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No KDP. No rankings. No algorithm. What’s your backup plan?

We're deep into Authors Empire Workshop prep which is happening here in Las Vegas Thursday and Friday! See you next week (unless you're coming to Las Vegas - in which case I'll see you Thursday!).

This question is not about books per se, but the communities we build with them. I want to create a community around one of my products, which is linked to my next book. I have no idea if anyone will be interested in joining the community. It would be free, but only for those who have purchased the product. It is not for book readers but for people who purchased the upsell associated with the book (about $200). It would not be open to the public and would be free for purchasers. I am looking for an easy and inexpensive way to test interest. Skool at the Hobby level seems like a good approach. Other options I'm considering are Circle and Mighty Networks. And maybe Discord. I want a place where people can ask questions, post answers, and support each other - just like here. But only private. @Julie Broad I'm curious why you chose Skool. Is it because it can be both public and upgraded to private communities? Did you consider Circle or others? Thanks!

Can I apply for copyright, then publish, then get the official document in the mail after that, or do I need to wait for the document before I publish? I know I don't have to apply for anything, I can just claim copyright myself, but I want it official and don't want to mess the process up.