One of the most powerful things about being part of this community isn't what you get — it's knowing that when your moment comes, we will all show up for you. That's the deal we make with each other here. We buy. We read. We leave reviews. We celebrate. And when it's your turn in the spotlight, this community has your back. This week, that spotlight belongs to @Leslie Barber and her newly published book UNEMPLOYABLE!: The Psychological Toll of Proving Your Worth — a raw, honest, and genuinely funny memoir about the winding, unconventional roads so many of us have walked trying to find our place in the world of work. If you've ever felt overqualified, overlooked, or just a little out of step with the path everyone else seemed to be on, this one is for you. Here's your call to action: 👉 Head to Amazon and/or Goodreads and leave Leslie a review ⭐ Stars are great. Words are even better. Be honest, be real — that's what matters most ✅ When you're done, come back and comment DONE below 📸 Screenshot your review and drop it here so we can cheer you on! This is what community looks like in action. Not just networking — actual support that moves the needle for a fellow author. Who's next? 👇 Do you have a book out — or one coming — and you want this community to rally behind you? Drop a comment. This is exactly what we're here for. Let's build something together that lifts every single one of us. Because here, we don't just talk about community. We are it.

We are inviting more expert guests for the next quarter. ⁉️ How do you want to hear from? We have an incredible community of industry experts to bring in. Of the following topics, what do you most want to learn in the next few months? Fill out the poll and help us know who to bring in. (Also, I meant to add fiction to the poll, but missed it... Please comment if this is important to you.) If you like multiples or ALL OF THE ABOVE. 👇Put that in the comments. 👇 ⁉️ Question two: Do you like the panel structure or the 1:1 featured guest interview? 👇Answer in comments. Share any other feedback or ideas. Thanks.

For those of you that don't know, Skool is running ads directly to the skool communities on the platform! I saw them running ads to mine last week and I just saw this! @Sierra Melcher they're running ads to this group too! Sorry, not an author win, but thought y'all would appreciate how cool this is 😍

The Announcement (It is a long one, but stick with it so you know what & why things are changing. Hi friends, I want to share some real changes happening in Red Thread Writers — changes I've been thinking about for a long time, and that I'm finally ready to make. This community has grown into something I'm proud of, and, like any growing thing, it needs a little pruning and reshaping to stay healthy. Here's what's coming, in plain language. Three tiers, three clear purposes We're moving to three membership tiers, each with a specific role. No more wondering which level is "for you" — each one is built for a specific stage of the writing and publishing journey. ✍️Writer — for writers who are building the habit, learning the craft, and finding their voice. Community access, monthly Writers Circle, the library of past teachings, and the support of writers who get it. This is home base. If you're early in the journey, or you want a soft, steady place to keep showing up, this is your tier. 🔥Finishliner — for writers who are ready to finish the book. This tier comes with structured support, the 90-Day Manuscript Sprint🚀 (more on this below), small-group accountability, and direct guidance from me on getting your manuscript across the finish line. If you've been circling your book for a year or more, this is the tier that breaks the spell. 👯Author Studio — for serious authors who want hands-on guidance and the closest possible work with me. Limited to ten seats. Includes everything in Finishliner plus monthly 1:1 strategy, premium support across publishing decisions, and a $1,000 publishing credit if you ultimately choose to publish with Red Thread Books. This is for the writers ready to treat their book like the professional project it is. Each tier is a doorway. You step into the one that matches where you actually are. 🚀 June 1: the 90-Day Manuscript Sprint begins 🚀 For all Finishliner and Author Studio members, we're kicking off a 90-Day Manuscript Sprint starting June 1. Here's the simple version:

Named twice!!! in the Independent Author Awards-Literary Global Winner of Business- Motivational & Anthology categories This is unprecedented! Congrats to all the authors. Two of our authors @Janice Marquardt and @Jean Smarto were also recognized for their solo books! What a weekend for Red Thread AUTHORS