@Brandee Melcher playing with new tools. I made this infographic for our book...

📚 DAY 5: Ask a Question (Reader ↔ Author Connection Day) Today is about curiosity, not credentials. Whether you’re published or not, your voice belongs on Goodreads. ✅ Today’s Task: Ask 1 Thoughtful Question Choose the path that fits you: ✍️ If You’re an Author (published or pre-published): Ask one reader-focused question in: - A Goodreads discussion group - A book page discussion - A reading or genre thread Examples: - “What makes you trust a new author?” - “What do you hope a book leaves you feeling when you finish it?” - “What’s one thing that makes you recommend a book to others?” 📖 If You’re a Reader (no book published yet): Ask one favorite author a thoughtful question by: - Commenting on their book page discussion - Replying to one of their updates - Asking in a group thread where the author participates Examples: - “What inspired you to write this book?” - “Was there a chapter that was hardest to write?” - “What do you hope readers take away from this story?” 🚫 No pitching.✅ Genuine curiosity only. 📸 Proof to Post: - Screenshot of your question - Share why you chose that author or question ⭐ Points: 10 ⭐ Bonus: +5 if you reply to someone who responds to you ✨ Readers build relationships. Authors build insight. Everyone builds visibility.

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I just finished an incredible article by @Sierra Melcher , and I had to share it with this group. If you’re writing non-fiction or building a brand around your expertise, this is a must-read. Sierra captures some lightning-in-a-bottle insights that completely flips the script on what "success" looks like for an author. Most authors obsess over royalty checks. Sierra argues that if you’re building a business, you’re optimizing for the wrong number, and she made some valid points which I absolutely love! The Key Takeaways: - The $4 Business Card: One author in her circle uses her book to bring in new consulting clients. - The #1 Badge vs. Sales: Ever wonder how experts command $25k speaking fees? It’s often because they maintain a #1 Bestseller tag in a niche category. - The $119 Growth Lever: I posted about this one yesterday. There is a specific strategy involving Goodreads giveaways that can land your book in the top 10 of AI-generated recommendations. - "Feedback" > "Reviews": A brilliant psychological hack on how to get more social proof without making it feel like "homework" for your readers. The bottom line is your book isn't just a product; it’s a door. It leads to coaching packages, speaking stages, and authority. Sierra’s article is a masterclass in shifting your mindset from "book seller" to "authority builder." Do yourself a favor and go read the full piece to see the specific case studies and the breakdown of that Goodreads strategy. It’s a game-changer for anyone in this community. Here is the link! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-your-best-business-card-4-book-red-thread-publishing-sbjve/

@Stephanie Mikulasek is writing a chapter in FEMME LED our upcoming anthology. I got to meet her So excited to bring her into our community & to highlight her incredible experience in the world and in business. Drop a Welcome GIF🫵 👇