Did you know that you can publish your book on more platforms than just Amazon KDP? For a long time, I knew these other options existed, but if I’m being honest… I had a bit of tunnel vision. Amazon is such a powerful platform that it’s easy to stay focused there and forget that there are other ways to expand your reach. That’s exactly why I’m bringing in expert publisher @Rich Gomez to walk us through the bigger publishing landscape. Find his community Write, Publish, Influence Here. In this live session, Rich will break down platforms like: 📚 IngramSpark 📚 Draft2Digital 📚 Lulu You’ll learn: • How these platforms differ from Amazon KDP • When it makes sense to use them • How they can help get your book into more places and in front of more readers If you’re curious about expanding your book distribution and understanding your options as an author, this is a session you won’t want to miss. CHECK THE CALENDAR 📅 LIVE in the community tomorrow ⏰ 6:30 PM Central Time Bring your questions and come learn how to get your book into more hands.

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:

First, I just want to say thank you. This community continues to grow and it’s because of all of you who show up, ask questions, share progress, and support each other along the publishing journey. As the group has grown, I’ve been making some adjustments to the structure so it works better for everyone and allows me to support you at a higher level depending on where you are in your publishing journey. Here’s what the updated tiers look like: 👉 FREE TIER If you're just getting started, this is where your journey begins. Inside the free tier you’ll find the Future Author Energy mini course, designed to help you get clear on: - What your book is about - Who it serves - How it helps people Once you get clarity on those three things, the rest of the publishing process becomes much easier — and it also helps me guide you better. I’ll also continue hosting free events and workshops in the community where I bring in additional resources and share strategies to help you move forward. 👉 PREMIUM Premium is where we start getting serious about publishing your book. Inside Premium you unlock: • A full video training series walking you through the entire self-publishing process • Two live Q&A calls each month so you can get unstuck and ask questions • Two monthly training workshops (with replays saved in the classroom) • DM / Loom support when you need help working through something • A 24-hour featured book post in the community once your book is published to help kick off your launch and start generating your first sales UPGRADE HERE 💥NEW: VIP 🚀 This tier is for those who want to accelerate their learning and move faster toward real book sales. VIP includes everything in Premium plus: • Access to my advanced publishing course Turn Pages into Paychecks • Six 1:1 strategy calls (30 minutes each) as you work through the modules • A one-week featured book spotlight in the community to help support your book launch

Self-publishing isn’t just about royalties for me. It’s about the lifestyle it unlocks. One of my biggest personal values is freedom—freedom to travel, to learn, to experience life outside of my desk. Publishing books and running a business supports that in ways most people don’t realize. Here’s something many people overlook: the expenses I already have for my business - go on business credit cards, and those expenses turn into points. Those points turn into trips. Last year I traveled a lot, but my biggest trip was to Hawaii for my 40th birthday—and I went all in. Business class flight. Reclining bed seat. A flight that easily would’ve cost $2,000… booked completely free with points. Worth every single point. I also traveled for business: - Orlando for Jen Gottlieb’s event - NYC (and used points for top-tier Broadway seats—yes, I saw Keanu Reeves on stage) - San Diego for another event, with a must-stop at the iconic Malibu Barbie Café (💥 Side story I have inserted a pic here of me and @Charles Leikauf he is another Skooler I met at Jen Gottlieb's event in 2024... and I randomly ran into him while I was in San Diego and we were both attending two completely different events! It's WILD how networking can be like that!) - Phoenix for James Wedmore’s BBD Live and I was hanging out with @Julie Bishop , where I made real connections and had major breakthroughs Books and businesses open doors far beyond income. Yes, royalties matter. But what excites me most is the life those books make possible—the rooms I get to be in, the people I meet, the experiences I can say yes to. If you love travel, learning, and building a life with more options… self-publishing can be a lot more than “just books.” Where will your books take you?

I'm planning workshop ideas for next month and want to see what other things I can put on the list to help you market your books. Please participate in the poll (even if you're not in this stage yet)