Most people think their biggest problem with publishing a book is not knowing what to do. But, in reality, it’s about your mindset to overcome issues when they arise. A few mindset shifts I’ve seen make the biggest difference 👇 1️⃣ From “I need this to work fast” → “I’m building an asset.” Books aren’t lottery tickets. They’re digital assets you set up once and improve over time. have always seen my books as assets - sure, some don't work, but those breakout books that make thousands are worth the effort. Plus, some books that don't sell well on Amazon sell great on other platforms like TikTok! 2️⃣ From “I’m not a writer” → “I’m a problem-solver.” You don’t need to be creative. You need to help a specific reader with a specific problem. Plus, even if you don't want to write the book at all, it does not mean you can't be a successful self-publisher. Most of my books I leverage ghostwriters so that I can focus on the strategy of making that investment worth it! 3️⃣ From “I need it perfect” → “Done and optimized beats perfect.” Most successful books weren’t perfect at launch. They were improved after the data came in. I don't get hung up on perfection anymore; I get the books accomplished and published. There might be some minor typos or grammar issues I didn't catch in the initial editing - that's okay if someone catches it and complains, I go back in and find the error and fix the manuscript. Remember, you can make these updates as you go! 4️⃣ From “Why isn’t this selling?” → “What can I test or tweak?” Title, cover, description, categories—publishing is iterative, not personal. The authors who win long-term aren’t the smartest or most talented.They’re the ones who stay the course, keep testing, and don’t quit early. 👉 Curious—what mindset shift has helped you the most so far? Or which one do you struggle with right now?

I’ve been playing with an idea and wanted to think it through... Instead of writing a book solo, I’m considering publishing an anthology—where I choose the topic as the publisher, then invite creators or industry experts to contribute content inside the book. 👉 Contributor Model - I select the topic + overall direction of the book - Reach out to ~6 aligned creators / experts - Each contributor pays $325 to submit their content 💥 They get: - Their work published in a book - Instant elevation + credibility - A way to say they’re a published contributor Contributors would not earn royalties from the book; instead, the primary goal would be to push the book toward bestseller status and use that momentum for visibility and credibility. As the publisher, this model would bring in close to $2k, which could be used to cover the costs of creating, publishing, and promoting the book. 👉 Overall, it feels like a win-win: contributors gain added visibility and authority by having their content featured in a published book, while the publisher maintains full control over the quality, branding, and launch strategy to ensure the strongest possible outcome. Curious if anyone has ever worked this model... Thoughts? Feedback?

Big welcome to all the new authors and future author's here let's take a moment to say hello and give some words of encouragement! @Wendy Harmoniie @Amy Serafin @Dang Thuy @Takoda Ray @Matilda Morril @Val Milian @Robert Villarreal @Tania Vialls @Andrea Maulella @Abbie Emmons - Abbie Emmons is a storyteller, YouTuber, singer, and traveler who writes heartfelt, humorous stories while sipping tea with her dog, Pearl. @Layne Fargo - Layne Fargo writes feminist thrillers. Author of The Favourite, They Never Learn, and Temper, she lives in Chicago with her partner, pets, and books!! @Jay Thomas - I did 30 plus years as an owner of my company. I did work for the C-17 and B-1 (Lancer) for The Boeing company. @Roseanne Espino - I just turned 60 and am on a journey of healing emotionally and physically. I love to craft an I am writing a book. @De Anne Black - Indie Author | Author & Coach | Storyteller building stories and a sustainable writing career @William Leroux - I am William, a 19-year-old student and athlete living in Canada. My goal is to build a better life where I can do all the things I love. @Charli Fels Brand Strategist, Publisher, Book Coach & author, ex-teacher & Digital Pedagogical Consultant. New Chapter! Building a Stationery Brand. @Tortuga Creations - Author of 4 Volumes, full-time worker, App creator of 2 fully running apps with over 130,000 users, just living life being creative, being original.

I’m realizing this at the perfect time since today is the last day of the month — so it’s time to recognize our January Leaderboard Winner 👏 🏆 Bradley Deacon - @Bradley Deacon Bradley has been consistently showing up in this community. He’s been asking thoughtful questions, giving solid feedback, and generously sharing his AI workflows. That kind of engagement truly helps this community grow, and I want to say thank you. I see the effort, and it matters. 🎁 Winner Rewards STANDARD MEMBERS • Win the monthly leaderboard → unlock any workshop replay in the classroom• Just DM me and tell me which one you want PREMIUM MEMBERS • Win the monthly leaderboard → 1:1 30-minute strategy call with me @Bradley Deacon — shoot me a DM and let me know which workshop replay you’d like unlocked or you can wait for a future one for me to unlock up to you👏 🚀 February starts tomorrow, so the leaderboard resets… Let’s see who’s taking the top spot next month 👀🔥 (If you want to win, the formula is simple: post, comment, ask questions, and help others.)