📚 Throwback Question: What Did You Read as a Kid? I was thinking back to my childhood reading habits, and it hit me how different they were compared to what I read now. Back then, I was all about fun, fictional books—anything that kept me entertained and pulled me into a story. One of my favorites was the Goosebumps series. I used to fly through those books as a pre-teen. And then when the Goosebumps show came out, it was such a cool experience seeing those stories come to life. I remember noticing how some parts were different from what I had imagined while reading—which made it even more fun. It really made me realize how powerful storytelling is… especially when it sticks with you years later. Now I’m curious—what about YOU? - What books or series did you love growing up? - Were you into fiction, or something totally different? - Did any of those stories stick with you into adulthood? Drop your favorites below 👇 Let’s take a little trip down memory lane.

It’s time to put yourself out there. Share whatever you’re working on or proud of right now. This community is full of creators, authors, and entrepreneurs, and sometimes the best thing we can do is help each other get a little more visibility. 💡 IDEAS ON WHAT YOU COULD SHARE: • Yourself and what you do • Your Skool community • A book you're writing or recently published • A project you're building • A shoutout to another member • A video, post, or resource • Affiliate links (yes, those are allowed) The goal is simple: help our members get seen. Just one request so this stays valuable for everyone. 👉 1 RULE: If you share something, please also leave a thoughtful or helpful comment on someone else’s post. Support goes both ways, and when we all participate, the whole community benefits. Now let’s see what everyone is building 👇

First I am going to give credit to where credit is due. @Nick Nebelsky and @Manda Jackson have been the inspiration for the foundation of the barbie in a box prompts. I have just manipulated the prompt to make myself into a doll that is a BEST SELLING AUTHOR. (Sorry GUYS this probably won't end up well for you) ➡️ If you too want to become a Barbie in a box, BEST SELLER here was my prompt. *PRO TIP* Edit the prompt to your own taglines and color schemes for best outputs! Create a highly realistic retail toy doll based on the uploaded person’s face. The doll should clearly resemble the person in the reference image, preserving their facial features, skin tone, and hairstyle, adapted into a realistic vinyl fashion doll (smooth skin, slightly simplified features, glossy eyes). Theme: “Best Selling Author" Outfit: Female option: Fuchsia Pink jumpsuit with a bow tied at the waist. A dainty gold necklace with a heart. An apple watch with a hot pink band. Packaging Design: A realistic toy store box with a clear plastic window. Brand Name (top of box): “Bestselling Author 2026” Character Name (large text on front): Krista Tagline (under the name): “Bestselling Amazon Author” Side Panel Text: “Krista Brea is a bestselling author with over 12 self-published books on Amazon. She has generated six figures in royalties—while building her publishing business part-time.” Feature Highlights (front or side): Bestselling Author Limited Edition Handcrafted Accessories Collector’s Edition Ages 6+ Bottom Details: Barcode, small safety icons, and fine print text like a real toy package. Background Insert (inside box): Stage event with a stack of books on a table. Composition: Front-facing, centered product shot showing the full boxed doll, like it’s displayed on a store shelf. Lighting: Soft commercial studio lighting with subtle reflections on the plastic window. Style: Ultra-realistic product photography — must look like a real toy sold in stores. Color Palette: Pink, Black, White, Neutrals Details: Sharp focus, visible plastic reflections, realistic packaging materials, fabric texture, molded accessory compartments, slight gloss on doll face and hair. Important Instruction: Use the uploaded image strictly as the facial reference for the doll. Maintain likeness while translating into a realistic toy form. Optional Negative Prompt: cartoon, illustration, blurry, distorted face, poor likeness, messy packaging, modern clothing, fantasy elements, extra limbs, text errors, unrealistic materials

If you already have a published book, I want to help get more eyes on it 👀 Inside our community, I’ve created a 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, and I’d love to feature your book there — completely FREE for members. 👉 If your book is already published (preferably on Amazon), just send me a DM and I’ll get it added. Why this matters…getting exposure is one of the hardest parts of self-publishing. While being in the directory might not instantly generate sales, it does something incredibly important behind the scenes: - Sends traffic from external sources to your book - Creates backlinks to your Amazon listing - Signals to the Amazon algorithm that your book is getting attention And those signals? They matter. 🔍 This is where my SEO background comes into play — I’m very intentional about how this directory supports your book long-term. But here’s the truth most people miss… Traffic alone won’t fix a poorly optimized book listing. If your book page isn’t set up properly, you could be leaving sales on the table. Ask yourself: 👉 Did you actually do keyword research before publishing? 👉 Are your categories strategic… or just guesses? Most people skip this step or don’t know how to do it effectively. That’s why I personally use tools like Publisher Rocket — because data matters if you want to sell. 🚀 Want Me to Optimize Your Listing For You? If you’d rather skip the learning curve and just have it done right… I’m now offering Book Listing Optimization inside the classroom for $150. Here’s what you get: - Full keyword + category research - Optimized book description rewrite - 1:1 Zoom call to walk through everything + help implement This is designed to help you turn your book into something that actually converts. ⚠️ Heads up: This price won’t stay at $150 for long.

I’m about to give away a profitable book idea… but there’s a catch 👀 I’ll share it 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 25 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Why? Because I want to see who’s actually serious about publishing and not just lurking. Drop a comment below if you want the idea… And if we hit the goal, I’ll break down: • The exact niche • The keyword • Why it’s working right now • How I’d title + position it Let’s see who wants it!!