Hi, and thank you for letting me join you all. I have been thinking for a long time about writing a book but to be honest I haven’t actually read a full book cover to cover since primary school. There are reason for that. I decided last week it’s time and no time like the present. But every time I put time into using ChatGPT it’s crashing or has limitations and likes to make things up - it calls it drifting. I have set hard rules that can never change put time into learning how to use it but it’s not going to be my main vessel now. Going to look at Dibbly but I hear it’s not great for non-fiction as it likes to drift also. So thinking Scriviner alongside ChatGPT. Has anyone else used this combo? Thanks

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Hi everyone, Delighted to be here. I’m Dr Andy Egwim, founder of Moneywise Doctor. I recently authored and self-published my first book, The Moneywise Doctor, a non-fiction personal finance book initially written for UK doctors and healthcare professionals, which went on to become an Amazon bestseller shortly after launch. A big part of our launch was driven by pre-orders and community support, and along the way I found Julie’s content on YouTube incredibly helpful. Her videos clarified a lot of the self-publishing process for me, so I was really pleased to discover this community on Skool. I’m here to learn, share ideas, and collaborate with other non-fiction authors navigating the self-publishing journey. Looking forward to connecting and contributing where I can. Andy

Hi everyone! I'm Laura Nespoli, founder of a strategic storytelling consultancy with the purpose of helping brands, individuals and leaders articulate their stories for business and personal growth. I'm self-publishing my first book, Threads of Me and You in May 2026. It is a memoir/manual that combines my personal transformation story with practical exercises that help readers unravel limiting patterns and weave growth into their existing lives without burning everything down. I'm new to this community and I want to get the most out of it, but know that I will struggle without some structure. On top of publishing my book, I'm also in the process of creating an app that combines my go-to-market storytelling expertise with personal transformation work. (Most ambitious leaders don't realize self-doubt and lack of confidence in owning their brand story is one of the biggest barriers to marketing success in their business.) And on top of the app, I also have a 9-5 job leading strategy at marketing consulting firm. I'm curious to hear if anyone has any guidance on how to make the most of this community for time-limited people. I haven't been good about leveraging communities I've been a part of in the past because I'm so limited on time and have an ever-growing to-do list. Time blocking? A regular schedule? What works for those of you who are juggling many roles? (Assuming that is most!) Happy to be here! Thank you.

Hey everyone I just want to introduce myself, oh and wish you all a Happy Holiday 🥰 love n light for 2026 💫 My vision is to publish my first children’s book that I started a few weeks ago from a little thought and image 🤩