Has anyone changed their prose style because something that you love to use has become a so-called AI tell? For me it's been the em dash and the rule-of-three. Although I still use these, I find myself asking during edits "Is this really needed? How could I modify this?"

There’s something special about seeing your book live beyond you. My book on Goodreads is doing well, and I’m truly grateful for every reader connecting with it. But today, I don’t just want to talk about books, I want to talk about dreams. We all carry one. That quiet dream we don’t always say out loud, but never really let go of. So tell me… if nothing was standing in your way right now, what’s the biggest dream you’re chasing? Be honest. I’ll be reading every comment. 🤍

I am on the third self editing pass of my book. Where can I find good editing? I don’t know how to format for uploading. I have seen ads on Facebook but I’m not sure. I would greatly appreciate any advice I can get. My book title is “Standing Firm in the Storm: Preparing the Church for Persecution.” It is nonfiction biblical theology. I would like to find a content editor.

Build an email list. Start a TikTok. Post every day. Don’t post every day. Run ads. Don’t run ads until you have a series. Get on podcasts. Build a launch team. Do newsletter swaps. Go wide. Stay exclusive. Make reels. Write long-form posts. Create a reader magnet. Optimize Amazon. Sell direct. Start a community. Build a brand. And the exhausting part is that they’re not wrong. That’s what makes it maddening. If the advice were all terrible, you could ignore it and go make a sandwich. But a lot of it is good advice in the right situation, for the right author, at the right stage, with the right book, for the right goal. So instead of clarity, you get a thousand open tabs in your brain. And there you are, holding your book, wondering whether you are supposed to be a writer, a content creator, a media company, a data analyst, a publicist, a graphic designer, an ad buyer, a community leader, and a mildly unhinged motivational speaker with good lighting. No wonder authors freeze. The framework I’m going to share with you today is one that you can do each day, and it’s a great place to start. It will not suddenly solve all your marketing problems and produce shiny rainbows and bunny rabbits with gold coins shooting out their fluffy little butts, but it will get you going. It will bring you forward motion. Remember, every beautiful oak tree begins with a buried acorn. Every perfect result begins with imperfect action. ASK So here is what I want you to do today. Do not try to formulate a marketing strategy. Figure out where you’re stuck. There’s only five places that could be the core of the problem: visibility, clarity/positioning, trust, sales, or connection. To help you figure this out, ask yourself the following questions: Do people not know the book exists? Then your problem is VISIBILITY. Do people see the book but still not understand what it is, who it is for, or why they should care? Then your problem is CLARITY. Do people seem interested, but they are not confident enough to buy, join, sign up, or take the next step?

Hello everyone! 👋 I'm Author Cadence Connor, and I'm excited to join this community! I write Epic Fantasy and Fantasy Romance, and I'm passionate about creating immersive worlds, memorable characters, magical adventures, and emotional love stories. So far, I've published 10+ books on Amazon, and I'm always working on new projects to bring more stories to readers. My journey as an author has taught me a lot about writing, self-publishing, book marketing, and connecting with readers. I enjoy learning from other authors and sharing experiences that can help us all grow. I'm here to network with fellow writers, readers, and entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, support one another, and continue improving my craft. I love discussing world-building, character development, publishing strategies, and everything related to the book industry. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, building meaningful connections, and contributing to the community. Thanks for having me, and I can't wait to learn from all of you! Wishing everyone success on their journey!