Build a clear message that lasts I’m SO excited to share this episode with you and a big shout out for💛 @Sierra Melcher Our episode together is LIVE! 😎 I, @Viviana Castaneda , sat down with Sierra Melcher, founder + CEO of RedThread Publishing who is part of this community now and that makes me so proud, and we had such a real conversation about writing and publishing a book, not just the strategy, but the emotional side too. Inside the episode at Mompreneurs' Growth Academy Podcast we talk about: ✨ how to know if your idea is meant to be a book (or better as ongoing content) ✨ why a physical book still creates massive trust + credibility in a digital world ✨ what the publishing journey really looks like (and why it can feel like a birth) ✨ owning your message, imposter syndrome, and stepping into your author identity ✨ how clarity on your core message makes content and visibility so much easier If you’ve ever had a “book on your heart” but felt stuck, unsure, or intimidated by the process… this will feel like a deep exhale. Here is the link to the episode #42 Authority Beyond Algorithms: Build a clear message that lasts with Sierra Melcher When you finished listening to it, I would love to see your rates. ❤️❤️

Goodreads is criminally under-used by indie authors, and a short, clear challenge is exactly the right move for us. 🙌 ____________________________________________________________________ 7-Day Community Challenge GOAL: Help authors actually use Goodreads (friends, follows, comments, reviews, DMs, giveaways) to build visibility, relationships, and long-term book momentum — not just “have a profile.” HOW IT WORKS: • 1 simple task per day • Post proof in the daily Skool thread • Earn points for each action • Winners announced at the end of the week ____________________________________________________________________ 📚 DAY 1: Goodreads Power Week — Profile Power-Up Welcome to Goodreads Power Week 🎉This week we’re turning Goodreads from a “set it and forget it” platform into a real visibility + relationship tool. ✅ Today’s Task: Profile Power-Up Your Goodreads profile is your first impression. Let’s make it work for you. Do at least 3 of the following: - Add or update your profile photo - Refresh your bio (who you are + what you write) - Add your website or social link - Add your book(s) or mark “currently writing” - Connect Goodreads to Amazon (if applicable) 📸 Proof to Post: - Screenshot of your updated profile - Comment with one thing you changed today ⭐ Points: 5 ✨ Tip: You don’t need perfection — clarity beats polish. Let’s go 🚀

🤗 @Viviana Castaneda welcome to the place where books happen 🇨🇴 We have another aspiring writer among us.... make her feel welcome. 👉 SHARE your favorite resource. from the classroom.... or your favorite element of this community. 👇 ❤️‍🔥What does she have to look forward too? ❤️‍🔥

We’re live 🎉Welcome to Goodreads Power Week. This challenge was born from one simple truth:Most authors have Goodreads… but very few actually use it. This week, we’re changing that. OVERVIEW DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY THREE DAY FOUR 📚 Why Goodreads Matters Goodreads is where: - Readers discover books - Reviews influence buying decisions - Long-term visibility compounds quietly - Relationships form before launches I’m currently running a Goodreads Giveaway for my own book(starts FEB 1), and instead of just “posting and hoping,” I wanted to bring you inside the ecosystem with me. 🗓️ How This Challenge Works - 1 simple task per day (5–15 minutes) - Post your proof in the daily thread - Earn points for participation - Multiple winners + a Goodreads Power Author badge You don’t need a published book to participate. You don’t need perfection. You just need to show up. 🎯 What You’ll Walk Away With - A stronger Goodreads profile - New reader + author connections - Better understanding of how visibility actually works here - Momentum you can reuse for your book launch Day 1 will be posted in the morning — jump in when you’re ready. Let’s build visibility the quiet, powerful way 📖✨ Who will play with me?