I’ve had a few of you reach out to me wondering more about the paid tiers in here. So, the main community is dedicated towards sharing parts of your books, looking for Beta and ARC readers, connecting, and getting some writing challenges here and there. This is also where we try out story games, learn writing exercises and sometimes writing challenges! AND of course the writing community is for supporting one another! ❤️ 🔥When it comes to the paid tiers, there are two different types. 🔥 🔥 Premium Tier: The premium involves having weekly writing sessions and group meetings. You also get some of the folders in the classroom unlocked, a professional team that helps with book cover, formatting and editing. Plus, I’m there to help guide you with a system that works and teach you the Story First method. 🔥 VIP Tier: In the VIP, you get all of that and I revise your work up to 12 times. And, you get to join any paid workshops I’m doing for free! If you’re ready to STOP going in circles, choose which one works best for you. Check out the level up tiers here. 🔥 Marketing Your Book 📕: If you need help with marketing, we do that too! Book a time for us to chat and dive into what sort of marketing you're interested in. ‼️ I’m only helping a few more people at the moment since I want to be able to give everyone the attention that is needed. ‼️ Or, if you’re still unsure, book a time for us to talk about it and see what feels right for you. Book a time here! We can ALWAYS find excuses for NOT working on the book. 📖 But what if we changed that to reasons we ARE working on the book. 📕

What feels more defined than last week? • What still feels foggy? • What support would make it clearer? If you’re tired of walking in circles, direction exists

⁉️Did you miss the Publishing Expert session yesterday?❓ 🙏 Thank You for an Incredible Session with Lisa Umina -- Huge gratitude for sharing 24+ years of publishing wisdom with my community yesterday. ✨ If you missed the live session, access the replay here ✨ Wow—this was one of those conversations where every answer could’ve been a workshop on its own. A few BIG ideas that stood out: Mission > Messenger The most impactful books (and author platforms) aren’t about you—they’re about the message you’re amplifying and who it serves. Write a Series (Not Just a Book) Series = credibility, retention, and momentum. One book is a project. A series is a brand. Talk to a Publisher Sooner Than You Think Especially for children’s books—format, trim size, paper, illustrations, and costs matter before you create assets. Partnerships Beat Algorithms Awards, nonprofits, schools, media partnerships—these build lasting visibility beyond social media. Authors Are Entrepreneurs Books can lead to speaking, school programs, licensing, and paid curriculum—not just royalties. Social Media Strategy ≠ Multiple Accounts You don’t need separate platforms for every genre—clarity in your bio + content buckets can do the heavy lifting. Publishing Is Risk + Showing Up Opportunities only work if you show up for them (gym pass analogy was 🔥). Publishing Should Be FUN If it feels like misery, something in your model needs to shift. 🎥 If you missed the live call The replay is packed with tactical advice on: 📚 Children’s books & illustration workflow 📚 Marketing strategies that actually sell books 📚 How one autism-focused book became a global bestseller for 11+ years 📚 Monetization pathways beyond book sales 📚 School programs, speaking, licensing, and curriculum 👉 Go watch the replay. It’s worth it. 💬 Community Reflection For those who attended live:

It’s time to think of someone in this community or someone in your life that you want to celebrate today! 🎉 Let’s make today a day that we remember the wonderful people in our lives, our own amazing accomplishments, and people that we see who are making things happen! Share who you’d like to put the spotlight on and why in the comments! Let’s bring this celebration together! AND, it can be good to celebrate yourself as well! Talk about your accomplishments! If you feel that you need more motivation to write, check out the videos in Guest Experts and Writing Tips in the classroom. Or, reach out to me and we can see what steps need to be taken to help you light that fire once again. 🔥

Our event with @Ben Sherry and myself was phenomenal! I had such fun talking about my passion, WRITING! ✍️ We discussed storytelling when it comes to talking on a stage vs writing a book. Plus, we mentioned how beneficial it can be when you do both. Check out the replay to learn more about storytelling through speaking and writing!