It’s an author bugaboo ... I don’t want to do book promo and publicity until my book is available. It’s time to stop it. Joining the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast host, Dr. Judith Briles is Dr. Jan Yager, the author of 50+ books, in a wide range of genres including adult nonfiction, adult fiction, poetry, dramatic literature, and illustrated children’s books –with translations into 35 languages. She is a master at self-promotion ideas to take YOU and your BOOK to recognition and book opportunities. Jan’s website is https://www.DrJanYager.com Your takeaways include: •What the most common mistakes authors routinely make ... and how to stop them. •Why you are your book’s best promoter and advocate. •When to hire help especially a publicity pro with up-to-date media contacts he/she can tap into for you and your book. •Why media training and/to working with a book coach can be helpful especially if this is your first book or you haven’t published one recently. •Learn about the myriad of promotion options and then focus in on the ones that work best for you and your book. •Why you want to make friends with the media and when to start doing it. •Why you should think about Giveaways. •When and how to create a timeline to roll out publicity. •Why YOU, your BOOK, and your WEBSITE needs a well-written media kit and the essentials that must be included. Join in ... you will learn a lot! If you don’t want you and your book to be ignored, then the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is for you. Host Judith Briles has lots to share in this episode of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.