Ok let's do a little fun engagement post today. Steal this prompt, modify it to your vision for your book, and see what comes out of it. Yes this is a long prompt. GRAB ALL OF IT 🤪 (POST YOUR RESULTS IN THE COMMENTS) 👇 Book title: [BOOK TITLE] Subtitle: [SUBTITLE] Author name: [AUTHOR NAME] Genre / category: [GENRE OR NICHE] Target audience: [WHO THE BOOK IS FOR] The design should include: - A front cover with bold, readable typography optimized for Amazon thumbnails - A back cover that includes placeholder text for a book description and a barcode area - A 3D mockup showing the front and back covers together, slightly angled, as if the physical book is standing or floating Style & mood: - Overall tone: [modern / minimalist / bold / soft / premium / authoritative] - Color palette: [COLORS OR BRAND VIBE] - Typography style: clean, professional, high contrast, easy to read Visual elements: - Relevant imagery or abstract design elements that reflect the book’s theme - No clutter, strong focal point on the title Technical requirements: - Looks like a real paperback book - Correct spine thickness for a standard nonfiction paperback - High resolution, realistic lighting and shadows - Clean background (white, neutral, or soft gradient) Do NOT include: - Real ISBN numbers - Trademarked logos - Low-quality text or distorted lettering

We could all use a little accountability. Read the questions then grab the template at the bottom and make a post 🗒️ 1️⃣ What is **one specific thing** you completed on your book this week? Examples: * Finalized my book topic * Chose my main keyword + category * Wrote 1,200 words * Edited Chapter 1 * Uploaded my manuscript draft 2️⃣ What is the one thing you can commit to finishing by next week? Examples: * Write 2 chapters * Finish book outline * Draft my book description * Collect 10 competitor book screenshots 3️⃣ One blocker - What slowed you down or got in your way this week? This gives you: * Content ideas * Coaching opportunities * Workshop themes * DM conversations for higher-level support 4️⃣ Where are you at right now? 🔥 On track 🟡 Progress but slow 🔴 Stuck 🧠 Overthinking ⏸️ Life happened GRAB THIS TEMPLATE AND MAKE A POST! Drop your update below 👇 (Keep it short — progress > perfection) 1️⃣ **One thing you completed this week:** 2️⃣ **One thing you’re committing to finish next week:** 3️⃣ **Any blocker slowing you down? (optional)** 4️⃣ **Status emoji:** 🔥 🟡 🔴 🧠 ⏸️ I’ll be reviewing these to and helping to move you forward!

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