What are your thoughts? I’ll go first. Spell check is AI. People have been using it in editing for decades. Now we have tools and software that can help us with flow, finding plot holes, and determining overused words. I’m here for it! As long as you are doing the writing and not using AI to write your story, I think it’s fine to have it help you read through and edit it.

One of the biggest mistakes I see authors make is waiting until their book is published before thinking about marketing. In my experience, the real growth starts before launch. What helped me the most was building visibility early, creating a launch plan, staying consistent with promotion, and making sure readers knew my book existed before release day. That's the approach I used with In Her Own League, and it completely changed how I looked at publishing. A great book is important, but readers can't buy a book they've never discovered. If you're writing your next book, don't wait until it's published to think about marketing. Start building your audience now, connect with readers in your genre, and create a simple roadmap for your launch. Even small, consistent steps can make a huge difference over time. Question: At what stage do you usually start thinking about marketing your book before you publish, after you publish, or only when sales begin to slow down?

Every public post you publish on Skool has its own unique URL. That means it isn't just a post inside your community... it's a standalone webpage that can be shared, linked to, and even indexed by search engines, giving your content a chance to keep bringing in views long after you hit publish. Instead of treating every post like a temporary update, think of it as a long-term asset that answers questions, solves problems, and earns attention over time. Start writing posts people will still be finding months from now. Did you know this ?

Many people don’t talk about how heavy it feels to work hard every day and still feel like you’re barely moving forwards For a long time I lived on about $600 a month. I showed up to work, stayed responsible, did everything expected of me, but the money never matched the effort. Bills kept piling up. Unexpected problems always came at the worst time. There were days I reduced how much I eat just to make my money last longer. Some nights I couldn’t even sleep because one question kept repeating in my mind: “How long can I keep living like this?” What hurt most wasn’t just the money. It was the feeling of being stuck while life seemed to be moving forward for everyone else. Then something small happened. I spoke with an old friend who had once been in the same position. There was no hype and no pressure. She simply said: "If you’re open, I can show you something that helped me change things." At first I almost ignored it. Doubt is loud when you’ve struggled for a long time. But I decided to listen. That single decision started changing a lot for me. Not just financially, but mentally too. For the first time in years, I felt relief and possibility. One thing I’ve learned is this: your current situation isn’t always your final situation. If this story feels a little familiar to you, feel free to send me a private message over here or on email a [email protected]. I’m always open to sharing what I learned..

When I began building my online business, I believed success came from figuring everything out on my own. I spent countless hours learning, making mistakes, and second-guessing every decision. Looking back, I wasn't lacking effort; I was lacking the right guidance. Everything started to change when I learned from someone who had already achieved the results I wanted. That guidance saved me from unnecessary mistakes, gave me a clearer direction, and helped me make better decisions with confidence. I think self-publishing is very similar. Writing the book is only one part of the journey. Publishing, positioning, marketing, and reaching the right readers all come with their own challenges. The good news is that no one has to figure it all out alone. That's one of the reasons I joined Lessons in Self Publishing. This community is full of people with different experiences, and one shared lesson can save someone else weeks or even months of frustration. So I'd love to hear from everyone here: Where are you in your self-publishing journey? What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now? If you could get guidance in one area, writing, publishing, marketing, or getting reviews- what would it be? Don't keep your struggles to yourself. Sharing them might be the first step toward finding the answer you're looking for, and your experience could help another author move forward. Let's learn from each other. What's the one thing you need help with today?