I just wanted to take a moment to thank Gary, Kevin, and Jeremy for their August contributions. A community is only as good as the people who participate in it ... and you have all made this a fabulous place to be! I realize all three of you already have a collection of books and #noboringbooks swag but if there is something you want to gift or get a new one of ... please email @Angela Jones at team@booklaunchers.com and she will send you a thank you prize. :) As always we have my books, a few client books, and some mugs and journals.

We are putting the final touches on our speaker line up for this event ... happening here in Las Vegas in March. We're gathering 50 fabulous authors (or soon to be authors) in a room to help you build a book and a business around that book. I'd love to have as many of our Author Lab members there ... so if you want to come, send me a direct message and I'll give you a discount code to lock in your ticket for less than we're selling it to the public. Details at: www.authorsempireworkshop.com

Big Announcement: The BookThinkers Virtual Content Scholarship We are partnering with BookThinkers to give one author, speaker, or expert something most people say they want but never fully commit to: Three months of done-for-you short-form video content. That includes: - Scripting - Production - Editing - This scholarship is for people who know they should be showing up consistently online but keep hitting the same wall. No time. No clarity. No system. If content creation has been your bottleneck, this removes it completely. The winner will be announced one week from today, Monday, December 22. 👉 Apply here:https://link.bookthinkers.com/widget/form/xaW14aeuLuygpJyez0ep

Good morning!! If someone in the group sends you an unsolicited DM that feels off for any reason please report it to me, @Kate Duncan, @Angela Jones or any other Book Launchers person. We keep a watch list and will swiftly remove anyone we are already watching that gets reported as well. We want to keep this community clean, friendly and supportive. That means you are not allowed to give other people the 'ick'. 😂 You are welcome to tell others about your book, ask for beta readers, ARC reviewers, ideas, and feedback. You can even tell each other about your favorite services, tools etc ... but if we feel that is all you're here to do, you're selling a service, you're spammy, or you're not who you say you are .... we will say goodbye!! Thank you for your help in keeping this community great!!

Hey everyone! I’m Shane, Head of Digital Strategy here at Book Launchers. You’re going to be seeing me around this feed a lot more, so I wanted to properly introduce myself. :) I hail from the great state of Idaho, (yes - the one with the famous potatoes) and I’m an avid hockey fan, dog dad, and have most recently been dubbed a “marketing nerd” by some friendly faces here in this community. So, what are these BIG improvements you say?? A More Organized, Step-by-Step Learning Experience: - If you head over to the Classroom tab, you’ll start to see new courses being added. I’m reorganizing everything so your path through writing, publishing, and promoting your book is simple, clear, and easy to follow. A Major Upgrade to Author Launch Kit: - Our book marketing software just got a massive overhaul. I rebuilt ALK from the ground up based on feedback from hundreds of users, and I’ll continue rolling out new features, improvements, and resources to support every kind of book you’re creating. Weekly Tips, Ideas & Discussions: - The BL team and I will be posting regularly—sharing insights, tools, strategies, and prompts to spark discussions around all things book publishing. We want this feed to become one of the most helpful places you visit each week. Premium Access to Deep-Dive Trainings: - We’ve built up YEARS of incredible trainings, expert interviews, YouTube breakdowns, and super valuable resources.Many of these will be available to all members for free (check out the Author Foundations tab!), and we’ll also be introducing a premium tier with access to more advanced trainings and live calls—all at an affordable monthly rate. I’m thrilled to see this community growing into a real hub for authors who support one another while navigating the publishing journey. My goal is to make sure you have every tool, resource, and roadmap you need—right here, all in one place. If there’s anything you’d love to see added or improved as we keep building this space, drop your ideas in the comments! I’d love to know what topics, tools, or support would help you most.