If you already have a book published on Amazon KDP, don't overlook audiobooks. Audiobooks can become an additional income stream from a book you've already created. The best part? You typically aren't running separate ads specifically for the audiobook. If someone discovers your paperback, ebook, or hardcover and sees an audiobook option available, that's another opportunity for a sale. So why do so many authors skip audiobooks? Usually, it's because they assume producing one will cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars upfront. But what if I told you there's another option? You may be able to work with a narrator using a Royalty Share agreement. If you choose Audible's exclusive distribution option, the royalties can be split between you and the narrator. Instead of paying a large upfront production fee, both parties share in the success of the audiobook. It's a win-win: the narrator gets compensated through future sales, and you can get your audiobook produced with little or no upfront cost. Want to learn more about audiobooks and how to get started? Check out the audiobook lesson inside the Premium Classroom. Not a Premium member yet? Upgrade today and unlock the full training library.

⚠️ I am thinking about locking this group down to PAID because I keep seeing the same kind of scam happen over and over again. People enter the community posing as high profile authors to try to gain your trust and win your business. As you can see 3 different accounts i've had to ban over time from scammers / spammers trying to sneak in and take advantage of this community. How do they get in? Most of the time when they apply to join they have the HIGH RISK flagged to them and I immediately DENY, but they are getting smarter to the spam and catching on. They apply under the name of SOMEONE ELSE then once they get in they update their display name to show whatever author they are trying to impersonate. ➡️ Do you think a paywall would be the right solution to avoid this? ⁉️ What do you think would be a fair rate to access the community for new members? **No changes are happening right now but I've been thinking a lot about this recently to better protect the community and my SANITY. 😆

💰 Hypothetical Question... If Amazon dropped a $10,000 royalty check into your bank account this month from your books, what would you do with it? Would you: 📚 Reinvest it into publishing more books? ✈️ Take a dream vacation? 💳 Pay off debt? 🏡 Put it toward a home project? 📈 Invest it for the future? 👨‍👩‍👧 Spend more time with family? One of the things I love about publishing is that every book can become a digital asset that continues working long after you've finished writing it. So tell me... What's the first thing you'd do with a $10,000 royalty check?

For those of you who don't have the budget to hire a professional editor. You are going to be really impressed with this AI prompt I just developed and tested. This is literally going to give you all the feedback you need. Just make sure you do it chapter by chapter for best results!! 👇 PROMPT👇 I would like you to act as an experienced developmental editor, book coach, and professional reviewer. Analyze the chapter provided below and give honest, constructive feedback that will help improve the overall quality of the book. Consider the intended audience, the author's goals, and the reader experience throughout your analysis. Begin by providing a brief summary of the chapter and what you believe the author is trying to accomplish. Then evaluate how effectively the chapter delivers on that objective. Discuss the overall clarity of the writing, whether the ideas are easy to understand, and identify any areas that may confuse readers or require additional explanation. Next, analyze the structure and flow of the chapter. Evaluate whether the information is presented in a logical sequence and whether transitions between sections feel natural. Identify any sections that feel out of place, repetitive, rushed, or unnecessarily long. Assess reader engagement throughout the chapter. Point out specific areas where readers are likely to remain interested and areas where they may lose attention. If applicable, suggest where additional stories, examples, case studies, exercises, or personal experiences could strengthen the content and make it more memorable. Review the author's tone and voice. Determine whether the tone is appropriate for the target audience and whether the author's voice remains consistent throughout the chapter. Highlight any sections where the writing feels particularly strong or where the voice could be improved. From the perspective of a reader, identify any unanswered questions that remain after finishing the chapter. Note any concepts that need further clarification, expansion, or supporting evidence.

Big welcome to all the new future authors here. If you are brand new to publishing, have some ideas you are kicking around, but are not sure yet. 👉 START WITH FUTURE AUTHOR ENERGY If you are already on your publishing journey and want some more support, need to know how to get your content formatted, uploaded to Amazon, book launch, and marketing advice. 🔥 Then, leveling up to premium is where you get more support. 🚀 UPDATES - CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2/18 - Book Review Workshop (This workshop is live for premium members but if you want to learn how to get book reviews, this is a MUST to attend) 2/23 - Idea to Impact - Shannon will be hosting this masterclass on course creation it is open for everyone to attend. 2/25 - A+ Content Workshop (This workshop is live for premium members, but if you want to make you're book listing standout, please do not miss this valuable workshop) Let's all take a moment to welcome our newest members. @Amy Monroe @Lorry Reyes @Gina Taylor @Jesse Paulsen @Ilyas Idhsaine @Robert Pacheco @Katinna Smith @Jill Netzel @Madelyn Deshield @Nicole Schauerte @Franck Webnet @Malinda Blanchon @Annie L @Jessica Rodriguez @Marcus Phelps @Meike Hawlik @Taelo Obusitse @Bobbie Butricks @Samantha Moore @Anot Shobaloju @Kayla C @Al Anderson