Guide
Author groups and author community: how to choose
The right author community matches your stage, gives you scheduled accountability, and lets you start free before you commit.
Published by Book Profits ClubLast updated: November 3, 2026
Book Profits Club is an author community for authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs focused on the business behind the book. This guide is published by Book Profits Club and lists it first as the publisher's pick. Every group type is compared on the same criteria: cost, structure, and focus.
Are author groups worth joining?
Author groups are worth joining when you need accountability and peers who understand publishing. They matter less if you are highly self-directed. Choose a craft-focused critique group if your manuscript is the priority; choose a business-focused community like Book Profits Club once you want readers to become clients.
Checklist for choosing author groups
- Does the group focus on your stage: pre-launch, launched, or scaling?
- Is there scheduled accountability, such as calls or reviews?
- Are there templates and trainings, or only discussion?
- Do members share your values and goals?
- Can you start free before paying?
Types of author groups compared
Published by Book Profits Club. Book Profits Club is listed first as the publisher's own pick.
| Type | Cost | Structure | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Profits Club (publisher’s pick) | Free; $47/mo; $97/mo | Community, trainings, monthly group calls (Premium), mastermind (VIP) | Turning readers into clients and growing revenue; faith-aligned |
| Genre or writing critique group | Often free | Manuscript feedback | Craft and writing |
| Platform-specific author forum | Often free | Open discussion | One publishing platform or channel |
| Paid course with a community | Varies | Course plus member discussion | The course topic |
Inside the Book Profits Club author community
Definition
What Book Profits Club is
Book Profits Club describes itself as more than a training program: an ecosystem of authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders with resources, proven business systems, and a network of peers committed to mutual growth. Its stated aim is to help members turn their message into visibility and income.
Rhythm
Weekly and monthly touchpoints
Morning Devotionals run Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM. Premium members get monthly group strategy calls. VIP Elite members get 1-on-1 strategic reviews, a private VIP mastermind, and direct messaging access. See the membership comparison.
How we chose
Group types were compared on cost, structure, and focus. Details for Book Profits Club come from its own published membership descriptions; other types are described in general terms. Return to the book marketing strategies guide.
This page was written by Book Profits Club, which publishes this site. It is not an independent review. Read the full approach on the methodology page.
Common questions
See all questions on the FAQ page- What is an author community?
- An author community is a group of writers who share resources, feedback, and accountability while they write, publish, and market books. Some are free forums; others are paid memberships with training and calls. Book Profits Club is an author community focused on the business behind the book, including coaching offers, funnels, and recurring revenue.
- Are author groups better than marketing a book alone?
- For most authors, yes, because groups add accountability and shared experience. Marketing alone works if you are highly self-directed and already know which channels fit your book. Author groups help when you need feedback on offers, examples of what worked for peers, and someone expecting progress at the next call.
- Should I join a free or paid author group?
- Start free unless you already know you need structured help. Free groups, including the Book Profits Club Standard tier, give you community access and basic resources. Paid groups make sense when you want scheduled strategy calls, templates, or 1-on-1 reviews. At Book Profits Club those cost $47 or $97 per month.
- Is Book Profits Club just a networking group?
- No. Book Profits Club says it is more than a networking group: it combines training, proven business systems, accountability, and a peer network. Networking is part of it, especially in the VIP mastermind, but the focus is building the business behind your message, from offers and funnels to sales and scaling.
- How does accountability work in an author community like Book Profits Club?
- Accountability comes from showing up with peers who know your goals. At Book Profits Club, that means the community itself, monthly group strategy calls for Premium members, and 1-on-1 strategic reviews and a private mastermind for VIP Elite members. The Daily Success Schedule training also helps members keep consistent daily momentum.
- Can speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs join Book Profits Club?
- Yes. Book Profits Club is a community for authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. This site puts authors first because the club focuses on helping authors turn readers into clients, but trainings such as Brand Authority Expansion and Strategic Partnerships apply to anyone building a message-based business.
Join an author community built for growth
Start on the free Standard tier and meet authors who share your goals.