Sorry for the late notice everyone, but today's Monday coaching call (Aug 10th) and next week's (17th) are cancelled and I'll start them back up again the following Monday on August 24th. Thanks to everyone who comes in every Monday to chat, and I look forward to seeing you all again in a few weeks!

Quick thank you to this community. Every time I pop in here, someone is answering a question, sharing what worked, or cheering on another author. That does not happen everywhere. It happens here because of you. Helen Keller said, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." That is this group. To celebrate those that are really in here all the time, we drew one name from our 30-day leaderboard. Congratulations, Rob Cole! You've won an AI Discoverability Audit plus a 20-minute call with the Book Launchers team to walk through your results and map your next steps. That call is not something you can buy anywhere. Keep showing up for each other. It matters. Now a special note because you will see in the video Roger actually wins .. but Roger is a client of ours and we are doing something like this for him already. That said, Roger if you want this exact thing, you can let us know too. Rob, to claim your prize just email @Angela Jones at [email protected] She needs a few details from you so we can complete your audit, and then we will get you scheduled to review the audit with someone on our team!! Congratulations, Rob, and thank you again to everyone who continues to make this such a helpful and supportive community.

Hey everyone! I’m Shane, Head of Digital Strategy here at Book Launchers. You’re going to be seeing me around this feed a lot more, so I wanted to properly introduce myself. :) I hail from the great state of Idaho, (yes - the one with the famous potatoes) and I’m an avid hockey fan, dog dad, and have most recently been dubbed a “marketing nerd” by some friendly faces here in this community. So, what are these BIG improvements you say?? A More Organized, Step-by-Step Learning Experience: - If you head over to the Classroom tab, you’ll start to see new courses being added. I’m reorganizing everything so your path through writing, publishing, and promoting your book is simple, clear, and easy to follow. A Major Upgrade to Author Launch Kit: - Our book marketing software just got a massive overhaul. I rebuilt ALK from the ground up based on feedback from hundreds of users, and I’ll continue rolling out new features, improvements, and resources to support every kind of book you’re creating. Weekly Tips, Ideas & Discussions: - The BL team and I will be posting regularly—sharing insights, tools, strategies, and prompts to spark discussions around all things book publishing. We want this feed to become one of the most helpful places you visit each week. Premium Access to Deep-Dive Trainings: - We’ve built up YEARS of incredible trainings, expert interviews, YouTube breakdowns, and super valuable resources.Many of these will be available to all members for free (check out the Author Foundations tab!), and we’ll also be introducing a premium tier with access to more advanced trainings and live calls—all at an affordable monthly rate. I’m thrilled to see this community growing into a real hub for authors who support one another while navigating the publishing journey. My goal is to make sure you have every tool, resource, and roadmap you need—right here, all in one place. If there’s anything you’d love to see added or improved as we keep building this space, drop your ideas in the comments! I’d love to know what topics, tools, or support would help you most.

Thank you to everyone for participating in the community. It would not be a community without you! :) To change it up this month, I took the top 10 contributors and spun them in a randomized wheel. Watch the video to see if you won!! 🏆 If you're one of the 3 selected this month please email @Angela Jones at [email protected] and she'll hook you up with some swag from her closet or a digital prize if you're not in the US. :)

We just had our 1000th member join, and I am so excited to say it's @Brian Hall Watch your mailbox because @Angela Jones is going to reach into her swag closet and send you a little something extra for being the 1000th person to join Author Lab!! Not to sound creepy ... but we have your address, so no need to do anything. 😁 We are so excited about this community and we're deeply grateful to everyone for your participation and sharing. The members are what make this special and valuable.