Let's all party together 🚀 this community came together and helped us cross the 800 member mark for my birthday all of you friends are amazing. Thank you so much for being here. I might be away for a bit today because I am off to hit my self care appointments for the day .

I put this up on YT over the weekend after having a conversation with @Tania Fox because we need to think about the goal of your book before you start writing ✍️ it.

I got this question in from @Lisa Z and it inspired me to write this out... ✍️ When people ask me about self-publishing vs hiring a publisher vs traditional publishing, I always say there’s no single “right” path — but there are very real trade-offs people need to understand before committing. Self-publishing, in my opinion, has the biggest long-term upside if you plan to write more than one book. Once you learn the process, you’re not starting from scratch every time. You understand how book topics work, how listings work, how covers impact clicks, and how Amazon behaves. That knowledge compounds. It really is the teach a person to fish situation — the upfront learning curve can feel heavy, but after that, you can rinse and repeat. You can self-publish for free if you DIY everything, but let’s be honest: free usually means you’re paying with your time. You see your royalties in real time, you can update your book whenever you want, test new covers, change pricing, run ads, or hand things off to freelancers without asking permission.That control becomes incredibly valuable once you realize a book isn’t just a book — it’s an asset 👉 THINKING TO HIRE A PUBLISHER? Hiring a publisher or a done-for-you service can make sense in very specific situations. If your manuscript is already written and you truly don’t want to learn the backend, paying someone to get it online might feel like a relief.....But this is where people need to slow down and ask better questions. Most packages start around $3k and go up, and in many cases: - Marketing and advertising are not included - You often get direct access to your publishing accounts - Royalties are reported to you instead of being visible inside Amazon - Future updates, cover changes, or revisions may cost extra The biggest issue for me is control. If a publisher uploads your book into their systems and later you want to optimize your listing, run ads, or update the cover, you’re stuck going through them — and some will say no outright. Others will charge you again. That’s where self-publishing really shines: you can DIY or delegate without giving up ownership.

You’re here because you want to learn how to publish a book — and that already puts you ahead of most people who think about it but never start. I’m seriously excited to help you build momentum and get your ideas moving. 👉 First stop: Head into the CLASSROOM and kick things off with my mini course: Future Author Energy. It’s designed to shift you from learning mode into creation mode by helping you brainstorm, get clear, and generate your first big book idea. 📌 What to do today: 1. Open the Classroom 2. Find Future Author Energy 3. Watch the videos + take notes I’ll personally hype you up, give feedback, or help you sharpen the concept — this is the fun part. Let’s turn that idea into something real. Your book might be closer than you think. 🚀📚 Comment below when you’ve finished — and share the book idea you’re now energizing around! 👇