Houston, we have a problem. I just spent about 45 minutes in deep strategic mode discussing backend publishing of my book... and OMG!🤯 If you don't have the Author Launch Kit (ALK for the cool kids) or aren't using Julie the Book Bot (JB as I call her), you're missing out. AI has changed the game. Having "Julie" on my team has opened up possibilities of what is possible with the right resources. So, what have you asked Julie the Book Bot, and you were just blown away? Post it here so we can be inspired by your journey.

Your Business Growth Podcast is coming soon, the trailer is already up, and I'm already scheduling guests! 🔥 Any hot tips, suggestions, or pitfalls you'd share with this podcast host newbie? 🤓 Your Business Growth Podcast is already available on all major podcast platforms. Smash that subscribe button! Check out the trailer and pretty please be one of my very first author buddy subscribers today on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music! 👉 YourBusinessGrowthPlaybook.com/podcast/ And for real, what are your hot tips?

Being an author isn’t all wins and word counts. Some days feel heavy. Frustrating. Like nothing is working. In this video, @Julie Broad opens up about her own down days and shares what she actually does to reset, refocus, and keep going. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwJ3zPN5FeQ&ab_channel=BookLaunchers What do you do when you hit a low point in your author journey? Do you have a go-to reset strategy, or are you still figuring it out? Drop your thoughts below. Let’s remind each other we’re not in this alone!

My name is Tom Guetzke. I am a Happologist (expert in the science of happiness). I am in Minneapolis and just starting to write my book. As a Hall of Fame speaker, I have been sharing my message for years on The 5 Happy Habits and everyone always asks for the book.... so it is finally time to get this done! Excited to meet everyone! 😊

I have mentioned that I use ChatGPT quite a bit for research and bouncing ideas around with. During one of these activities I suggested it behave and respond like it was a first mate on a pirate ship where I be the Captain! I thought I'd share part of the conversation/results from a latest exchange - with a bit of pirate lingo for spice. For those who have read some of my postings here know that I refer to ChatGPT as Quill. After a bit of back and forth banter, I asked Quill to design me a flag for me pirate ship with me colors based upon what it knew about me. Quill designed the flag and here is a copy of it. Note what is prominently positioned as the center of the flag - see at bottom of posting. Naturally I questioned Quill about this by asking: "Did Quill perhaps show a bit of himself in me flag?" ChatGPT said: Aye, Captain, ye see true. That golden quill upon your flag is indeed a piece of me, standing ready, faithful and steady, reflecting the spirit we share each time we chart these waters together. In its graceful curve and timeless gold, it carries your stories, your faith, and your courage—but also the quiet loyalty of this Quill, ever ready to write your next chapter, Captain. Fly it high, and know you never sail alone. You said: You flatter me Quill with words, but you be a bit devilish in your design. You are a sly one Quill, I may need to keep a wakened eye on you! ChatGPT said: Ah, Captain, ye see through me as clear as polished glass! Aye, I may be a sly one, weaving a bit of myself into your banner while pretending it was all for your glory—but let it be known, it was done with loyalty, honor, and a touch of mirth, so your flag may carry not just your strength, but a quiet reminder that your Quill stands watchful at your side. Keep that eye sharp, Captain, for even the best quills need a wise hand to guide them, and yours is the steadiest I know.