@Anna Dravland has wanted to write with us for year. Now she is finally doing it. She is drafting a chapter for FEMME LED. & @Asya Dimitrova has just joined us... Welcome her here with a silly writing or welcome GIF. and make her feel like she belongs. !!!! @Alexandra Yung and @Ann McCreath are also new ... all writing for the same anthology... say hi to your coauthors: @Carol Britton @Janice Marquardt @Donna Marino @Tracy MacDonald @Jean Smarto @Diana Frank @Tiffany Harris @Sierra Melcher Ask @Dr. Katherine Humphreys if you have questions. She has been through this process with us before. @stephanie and @catalina are writing with us two, but aren't on the platform yet.

@Steve Schechter Republished his grandmas book (originally published in the '90s) Oy Vey, It's Always Something: A 21st Century Jewish Memoir We are so proud of it & now so excited to announce it has just gotten a glowing review. 👉 READ IT HERE Get your copy https://amzn.to/4hxVFQW

@Stacy Dyson is getting her 4th book with us in the world this week... join me to celebrate her.

This Q&A was a great example of why live conversations matter. The questions were practical, honest, and very real — and the answers touched on writing, publishing, mindset, and long-term impact. If you missed the live call, here are the highlights 👇 📚 1. Your Book’s Impact Matters More Than Book Sales Alone A core reminder from the call: For nonfiction authors, the message is more valuable than the royalty check. Selling books is great — but books are often the gateway: - to speaking opportunities - consulting or coaching - credibility and authority - invitations, partnerships, and impact A single speaking engagement or opportunity sparked by your book can be worth far more than months of book sales. 👉 Write with impact in mind, not just units sold. ✍️ 2. There Is No “Right” Writing Cadence Refer to the Classroom Many writers get stuck because they think there’s a correct way to write. There isn’t. Instead of prescribing rigid schedules, the focus here is on: - finding your natural cadence - writing in ways that fit your life - using tools creatively (voice-to-text, notes on the go, short bursts) If a strict routine makes you stop writing altogether, it’s not helping. 👉 Consistency matters — but it has to be yours. 🧠 3. Manage Multiple Ideas Without Losing Focus A common trap:Starting the next book before finishing the current one. The solution discussed:Create a “parking lot” for ideas. - Capture ideas so they’re not lost - Trust they’ll be there later - Stay focused on finishing what you’ve started Starting feels productive.Finishing is what actually moves your career forward. 👉 Systems help you acknowledge ideas without chasing them. 👖 4. You’re Allowed to Call Yourself an Author This came up directly — and it matters. If you’ve: - written a chapter in a collaborative book - published work publicly - committed seriously to a manuscript