One thing I always do is keep a close eye on what other creators are doing. I watch how different Skool communities operate, what strategies people experiment with, and what seems to really move the needle. There’s always something to learn when you stay curious. Lately I’ve been really impressed watching what @Cristal Vancarson is doing with her book. She’s currently writing it, but instead of keeping everything hidden away in a Word document on her computer, she’s sharing pieces of the process inside her Skool community. Her community is actually centered around the book she’s building. That means people get to see the ideas form in real time, give feedback, and feel connected to the journey before the book even launches. CHECK OUT CRISTAL'S COMMUNITY and see how she is using this strategy! Now, I’m not saying everyone needs to structure their community that way. But if your book topic overlaps with your community, it can be a powerful springboard when launch time comes. Your community members already know you, trust you, and want to support you. They can become early readers, give feedback, and help you build those first reviews when the book goes live. And here’s the other side of the equation ...your book can bring people back into your community. When someone buys your book on Amazon, you don’t get their contact information. Amazon keeps that data. But you can still guide readers toward you by placing QR codes directly inside your book that lead back to your community. I’m actually helping @Linda Maples format her book right now, and she’s using @Jeff Baer QR generator to place codes inside the book that drive readers straight back into her Skool community. It’s a simple but really smart way to turn readers into long-term community members. So think about it like this:

Authors… you already have enough on your plate. Figuring out keywords. Writing the book. Formatting the book. Publishing the book. Getting reviews. And then someone tells you… “You need a website.” “You need funnels.” “You need email sequences.” "You need landing pages.” It starts to feel like you need a tech degree just to promote your book. Let’s be honest, most indie authors are not super tech-savvy. And that’s okay. That’s actually why so many of you tell me you love being here on Skool. It’s simple. Clean. Not a million confusing buttons. But what if you could have a micro website that: • Showcases your books • Collects email addresses • Highlights your social media • Gives readers one clean place to find you • And even generates QR codes to send readers back into your community Tonight, @Jeff Baer is joining us to walk through his easy-to-use software that helps you create a powerful bio page without the overwhelm. Don't put off pre-marketing your book because of tech issues… this is your sign. Don’t miss it — tonight at 6:30 PM Central. Check the calendar and I’ll see you there. 🚀