Formatting your book doesn't have to be expensive. One of the questions I get asked the most is, "What should I use to format my book?" In this video, I break down the only 3 formatting tools I recommend depending on the type of book you're publishing—whether it's a journal, planner, coloring book, nonfiction book, or novel. Hopefully, this helps you choose the right tool and saves you both time and money on your publishing journey. ➡️ Let me know in the comments: Which formatting software are you currently using?

Today I spent another four hours commuting to and from my full-time job. I'm grateful for my career, but that commute reminded me why I'm so passionate about self-publishing. Companies change. Policies change. Life changes. The one thing I can control is building assets that I own. Every book I publish becomes something that has the potential to keep helping readers and generating income long after it's written. That's why I'm investing more of my time into publishing instead of relying on my career alone. I'm not trying to escape my job. I'm trying to create more options for my family's future. If you've been putting off writing your first book—or you've already published one but haven't fully committed to growing it—let this be your reminder that every book is another asset you're building for yourself. 👇What motivates you to publish? Is it extra income, sharing your knowledge, building your business, leaving a legacy, or something else? I'd love to hear your reason in the comments.

Guessing what people want is basically gambling.🎲 Sure, every once in a while someone gets lucky and publishes a book that takes off. But if you're relying on luck, you're making the process much harder than it needs to be. The better approach is research. Before I create a book, I want to understand whether people are actually searching for the topic and whether there's an opportunity to get visibility and convert that visibility into sales. You've probably heard me talk about keywords before, and a tool I use called Publisher Rocket. That's exactly why I'm sharing my latest video. In it, I walk through my keyword research process, how I evaluate book ideas, and the things I look for when deciding whether a topic is worth pursuing. If you've ever wondered how to stop guessing and start making more data-driven publishing decisions, check it out below.

📚 Did You Know We Have a Community Book Directory? One of the best ways to support fellow members is by checking out the books created by authors right here in our community. We've built a Book Directory filled with titles submitted by members, making it easy to discover new books, support other authors, and connect with fellow publishers. Take a few minutes to browse the directory and see if anything catches your eye. You might just find your next great read! 👉 Want your book featured? Drop a link to your book in the comments below and I'll add it to the directory for FREE. 👉 Please limit submissions to ONE book per author so the directory stays manageable and easy to maintain. PS - I do offer a featured book post for $10 for a 24 hour pinned post. OR for $50 a one week pinned post + email to the community. Let's support each other and help our community authors get more visibility! 🚀📖

🎉 HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DAD'S OUT THERE I don't know all the dad's in the community so i'm going to highlight a few but if you know some other dad's in the community please tag them in the comments and wish them a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! @Rich Gomez - Wishing a fellow book publisher and friend Rich a Happy Father's Day! He taught his son how to also publish books is is truly a gift! @Jeff Baer - Wishing my friend Jeff a Happy Father's Day! He joined this community with the intention of getting his daughter to publish poetry books, and it's still a goal he is working on! @Bradley Deacon - Wishing my friend Bradley a Happy Father's Day - He has been a great contributor to this community. @Rasheed Hooda - Wishing my friend Rasheed a Happy Father's Day - He truly has amazing stories and always inspires us to let our inner weirdo out. 😉 @Nick Nebelsky - Wishing my friend Nick a Happy Father's Day - He has been a great supporter of the community and is always giving so much value back here on Skool. @Robert Redden - Wishing my friend Robert a Happy Father's Day - he writes books that inspire young minds and has been a great contributor to this community. @Jim Flach - Wishing my friend Jim a Happy Father's Day - he's been working on some story books for kids, and getting closer to finalizing his first book! Clearly - these are just a few community members I know that are Dads. Let me know if you're a dad in the comments so I can wish you a happy fathers day!