Today I spent another four hours commuting to and from my full-time job. I'm grateful for my career, but that commute reminded me why I'm so passionate about self-publishing. Companies change. Policies change. Life changes. The one thing I can control is building assets that I own. Every book I publish becomes something that has the potential to keep helping readers and generating income long after it's written. That's why I'm investing more of my time into publishing instead of relying on my career alone. I'm not trying to escape my job. I'm trying to create more options for my family's future. If you've been putting off writing your first book—or you've already published one but haven't fully committed to growing it—let this be your reminder that every book is another asset you're building for yourself. 👇What motivates you to publish? Is it extra income, sharing your knowledge, building your business, leaving a legacy, or something else? I'd love to hear your reason in the comments.

Hello and Happy Friday 🙌 We have had a ton of new members coming in here, so let's give them a warm welcome 💖 @Alice Rienzo Alexander - I have 5 adult boys and 4 grandchildren. I currently live in New York. (Referred by @Gale Bates ) @Kelly-Ann Bam - Hi my name is Kelly, I recently started my own business and just finished my own book. @Michelle Farris - I'm a therapist helping people create relationships that work! @Helen Lawrence - Professional Declutterer and Organiser helping people to free their space and time for the things that matter in life (Referred by @Janet Wilson ) @Michella Nielsen - 🎉 60 isn’t too late 💻 Learning digital marketing @Tatiana Di Maio - Obsessed with making videos with AI (Referred by @Nick Nebelsky ) @Lolly Writes - Children's book📚 author... @Emma Wratten - As a lawyer, I relax by sketching, capturing thoughts and emotions on paper. I’m eager to grow my skills in architecture, parametric design, and AI. @Kristina Brown - Dental Business Analyst, FL, WFHM. Looking to network and change my life for me. @Ikram Daf - “Creative and driven, focused on positivity and motivation. Here to connect, support, and grow with like-minded people!” @Wendy Lopez - Hi all! My name is Wendy! Im a mom, wife, nurse, and hustler. Looking forward to building and growing! @Tallahase Veronah - (Referred by @Larvida Noble ) @Sarah L Lane - (Referred by @Lesley Christine )

💰 Did You Know You Can Sell Your Author Copies on TikTok Shop? Yes… and it’s a BIG opportunity 👀 Last year, I personally generated about $14K in book sales just by selling my Amazon author copies through TikTok Shop. Here’s how it works in a simple, real-world way… First, you’ll need to set up your TikTok Shop account. I’ll be honest, this part can feel a little frustrating. The setup process hasn’t always been the smoothest, but once you’re approved, you’re good to go. If you haven’t done this yet, I’d start here. Next, you’ll want to order your author copies from Amazon. I usually recommend starting with around 50 copies so you have inventory ready to fulfill orders. Once your books arrive, you can list your product directly inside TikTok Shop and officially start selling. From there, the real work begins...and that’s content. You need to be consistently posting videos about your book. This doesn’t have to be complicated. You can do talking head videos, faceless clips, voiceovers while flipping through the pages—whatever feels easiest for you. What matters most is consistency. The more you show up, the more opportunities you give your book to get discovered. When it comes to shipping, I personally handled everything myself. I bought envelopes and labels, printed out customer information, and shipped each order manually. It’s not glamorous, but it works. There are third-party fulfillment options out there, but I wouldn’t recommend jumping into that until you’re seeing consistent sales, since it can become a bigger upfront investment. I got so busy with engaging the community I paused on TikTok Shop this year, but I’m planning to bring it back into my Q2 strategy because the opportunity is still there. Curious… does this inspire you to open a TikTok Shop and try it for your books?

This group is growing FAST 🔥 and if you're finally ready to put a book into the world 🌎 then drop 📖 "BOOK" in the COMMENTS! Let's welcome all the new people coming in here to get started on publishing a book and actually making some passive income 🤑 @Mk Duma - I'm a Health and fitness expert, using fitness as a vehicle for a driving change. Eat Better.Move More. Live Your Best (Referred by @Gemma Coles ) @M Darden-smith - “Embracing years of wisdom as my guide, I launch my A.I. journey. Blending timeless elegance and proving it’s never too late to start a new chapter.” @Randee Mathews - Eager to help anyone that crosses my path, my greatest passion in life is service to others. Without it life means nothing. (Referred by @Lara Sloan ) @Sandra St.Yves - Soul Alchemist helping others reclaim their inner authority and freedom free from the conditions and masks. @Fiona Morris - Empowering momentum for soulful creators aligned to the seasons & cycles of nature 🌙 Herbalist, holistic biz mentor + astro-tarot intuitive guide 🌿 (Referred by @Tiffany Noel Taylor ) @Barbara Walsh - Hello... I'm a proud mother of 2 sons and grandmother of 3 beautiful grandchildren!! I live in Newfoundland, Canada, and I'm so happy to meet you. @Kristin Gyurkovits - Mrs CBD, Chefs By Design dedicated to teaching humans about cooking consciously, brewing kombucha, & cannabis for a thriving microbiome! @Rebecca Zblewski - Helping midlife women manage diabetes with calm, steady rhythms through The R.A.D.I.A.N.C.E. Method™ — simple habits, clear understanding, real life. @Shellia Jackson - Hello I am new to Medical Courier me and my 3 kids is starting our very first business together excited🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

It’s time to put yourself out there. Share whatever you’re working on or proud of right now. This community is full of creators, authors, and entrepreneurs, and sometimes the best thing we can do is help each other get a little more visibility. 💡 IDEAS ON WHAT YOU COULD SHARE: • Yourself and what you do • Your Skool community • A book you're writing or recently published • A project you're building • A shoutout to another member • A video, post, or resource • Affiliate links (yes, those are allowed) The goal is simple: help our members get seen. Just one request so this stays valuable for everyone. 👉 1 RULE: If you share something, please also leave a thoughtful or helpful comment on someone else’s post. Support goes both ways, and when we all participate, the whole community benefits. Now let’s see what everyone is building 👇