Something exciting is coming on Friday! 👀 Can you guess what it is? Today's activity: Share the title of the book you'd like to publish and the vision you have for its cover!

So excited to share this with you guys! (Yes, it's for real!) As a thank you for all of your support, I'll be gifting a free book cover package to one member on May 31st. All members are eligible and entry is completely free! *Prize info and entry instructions are in the classroom.

Most authors think finishing the manuscript is the hard part…until they actually try formatting it. Suddenly margins are shifting, page counts keep changing, and chapters refuse to behave. 😭 Inside Step 2 (Format), I’ll walk you through the essentials with beginner-friendly lessons using two easy formatting tools (one free, one paid). We'll explain things like: ✨ Margins & gutters ✨ Page count & layout ✨ Widows & orphans ✨ Professional formatting basics If formatting has been the thing holding you back, this module is designed to make the process simple and stress-free. Step 2 (Format) is available now for only $10 inside our Skool classroom. 👇 https://www.skool.com/self-publishing-made-simple-1975/classroom/9bef8510?md=3209e519d4cd495b935af20fcc1b058b

Congrats @Zane Dowling ! You're officially a level 3 and now entered into the book cover giveaway! Just a reminder to the rest of our members to post/comment! Each time someone likes your content, you get a point. Level 3 = 20 pts. Once you're a level 3, you'll automatically be entered into the giveaway! Check out the giveaway section in the classroom for instructions on earning extra entries. 🙂

When publishing on KDP, reviews aren’t just “nice to have," they directly impact your visibility. More early reviews = more activity on your book listing, which helps with Amazon’s algorithm and overall SEO. It can influence how often your book shows up in searches, categories, and “also bought” sections. That’s where ARC readers come in. They help you: Build early momentum Get those first reviews in place Give your book a stronger launch out of the gate If you’re not using ARC readers yet, you’re likely leaving visibility (and sales) on the table. *If your book is edited, now's the time! I just added a simple, step-by-step guide in our classroom that gives you the best places to find ARC readers, a reminder about review guidelines, and templates for reaching readers! 👉 You can check it out here: https://www.skool.com/self-publishing-made-simple-1975/classroom/ce10a1a6?md=74eacbd4a621467ebbd39e4938f68937