If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin with your non-fiction book idea, you’re not alone! Even the most seasoned writers have moments of doubt and uncertainty. To help you get started, I’m sharing a simple, step-by-step walkthrough that breaks the process into manageable pieces. Whether you’re just brainstorming or ready to outline, this tool is designed to boost your confidence and give you clarity. You'll find the guide in the Classroom - just click on the tab at the top of the page. Remember: You don’t have to have it all figured out right now. The most important step is simply to begin—one idea, one story, one page at a time. If you try out the walkthrough, I’d love to hear what comes up for you or where you get stuck. We’re all in this together! What’s your big book idea, and what’s one small step you’ll take this week? Share if you'd like to so we can encourage you on!

To make it easy for us to share and find books written by and publications featuring our members, I've created a new category called 'Book Links & Publications' for you to choose when you add your post. Here's the template to follow TITLE: [Your Name］ - Shared Book Links BODY TEXT: Add your genre. Then simply drop your book links et voila! Please update your posts whenever you have any book news or new releases. And, when we have read any of our members' books, please remember to leave a review on the site you purchased from - every review helps! And of course, feel free to leave a comment or copy the review into the comments for that member's book links to help others discover it, too.

Here's something non-fiction writers don't talk about enough: the fear that you're not "expert enough" to write your book. You've lived it. You've learned it. You've helped others through it. But somehow, when it's time to write the book, that voice shows up: "Who am I to write about this?" Today's discussion: What makes you 'qualified' to write YOUR non-fiction book? Not your credentials (though those count). Not your degrees or certifications. I'm talking about: ➤ The problem you've actually solved ➤ The transformation you've lived through ➤ The questions people keep asking you ➤ The gap you see that nobody else is filling ➤ The story only you can tell If you'd like to share in the comments, feel free, because we all learn from each other. What's the real reason you're the right person to write this book? Sometimes we need to hear ourselves say it out loud before we believe it.

How's your creative energy right now? How's the writing going? How are you doing? Autumn has definitely arrived here in France since the clocks changed last weekend. Sometimes we need a moment to pause and take stock—not to judge ourselves, but just to notice where we are. Maybe you've been on a roll this week. Maybe you haven't written a single word, and that's okay. Maybe you're feeling stuck, or inspired, or somewhere in between. Wherever you are, you belong here. So let's do a quick creative check-in: ✍️ What's one thing that's going well with your writing right now? (Even if it's small—like 'I showed up' or 'I had an idea.') ✍️ What's one thing you're struggling with? (No shame. We all hit walls.) ✍️ What's one thing you need this week to move forward? (Permission? Accountability? A pep talk? A break?) Drop your answers below. Let's support each other, celebrate the wins, and remind each other that progress isn't always linear—but it's always worth it. I'm here. Your community is here. And your story matters. How are you doing? Mine's in the comments👇

How often do you actually write? Do you force yourself to write every day, even when you're not ready? I haven't written a single word on my manuscript this week. I haven't been here or anywhere much, other than in the moment. I've been traveling, attending events, living life. But the story is alive in my mind. It's shifting. Clarifying. Getting ready to emerge. I'm trusting the fallow period. I just published a Substack post exploring the difference between trusting your rhythm and avoiding the work—and why "write every day" might be just another hustle mandate. I'd love to hear your experiences, too. Link: What If You Stopped Writing Every Day? So, my question for the community: Do you give yourself permission to have fallow periods? Or do you feel guilty when you're not actively writing? 👇