I’ve been playing with an idea and wanted to think it through... Instead of writing a book solo, I’m considering publishing an anthology—where I choose the topic as the publisher, then invite creators or industry experts to contribute content inside the book. 👉 Contributor Model - I select the topic + overall direction of the book - Reach out to ~6 aligned creators / experts - Each contributor pays $325 to submit their content 💥 They get: - Their work published in a book - Instant elevation + credibility - A way to say they’re a published contributor Contributors would not earn royalties from the book; instead, the primary goal would be to push the book toward bestseller status and use that momentum for visibility and credibility. As the publisher, this model would bring in close to $2k, which could be used to cover the costs of creating, publishing, and promoting the book. 👉 Overall, it feels like a win-win: contributors gain added visibility and authority by having their content featured in a published book, while the publisher maintains full control over the quality, branding, and launch strategy to ensure the strongest possible outcome. Curious if anyone has ever worked this model... Thoughts? Feedback?

I’m sharing this not to show off, but to encourage anyone here who might be feeling stuck. These results didn’t come overnight. They came from: - Publishing consistently - Making plenty of mistakes early on - Learning keywords, covers, and ads the hard way - Treating KDP like a long-term business, not a shortcut I know many authors in this community are still in the early stages, and that phase can feel frustrating and lonely. I’ve been there too. If you’re struggling right now, please know this: progress is possible, even if it doesn’t look like it today. My goal here is simple, to learn, share what’s worked for me, and see more authors in this community succeed. If my experience can help even one person move forward, that’s a win. If you’re comfortable sharing: - What stage are you currently at with KDP? - What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing right now? Happy to contribute and support where I can.

You’re here because you want to learn how to publish a book — and that already puts you ahead of most people who think about it but never start. I’m seriously excited to help you build momentum and get your ideas moving. 👉 First stop: Head into the CLASSROOM and kick things off with my mini course: Future Author Energy. It’s designed to shift you from learning mode into creation mode by helping you brainstorm, get clear, and generate your first big book idea. 📌 What to do today: 1. Open the Classroom 2. Find Future Author Energy 3. Watch the videos + take notes I’ll personally hype you up, give feedback, or help you sharpen the concept — this is the fun part. Let’s turn that idea into something real. Your book might be closer than you think. 🚀📚 Comment below when you’ve finished — and share the book idea you’re now energizing around! 👇