Nine times out of ten, before we make a buying decision, we look at the reviews. And usually, the more money we’re about to spend, the more reviews we read. If we’re comparing two products, services, books, or communities and one has plenty of positive reviews while the other has almost none, it naturally makes us wonder whether people are actually buying it, using it, or getting value from it. That’s why I truly value every review that gets left for this community. @Cristal Vancarson thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. ❤️ Every review one of you leaves gives someone on the outside another reason to feel confident about joining. It helps answer questions like: - Is this community actually helpful? - Are people getting value from it? - Is it worth paying to join? And the exact same thing applies to your books. If you’ve published a book and you’re wondering why sales are slow, but your book has very few reviews, that may be part of the problem. Readers are often comparing your book to several others before they buy, and reviews provide that extra layer of trust and social proof. That’s why reviews should be something we intentionally prioritize, not something we just hope happens. A few simple things you can do are: - Ask readers to leave an honest review. - Include a review request in the back of your book. - Follow up with ARC readers after launch. - Remind your audience that reviews genuinely help authors. You’re never telling someone what to say. You’re simply reminding them that their feedback matters. As authors, publishers, and business owners, reviews are one of those small things that can make a big difference over time. So when you get a great one, celebrate it. And when someone supports your work by leaving one, appreciate it. And if you’ve gotten a review lately that made your day, share it below. 👇

I decided to create a custom AI pet, and it chose an owl for me. Of course, I had to turn it pink because that’s much more my vibe. 😂 What’s even funnier is that it named the owl Quill, which is the same name as @Dr. John Elcik AI tool! I’m still figuring out all the practical benefits, but I like being able to quickly access ChatGPT from whatever screen I’m working on. The little animations are pretty cute too. You can create a pet based on almost any idea or vision you have. I haven’t done a lot of customization yet, but you can also have it give you reminders and alert you when something needs your attention. Do you have an AI pet yet? Share a picture of yours in the comments! 👇

Huge congratulations to @Janice Webber on publishing her first book on Amazon! 🎉 Janice followed the lessons step by step, took the ideas out of her head, turned them into a manuscript, and brought that manuscript all the way to a published book. She has already made her first sale too! Flow Reclaimed is for anyone navigating long-term stress, burnout, exhaustion, or creative block. Drawing on more than three decades of experience as a holistic physiotherapist, along with her work teaching Tai Chi, creating art, and guiding others through stress recovery, Janice offers a gentle and practical path back to calm, clarity, and creativity. 👉 CHECK OUT THE BOOK ON AMAZON Let’s show Janice some support! Drop a congratulations below and check out Flow Reclaimed on Amazon. 👏📖

Want to create a personalized children's book without having to write the story, create all the illustrations, or figure out the formatting yourself? 👀📚 I found a really cool tool created by my friend @Jen Pm that makes the process SUPER simple. You can personalize a children's book with your little one's name, prepare the files, and then use Amazon KDP to turn it into an actual physical book! This would be such a cute idea for your own child or grandchild—or even as a personalized birthday or baby shower gift. 🎁 👉 GET MOONLETTER STORYBOOK HERE (P.S. Sorry about my sound in the video ... I didn't realize the microphone, for some reason, was not picking up the audio even though it was connected #techproblems)

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