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?

Big welcome to all the new authors and future author's here let's take a moment to say hello and give some words of encouragement! @Wendy Harmoniie @Amy Serafin @Dang Thuy @Takoda Ray @Matilda Morril @Val Milian @Robert Villarreal @Tania Vialls @Andrea Maulella @Abbie Emmons - Abbie Emmons is a storyteller, YouTuber, singer, and traveler who writes heartfelt, humorous stories while sipping tea with her dog, Pearl. @Layne Fargo - Layne Fargo writes feminist thrillers. Author of The Favourite, They Never Learn, and Temper, she lives in Chicago with her partner, pets, and books!! @Jay Thomas - I did 30 plus years as an owner of my company. I did work for the C-17 and B-1 (Lancer) for The Boeing company. @Roseanne Espino - I just turned 60 and am on a journey of healing emotionally and physically. I love to craft an I am writing a book. @De Anne Black - Indie Author | Author & Coach | Storyteller building stories and a sustainable writing career @William Leroux - I am William, a 19-year-old student and athlete living in Canada. My goal is to build a better life where I can do all the things I love. @Charli Fels Brand Strategist, Publisher, Book Coach & author, ex-teacher & Digital Pedagogical Consultant. New Chapter! Building a Stationery Brand. @Tortuga Creations - Author of 4 Volumes, full-time worker, App creator of 2 fully running apps with over 130,000 users, just living life being creative, being original.

2nd draft introduction thoughts Introduction: Why this book exists Crochet is my therapy was created to help bring peace of mind to the woman who gives so much of herself to others by giving back to herself through creativity and mindfulness. My journey to crochet is my therapy. I started learning crochet as an outlet to pass the time when I got home from doing medical missionary work. My fellow team member, bless her heart, taught me the basics to get started. I created my 1st project. A scarf. I was intrigued by the thought of creating something I can wear and use. As you can imagine, doing medical missionary work can be rewarding. I grew in many ways. Some prayed for and expected, and some I didn't expect. Truth of the matter is, with all that serving, ya girl was tired, spent, and straight couldn't wait to go home kick off my shoes and relax my feet. I can write a book on that experience alone. Anywho. The more I practiced, honed my technique, and challenged myself with new projects. It became something I looked forward to doing. I enjoyed it and found it relaxing. I used that time to reflect on the day. I caught up on my fav K-dramas. If you know, you know lol. ;-) I spoke with God, and when I needed to woo sa the yarn and hook was waiting for me. Crochet became more than something to do to pass the time. It raised the bar in my creativity. I Honed a new skill set that opened doors to create extra streams of income selling crochet products, and teaching crochet. It became an outlet to release my cares, & stress, and receive clarity, peace of mind, and calm. Crochet is my self-care. Crochet is my therapy. Also my crochet journey has helped me be more patient with myself and helped me cultivate the capacity to look inward. I'm more solution oriented and focus on what's in my control as opposed to meditating on things and not doing anything about them. Dare I say it? Crochet is making me a better woman. There, I said it. Yes its true. And it can be true for you.