I originally named this group (KDP publishing) which is how you self publish on Amazon, but it has been brought to my attention that not everyone knows what "KDP" means and it can create some friction for targeting the audience I want to target right now. What do you think if I switched the group name to something simple like "Book Publishing" this way it is clear and everyone understands immediately what the group is about, and can help people who are brand new to self publishing get started. Of course I wanted your feedback before I make any immediate changes. 🥰

Watching my son learn how to read 📘 has been one of the most humbling things. He’s four, sounding out letters, piecing together words, celebrating the smallest wins. Reading is something we expect kids to learn. It’s built into the system. Publishing isn’t. Most adults were never taught how to publish a book. Some were never encouraged to write at all. Many second-guess themselves before they even get one sentence on the page. And that’s not a flaw — it’s a gap in education. The difference between people who publish and people who don’t isn’t talent. It’s a choice. A choice to learn. A choice to invest in yourself. A choice to keep improving instead of staying stuck. Just like reading, publishing is a skill. And skills can be learned at any age — if you’re willing to take action. 👉 If you’ve been sitting on a book idea and you’re ready to make this the year it actually happens, comment “BOOK” below and let’s take the first step together.

I got this email this week from Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and I wanted to share my opinion on it. I would strongly recommend you apply Digital Rights Management to your books and not allow people to download your manuscript. It's unfortunate, but a lot of books already get duped (including my own), and allowing people to instantly download your files just because they purchase a low-cost ebook means the easier it is for people to snag your files and duplicate your work. It's always best to protect these digital assets of ours!

If writing a book has been on your mind for a while, this is your sign to set the goal now. Books don’t happen by accident—they happen when you decide and start building momentum. Start with Future Author Energy in the classroom to get clear on your book idea and stop overthinking. When you’re ready to turn that idea into a real, published book, the Book Challenge will help you put everything together. Yes, a book can be done in 7 days—but if life is busy, let’s aim for something realistic and powerful: your first book published in Q1 of 2026. I’m launching a brand new book in Q1 too, so we’ll be building and launching together. No perfection—just progress.

If you joined hoping for deep-dive book marketing trainings, I want to be transparent. The bad news: I don’t have dedicated classroom lessons on book marketing yet.The good news: It’s officially on my build list and coming soon. Before I put those trainings together, I want to hear from you. 👉 Where are you getting stuck with book marketing right now? - Getting visibility? - Selling consistently? - Ads? - Social media? - Amazon listing optimization? - Drop a comment below. Your answers will directly shape the upcoming trainings.