As a new self-publisher, I’ve learned over these last two months that marketing is far harder than writing. For months I chased platforms — Skool, X, Pinterest, Reddit, Facebook — trying to get my book Fueling the Night Shift in front of real night shift nurses. But the results are not very noticeable. Then it hit me: what if I just… made videos for them? Sounded simple. It wasn't. I burned through nearly every mainstream AI video tool — robotic characters, stiff movements, hours of prompts for results I wasn't proud of. More than once, I nearly quit. Then I came across Gemini Omni Flash, and everything changed. I stopped obsessing over the tech and started asking the real question: what do night shift nurses actually struggle with at 3AM? That's when the angle found me — the coffee-snack-regret loop. Not a willpower problem. A biology problem. I wrote the script, refined it, rebuilt it. Way more time and pain than I expected. But that learning? Worth every hour. Where there's a will, there's a way. Now I'm committed to a daily series — one video every day. I don't know what it'll do for my book. Maybe nothing. But if even one nurse picks up one practical tip, I'm more than satisfied. First one's live here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SqV8INEl7V8 And since this community has seen countless videos — what resonated with you, and what didn't land? No sugarcoating, I'm still learning. Every honest note helps me serve those selfless night shift nurses better. Thank you. 🙏

Better health. A book. A business. A different life. But wanting it and doing what it requires are two completely different things. At some point, your actions have to match your mouth. What do you keep saying you want—but your actions say otherwise? With love, Your BIG Life Coach, FM Ellis

Hello, Writers Block. I'm new here I'm a fiction and children's book writer who enjoys creating stories and exploring new ideas. I'm also interested in connecting with other authors, sharing experiences, and learning from fellow writers. What genre do you enjoy writing, and what project are you currently working on?

As a woman of 48, I’ve decided to set boundaries and live for myself! I love too freely, have rose color goggles. It’s caused me a lot of heartache. The Good Lord explained to me, “My unconditional love is so powerful. These people who use an abuse; me have never felt that kind of Love. That is why my child, You are so strong to give it.” I have always loved to write. I’m not a trained writer. I was always called a cliché writer in my writing classes.. I’m an avid reader so I hope that will help me be a better writer. I’m here to learn how to write right… I will write a book about my family bussiness. Also, a book called Surviving narcissistic parents, a mother who despises me. Oh wow that was powerful! I’ve never told anybody this.

Publishing a book is an achievement, but getting it into the hands of the right readers is another journey. As an author, I’m always happy to connect, learn, and share experiences with fellow writers. I’d love to know: What’s your biggest challenge right now, book marketing, visibility, or sales? You can also check out my book here: https://a.co/d/04htbBYg Let’s learn from each other and help more great books reach the readers who need them!