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Take five minutes to read through this post. It answers the most common questions about membership, access, events, and community guidelines. Knowing this information will help you get the most out of Self Publishing for Leaders from day one. 🙋 Who is this community for? Self Publishing for Leaders is exclusively for authors and aspiring authors who are writing or have written a thought leadership business book. This is not a community for service providers, vendors, or anyone looking to sell their services to our members. This is a space built entirely for authors, by authors. 💰 How much does membership cost? The first 100 members join completely free — no monthly fee, no catch, full access. Members who join during this founding period will remain free forever, even after we reach 100 members. Once membership reaches 100+, new members joining thereafter will pay a monthly fee. Your free membership is yours to keep as long as you remain an active member. 🚪 What happens if I leave and want to come back? You are welcome to leave the community at any time. However, if free membership is no longer available when you return, you will not be able to rejoin for free. Your free membership is not guaranteed upon re-entry. We strongly encourage you to stay active and protect your founding member status. 🎁 What is included in my membership? As a member, you have access to our monthly group coaching workshop and our monthly author chat — The Author's Brew — both completely free and exclusive to members. These events are not open to the public and are among the many benefits of being part of this community. 📚 How do I access the courses? Courses inside Self Publishing for Leaders are unlocked progressively as you level up inside the community. Each level you achieve gives you access to additional course content. The more you engage, the more you unlock. Keep showing up and keep leveling up. ⬆️ How do I level up inside the community? You earn points by receiving likes on your posts and comments. The more valuable and engaging your contributions are, the more likes you receive — and the faster you level up. Comment regularly on fellow members' posts, share your wins, ask great questions, and contribute generously. Engagement is a two-way street — the more you give, the more you receive.

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