I’ve seen writers rewrite the same book three or four times and still feel stuck. At some point, rewriting stops helping.That’s usually the moment when the problem isn’t the writing itself, but the direction of the story. You can polish sentences forever and still miss the core issue. Sometimes clarity beats craft. Has rewriting ever made you feel more confused instead of clearer?

I just finished an incredible article by @Sierra Melcher , and I had to share it with this group. If you’re writing non-fiction or building a brand around your expertise, this is a must-read. Sierra captures some lightning-in-a-bottle insights that completely flips the script on what "success" looks like for an author. Most authors obsess over royalty checks. Sierra argues that if you’re building a business, you’re optimizing for the wrong number, and she made some valid points which I absolutely love! The Key Takeaways: - The $4 Business Card: One author in her circle uses her book to bring in new consulting clients. - The #1 Badge vs. Sales: Ever wonder how experts command $25k speaking fees? It’s often because they maintain a #1 Bestseller tag in a niche category. - The $119 Growth Lever: I posted about this one yesterday. There is a specific strategy involving Goodreads giveaways that can land your book in the top 10 of AI-generated recommendations. - "Feedback" > "Reviews": A brilliant psychological hack on how to get more social proof without making it feel like "homework" for your readers. The bottom line is your book isn't just a product; it’s a door. It leads to coaching packages, speaking stages, and authority. Sierra’s article is a masterclass in shifting your mindset from "book seller" to "authority builder." Do yourself a favor and go read the full piece to see the specific case studies and the breakdown of that Goodreads strategy. It’s a game-changer for anyone in this community. Here is the link! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-your-best-business-card-4-book-red-thread-publishing-sbjve/

WOW, I just read @Sierra Melcher article on LinkedIn and I was blown away by what you can do on Goodreads. I started the Goodreads challenge, (I am slacking on Day 4 a bit) but this single section really lit a fire for me to use Goodreads more. If you haven't I totally recommend you start his challenge here>> Goodreads Challenge. Now if you will excuse me I have a Giveaway to create for my books.

I hope you are having a great day today......I am sure the community will join me to send our best wishes for you. :) Thank you for all of the support over the years!

I bought myself a little gift last night and I'm excited to start pulling oracle cards again! Thought this was a nice little tie in!😍