Here's the truth about writing a book. The hard part isn't the idea and it isn't the talent. It's showing up again next week when nobody is asking you to. That's what Write On Track is for. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday at 11 am PST. You bring your goals, tell us what got in your way, and set one specific task you'll finish before we meet again. Then two weeks later you come back and report on it. Simple, and shockingly effective, because it's a lot easier to skip a promise you made to yourself than one you made out loud to a room full of people who are rooting for you. You'll also find your people here. Someone in the room has already moved past the same stage you're stuck in, and someone else is looking for a co-writing partner in your time zone. That's the part nobody expects, and everybody ends up loving. Whether you're on chapter one or on your final read-through, this is the session that keeps you moving. Bring your goals and come join us. 🦫 What are you working on this week? Let us know in the comments below!

AI is changing how books get written, edited, marketed, and sold, and the conversation around it is loud, confusing, and full of strong opinions. This audio podcast playlist cuts through the noise. In these episodes, I look at what AI can genuinely do for authors, where it falls short, and how to use it without handing over the voice and expertise that make your book worth reading in the first place. You'll hear practical talk about the tools, the ethics, the industry shifts, and the questions every thought leader should be asking before they let a machine anywhere near their manuscript. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already experimenting, there's something here for you. Pop in your earbuds, give a few episodes a listen, and then tell us where you land. I'm curious: are you using AI in your writing process, or keeping it at arm's length? 🦫 https://feeds.captivate.fm/publishing-for-professionals/ai-in-publishing/

I finished this group using the "From Idea to Outline" playbook as a guide in this course. Lynn taught us about the basics of writing a book and offered great ideas and knowledge. Some of the exercises were "designing your book blueprint", "defining your main topic and niche", and "deep dive into your chapter content", along with many other lessons. This course has been a big step in shaping my autobiography and helping me find my voice. I didn’t realize how many layers went into writing a book, but “From Idea to Outline” made the process feel manageable. Thank you, Lynn Smargis.

🏆 Wednesday Wins are LIVE, and we want to hear from you! Momentum is built one win at a time, and this community exists to celebrate every single one of yours. Share what you accomplished this week, cheer on a fellow author in the comments, and let’s gather strong midweek momentum together. 📖🦫

🌐 📖 We have a very special guest joining us in the community, and you’ll want to attend the live session! Laura from Tertulia, the author website platform built specifically for authors, is coming in live to walk us through everything we need to know about building an author website that works. We are talking author bios, first versus third person, and the essential elements every author website needs to successfully sell your books direct to readers. While this workshop will be posted on YouTube, community members get first dibs! You’ll also have the opportunity for Q&A after the presentation, so make sure to attend so you can have your questions answered. Save the date for August 4th at 11 am PST by clicking on the Calendar above and downloading your calendar reminder! And drop a 🙋 in the comments if you are in!