The beginning of Q2. What are you focusing on this month? What was a win or a lesson from Q1? We have a lot to celebrate So many great wins & upcoming launches We played an IMPROV storytelling game (it got just a little steamy) Want to join us next week? Special Industry Expert Next Week... 📆 Check out the CALENDAR for all events. We will be back to our wild/wacky writing antics again on April 21 Follow @Leslie Barber on Goodreads... her book comes out next month https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22175716.Leslie_Collins_Barber Follow @Summer Jean on Goodreads... her next book comes out in the fall https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/61925074.Summer_Jean

Connect and see all of our books on our new PUBLISHER'S Goodreads account. We will like & follow in return, of course... happy to review books as well. https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200162606-red-thread-publishing Since Steve Sarner's presentation earlier this year, the former VP of Goodreads, we have learned so much and seen incredible results from optimizing and deeply engaging on the Goodreads platform. Whether you are an author or just a reader, I highly encourage you to explore.

You might want to check out... The Independent Author Awards. (Until April 19th) https://literaryglobal.com/independent-author-awards/ Who might apply?

We officially have something exciting to share… You can now earn referral income by inviting writers into our Write Your Book community. If you've found value here, in the coaching, the live sessions, the courses, the conversations, this is your chance to help grow this space and get rewarded for it. Here’s how it works: You probably already know writers who: 📚 Want to finally finish their book 📚 Feel stuck doing it alone 📚 Are craving structure, feedback, and community 📚 Want guidance from award-winning authors and publishing experts Now, when you invite them, you earn when they join. Why this matters: This community has grown to 333 thriving authors and aspiring authors — and every single person here helps shape the culture. The best members come from referrals. From trusted recommendations.From people like YOU. So, if you’ve ever thought: 👉 “My friend needs this.” 👉 “My colleague keeps talking about writing a book.” 👉 “Someone in my network would love this community.” Now is the perfect time to invite them. What you’ll get: ✔ Your own referral link ✔ Earnings when someone joins through you, and every month they stay ✔ The chance to grow your network with serious writers ✔ The satisfaction of helping more voices get into the world If you’d like your referral link, comment below: "SEND MY LINK" …and we’ll get you set up. Let’s grow this movement — together. ✍️🔥

I’m in the final stretch of completing my latest book and companion workbook, and I’m putting together a small, intentional Launch Team ... a strategy a bestselling author friend recommended. Up until now, I’ve relied on my own promotions and hired support, so building a launch team feels like the natural next step to expand the reach and impact of this project. I’m also experimenting with a few new AI tools to support the rollout. There’s so much available right now, and finding the right fit can be a challenge, but I’m excited to explore what can elevate this launch in a meaningful way. For discussion: If you’ve launched a book (or are planning to), what helped you most in those final stages? Did you use a launch team, beta readers, or creative collaborations to build momentum? What’s one thing you’d do differently next time? Let’s share ideas — the behind‑the‑scenes strategies that make a launch not just successful, but soulful.