Your week doesn’t start on Monday. It starts with how you prepare for it. If you’re serious about your book, your growth, and what you’re building…you can’t leave your time up to chance. A reset creates clarity.Clarity creates direction.Direction creates progress. Start moving with intention. Latoya

Before you press publish… pause. Where are you in your author's journey? Every week, I speak to authors who are excited to release their book, but haven’t fully thought through their publishing path. Traditional. Self. Hybrid. Each one comes with different levels of control, royalties, speed, and long-term ownership. Pressing publish is easy. Building a legacy is intentional. Inside this community, we don’t just write books. We build intellectual property. We protect our rights. We choose strategically. Before you hit that button, ask yourself: • Who owns my work? • What percentage am I earning? • Do I understand my contract? • Does this align with my long-term vision? Boss Writers don’t rush decisions. They move with intention. If you’re unsure which path fits your goals, drop “PUBLISH” below and let’s talk it through. INSIDE WEEK 11 OF OUR BOSS WRITER WRITING CHALLENGE TAKES YOU THROUGH UNDERSTANDING THE PATHWAYS TO PUBLISHING. Go to our classroom and join the challenge!

Watch the recording of Self-Publishing 101, a roundtable discussion led by four self-published authors and one book editor. Each delves into a topic of their choosing pertaining to the self-publishing industry, all while discussing questions from the in-person and online audience. - Del Chatterson discusses the importance of being entrepreneurial as a self-published author. - Laura MacAulay talks about the importance of editing and working with an editor. - Latoya Belfon explores author goals and publishing rights. - Don Macdonald explains the advantages of self-publishing and the importance of producing a high-quality product. - Jim Olwell discusses the distribution of books once published. Learn more about QWF at our website: qwf.org

There’s a popular topic floating around in publishing circles right now: “Stop selling your book on Amazon.” It’s bold, it’s controversial… and it’s missing a few important details. The truth? You don’t have to choose between Amazon and selling on your own site. You can do both , and win. In this post, I’m sharing 3 ways to use Amazon to your advantage and build direct connections with your readers without losing visibility or reach. Save this post for later. This is the type of strategy that protects your sales, time, and reader experience. #BossWriter #PublishingTips #SelfPublishingCoach #BookMarketing #AmazonKDP #BookSalesStrategy #IndieAuthorTips https://www.instagram.com/p/DNVhn0uuCta/?img_index=5&igsh=MXA0cmVtdjlrOG9rYw==https://www.instagram.com/p/DNVhn0uuCta/?img_index=5&igsh=MXA0cmVtdjlrOG9rYw==

Before we move deeper into the next phase of the year, I want to pause and check in with you. Writing journeys do not move in straight lines. Some seasons are productive, some are reflective, and some are about re-entering without pressure. This poll is simply a moment of awareness. There is no right answer and nothing to explain. Where you are right now is exactly where support begins. Take a moment to respond honestly. Your answer helps guide the direction of encouragement, resources, and teaching shared in this space. You belong here at every stage of the journey.