Most authors don’t lose readers in Chapter 3. If they even managed to sell someone on buying their book, they often lose them before Chapter 1 even starts. I just recorded a breakdown of something almost no one talks about when it comes to writing a nonfiction book: the front matter of the book! The title page, copyright page, dedication, table of contents, introduction… all the stuff people either copy from other books or throw in because they think they’re supposed to. Think about each page strategically. Those pages are doing more work than anything else in your book. They’re where a reader decides: - “I’m in”or - “This feels like every other book I’ve seen” If someone opened your book and only read the first 10 pages… would they be hooked or gone? Watch the video and then come back here and tell me one thing you’re changing 👇

What a day!! Thank you to everyone who came and played full out today. We had such a great day. If you missed it, I have posted the replays for you. From the comments I think the Author Panel is a MUST WATCH ... but you tell me!! Tomorrow is the final day and let me tell you what is in store for you ... 1. Uncover your publishing path and how you'll get your book from draft to doorstep 2. Meet the editors and learn what goes into this vital process in your author journey 3. The TWO GRAND PRIZES will be drawn 4. Have the opportunity to work with us on our next course &/or join us in Las Vegas LIVE in March for our brand new live workshop 5. Learn from two authors who are going to take the hot seat and have their branding and book positioning refined on the spot. See you tomorrow!! Oh and if you're watching replays POST a comment below about your favorite takeaway ... we're choosing winners from the comments!! :)

@Julie Broad Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was on YouTube and saw the short you just posted about AI books. I was searching for an opening for my Presence chapter, and your video sparked a flow of ideas. I don't know if this is appropriate, but here's my intro inspired by your short: Lately, there’s been growing anxiety about AI taking over our lives. A fear that machines will soon be making decisions for us and controlling everything we think and do. But here’s the truth, a machine is already doing that, and has been every day of our lives. No, I’m not talking about the computer from the Matrix movies, I’m talking about something that we’re born with. According to cognitive researchers, up to 95% of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are driven by the subconscious mind—an invisible operating system formed from habits, memories, and identity. (centered and bolded) It may not seem like it, but most of the time we’re not consciously choosing what we think, feel, say, or do. We’re running on autopilot and don’t even realize it. While we think we’re in control of our lives, we’re really just reacting to and repeating old patterns. That’s why presence isn’t just important, it’s essential if we want to change, grow, and achieve the goals we set for ourselves. Presence puts us back in the driver’s seat.

Day after summit, kinda feels like the day after I finished grad school - what to i do now, and it's too early to break out the bourbon. I guess my plan will be to get out a new pad of paper and start writing up a plan to put everything learned and open the ALK and see how to apply it and begin world conquest.

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