Self-Publishing with Dale, a Booklauncher's partner - Dale published a video this week on his take on KDP's eBook DRM. Find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG9euIjJUwU

All, I am seeing a lot more em-dashes being used not just in books, but in everyday postings, including news-articles. I have been associating that with AI type output, but I know em-dashes have been used for a long time. Personally, I prefer hyphens, always have. But this brings me to my question - when is it appropriate, or by Chicago Manual of Style, to use em-dash or a hyphen? Thanks much.

Current: Manuscript is done (including ideal audience member reviews, and edits) Goals: 1) Book Launch Q1 2026 2) 10,000+ readers, superfans and engaged leads by the end of the year (whom I'll continue to serve with paid courses, coaching programs, communities, etc) Also: I have an existing profitable Skool community for a totally different audience and will be creating one for this audience as well, along with book funnels (ala Russell Brunson) where the PDF-formatted book is a free lead magnet and the physical book is a break-even paid offer to bring people into my world... Note: My niche is alcoholics and addicts in recovery who are sober but stuck and looking to breakthrough to achieve the purpose-driven, self- actualized lives they really want (Yes, based on my own hard-lived experience)! Where I need help: The easiest, fastest way to go from Manuscript to physical book, ebook and audio book Who wants to offer advice (who's already done it)? Thanks in advance for your help 😊 @Julie Broad

Dear friends, If you have a minute, I would love your feedback on this back cover blurb for my upcoming personal growth book. Thank you so much in advance. REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE. CLARIFY YOUR VISION. LIVE WITH PURPOSE. Stuck in Yesterday is for anyone who feels trapped by past mistakes, trauma, or a life that no longer fits. Drawing from yoga philosophy, Indigenous wellness practices, modern coaching, and the author’s doctoral research, this book offers practical tools to realign with your inner compass and move from personal clarity to meaningful belonging. At the heart of the book is the Higher Purpose Codex—a six-part process to: • name your higher purpose • clarify core values • plant your vision seed • define principles of success • engage in visionary practices • translate insight into action. Together, these codes form a living personal manifesto that evolves as you do. More than a self-help book, Stuck in Yesterday takes a spiritual and embodied approach, guiding readers through visionary exercises that support real transformation—helping you trust your inner guidance and live your purpose with integrity.

Maybe not the most exciting topic ... but definitely good if you aren't familiar with LCCN or CIP blocks. :)