenged.

My patience can be difficult.

My patience can be exasperated.

My patience must stay in play.

Patience is a gift I am reminded of every day.

Dr. Judith Briles is the award-winning and bestselling author of 49 books and calls Colorado home. When she’s not in the kitchen or in the garden, she’s working with clients as The Book Shepherd, a book and publishing consulting and project management firm that works with authors at all stages of their book to create and publish a book they never regret! She’s the founder of the first Authors’ Hall of Fame exclusively dedicated to ensuring the legacy of authors connected in some way with Colorado. She's also the Director of San Francisco chapter of the Women’s National Book Association. 

Judith’s books have been translated into 17 countries with over 1,000,000 copies sold! They have been featured in over 2,000 radio and TV shows including repeat appearances on CNN, CNBC, and Oprah. She has worked with over 1,500 authors and created 500 plus bestsellers. Print publications include Newsweek, People, Time, The Wall Street Journal and … The National Enquirer! Her popular podcast, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is dedicated to authors and writers and their success and is ranked in the top ten in four categories on GoodPods.

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