We’ve all heard stories about the mind being capable of incredible things… but today I watched it happen right in front of me. I’ve been at a conference this week that’s half business development and half woo-woo — and honestly, I’m here for BOTH. They had everyone go on a group meditation, keep in mind there were about 1000 people in attendance, and we each had a spoon. The meditation was an exercise designed to channel energy from within our body down to our fingers, try to focus on the spoon, yet while trying not to see the spoon as an independent object, but as an extension of yourself, and allow yourself to use light pressure to bend the spoon. People around the room began bending their spoons with what looked like barely any effort. Mine? Did. Not. Budge. No matter how light or intentional I tried to be, that spoon held its ground. For a second, I felt frustrated. I wondered why it worked for others but not me. Then I caught myself from this thinking and reframed my thoughts: “My spoon was perfect just the way it was.” And here’s the lesson I took from it — the one I want you to carry into your book publishing journey: 👉 Not everything will “bend” for you the first time you try. Some people will pick up a skill quickly. Others will need repetition. And some things won’t shift until you approach them from a different angle, mindset, or season of life. 👉 Your timing is your timing. Just because someone else is hitting milestones fast doesn’t mean you’re behind. It just means your spoon hasn’t bent yet — and that’s okay. 👉 Progress still counts even when the outcome isn’t instant. Trying, learning, experimenting, and showing up for yourself is the real muscle. So if you’re feeling stuck, slow, or wondering why writing or publishing is taking longer than you thought… remember: ✨ Your book, your journey, your pace. The breakthrough comes at the moment you’re ready — not the moment you compare yourself to someone else.

One of the biggest reasons many of us joined this Skool community is because we’re committed to learning, growing, and pushing toward our goals. Yes—online connections are amazing, but there is something powerful about putting yourself in rooms where inspiration is flowing and people are taking big action. This week, I’m attending a business conference in Arizona called BBD Live, because I’m always looking for new ways to grow both personally and professionally. And even though this post isn’t directly about book publishing, it absolutely ties into the journey of becoming an author. When you’re creating something meaningful, your inspiration, network, and environment matter.If you’ve been feeling stuck or uninspired lately, maybe that’s your sign to invest in yourself—attend an event, join a workshop, or put yourself around people who talk about goals, ideas, and what’s possible. Tell people you’re writing a book. Tell them you want to be a future author. Say it out loud so you start owning it. When you share your goals with others, you bring momentum into your life. You stop keeping everything in your head and start allowing new opportunities, conversations, and creative sparks to enter your world. Another great option is to check if your area has a Skool IRL group. I’m feeling incredibly grateful that I get to present at the Chicago IRL, hosted by @Steve Gast . If you’re in the Chicagoland area and you haven’t connected with that group yet, please jump in—you never know who you’ll meet or what inspiration will hit. Also, if you're in the Milwaukee, WI area connect with @MJ Berst she is hosting a meetup there soon. Let me know in the comments:What’s one event, workshop, or in-person experience you want to attend in the next year to invest in yourself and your author journey?

I know you've been asking about setting up Amazon Ads to get more visibility to your KDP books, but before we get to that, there are a few things you need to do first. 1. 🔍 Keyword research - You need to make sure you look for keywords that are highly relevant to your book topic. I like to use Publisher Rocket for my keyword research. It is NOT free, it's currently $199, but if you plan on publishing multiple books, it is a MUST HAVE. (Choose 7 Keywords) 2. 👉 Details - Inside KDP on your book details page you will want to scroll down and update the list of keywords with the 7 keywords you choose. PROTIP: It's a good idea to have 2-3 of those keywords in your books title / subtitle 3. 📝 Book Description - Choose 2-3 of the keywords and naturally work them into your book description. This helps the algorithm see that your books title and content are in relation to the keywords you input in to the book details page. 4. 📖 Categories - Make sure you also update your categories to the best ones relevant to your book. Publisher Rocket can also help you narrow down which categories might be easier to rank in by showing you how many sales you need to get per day to hit page one rankings. 5. ⭐ Reviews - Don't even think about running ads until you have at least 20 reviews on your book. People want to see social proof and if you don't have it then running ads are just going to waste your money. PS - I will be working on some ads training coming soon!

I want to take a moment to welcome all the new members. This community has been growing quicker than I can keep up with, but that’s a good problem to have. Progress beats perfection every time. If you’re new here, thank you for joining and diving into this journey. I’m working on more content for you, but you can already get started inside the Classroom. And as always—ask questions, post in the community, or message me anytime you need support. ENGAGEMENT QUESTION: What’s one of your biggest goals you want to accomplish over the next week? Member Spotlight of the Week ✨ A big shoutout to @Brooke McGowan — she’s been taking massive action. She reached out for help finding a writing coach to stay accountable, and she upgraded to PREMIUM to learn the full step-by-step process of self-publishing a book. Love seeing that level of commitment! Let’s keep the momentum going. 💛 Say Hello To Our New Members: @Sybil Hall @Jacopo Urtis @Kathleen Edwards @Anaya Walker @Nancy Old @Laura Pavlov @Christian Bartolini @Rihannah Dreake @Jen Carter @Janette Rizzuti @Tay Oliver @Monet Scott @Stephanie Moorman @Pouki Poukarini @Brooke McGowan @Marvin Empire @Mike Ehrmantraut @Ashley Gaetano @Jason Campbell @E F @Terrance Gee @Ishola Ebunoluwa @Jeff Baer @Shayna Melissa Stockman @Eliteink Solutions @Chad Crowell @Sarah McGeachy @Akshat Goel @Barbara Poulin-wiest @Steve Gast @Charles Kirkland @Smith Marry @Elizabeth Panahi @Avelyn Coriel @Grace Anderson @Matt Radkiewicz @Ryan Davies @Nicole Bryant @Ben Drop @Harold Jackson

Hello 👋🏻 everyone thank you so much for being here with me! I’ve been making passive income by publishing books on Amazon the last two years and I am excited to share it with you. 👏🏼 You can now access the "CLASSROOM" and take advantage of the course that will walk you through the entire process of how to create and publish your very first book. 👇🏼Drop a comment of a book you’ve read that has inspired you and I will look up the estimate of how much that book earns a month on Amazon!