I’ve been online since 2014.

But around 2016 is when I really got introduced to books, writing, and publishing in a deeper way.

The first way I got into publishing was through an opportunity to share my story in someone else’s book.

Not my whole life story.

Just one story inside a book collaboration.

So if you’ve ever heard of a book anthology or a collaborative book project, that’s how I first became an author.

I paid to be part of that opportunity. I got my feet wet in that world. And once I experienced it, I knew I wanted to write my own books too.

That was the beginning.

How My Publishing Journey Started

After those first anthology projects, I moved into writing and publishing my own books.

Then I found my forever mentor on Facebook, and that opened up the business side of publishing for me.

That’s when I learned how to publish books not just for myself, but for other people too.

That led me to start my publishing company:

BWE Publishing and Consulting

Before that, it was called Boss Women Elite, because at first I only wanted to publish books for women.

But then more men started coming to me too.

I worked with pastors, leaders, and other clients, so I realized I needed a broader name.

That’s when I kept the initials BWE and turned it into Boss Women Elite Publishing and Consulting because I was doing both:

Publishing
Consulting

That business was born in 2018.

I still have that Facebook page up, and I may still have the website up too. I still work with a few clients here and there when I truly want to. But I stopped actively promoting that service side because I wanted to shift my energy.

I wanted to come onto YouTube.

I wanted to use my platform to teach, share my thoughts around publishing, sell digital products, and keep writing my own books.

So while my messaging may have shifted a little over time, the heart of what I’ve done has stayed the same.

Why I’ve Always Loved Books

My love for books didn’t start with business.

It started when I was young.

I’ve always loved reading books.
I’ve always loved owning books.
I’ve always loved book series.

My mom bought me books growing up, and I’ve always been fascinated by them.

So to now be on the business side of books, learning publishing, understanding the industry, and creating my own books — it’s been amazing.

It still feels special to me.

Why I’m So Focused on Shorter Books Now

These days, my fascination is with shorter books.

I’m talking about books that are 50 pages or less and solve one problem.

That’s where my mind is right now.

That shift got even stronger after I read a book by Michelle Kulp called 28 Books to 100K.

When I read that book, something clicked for me.

It solidified something I already felt deep down:

You really can make a living publishing books.

Sometimes you know you can do something, but you haven’t seen it clearly enough yet.

You haven’t fully believed it.

That book helped me believe it on another level.

Michelle talked about writing books that were 100 pages or less and gave a whole breakdown around writing one book a month.

I loved that concept.

But I’m a branding type of person.

I like to take ideas, test them for myself, and make them mine.

So I asked myself:

What if I took that concept even further?

That’s where my Mini-Her Books concept came from.

Instead of 100 pages or less, I wanted to go to 50 pages or less.

That became my sweet spot.

What a Mini-Her Book Is

A Mini-Her Book is my way of creating shorter, focused books that solve one problem and fit into a bigger ecosystem.

I first tested the concept on myself.

I created a three-book series and asked:

Can I break this topic into three stages and let each stage become its own book?

The answer was yes.

And once I saw that work, I knew I was onto something.

Some people online say mini books.
One writing friend says “minimalist books.”
I decided to call mine Mini-Her Books.

Why?

Because it felt like me.

It doesn’t have to make sense to everybody else as long as it makes sense to me.

And I’ve been riding with that ever since.

I even created my own custom GPT to help structure these books in my format.

So now I have my own formula, my own rhythm, and my own system for how I approach them.

How I Think About Books Now

Anytime I approach a book idea, I’m thinking long-term.

I’m thinking in series.

I’m thinking in ecosystems.

I’m thinking in digital real estate.

To me, a book is not just a creative project.

It’s an asset.

It’s something that can keep working for me long after I publish it.

That’s why I use SEO-friendly words.
That’s why I focus on evergreen topics.
That’s why I want each book to lead naturally into something else.

I want every book to become part of a library.

Part of a body of work.

Part of my ecosystem.

Because when a reader goes to your Amazon page and reads one book, there should be a path for what comes next.

If they read a book on email marketing for authors, naturally they may want more help around publishing, content, or audience growth.

So my thought process is always:

How can I serve more?

And yes, serving more can also make me more money.

That’s how I think.

My 4-Step Process for Creating a Short Book

Here’s how I approach my books.

Step 1: Start With One Clear Topic

I always begin with one clear topic.

That means:

One question
One problem
One transformation

Examples in my world might be:

publishing costs
quiet digital income
simple systems
soft life business mindset

I do not brainstorm forever.

I usually choose from:

questions people ask me
YouTube content I’ve already created
my own current journey
Amazon search behavior around topics in my niche

I’m not looking to copy what someone else already wrote.

I’m asking:

What is my angle?
What is my take?
How can I solve this in my own voice?

Step 2: I Speak First, Then I Write

This is a big one for me.

I speak what I want to write.

Then I write from that.

Sometimes I already have a YouTube video or a Loom video on the topic.

Sometimes I’ll just open Loom and talk through the idea.

Then I let it transcribe.

That transcript becomes my starting point.

Yes, I use AI.

I’m not hiding that.

But I do not use AI the way some people do.

I do not have it invent my books from thin air.

I use my voice first.

My transcripts.
My thoughts.
My lessons.
My stories.

Then I let AI help me organize that into book form.

That’s working smarter for me.

Step 3: I Keep the Structure Simple

My books are no more than 50 pages.

That means I keep the structure clean and digestible.

Usually that looks like:

Introduction
5 to 7 core sections or chapters
Closing

Then I also think about the experience inside the book.

In the front, I may include:

a lead magnet
a freebie
a next step

Inside the book, I may include:

a QR code
a mention of my YouTube
another helpful resource

At the back, besides my bio, I usually give the reader a next step that fits the topic of the book.

Because if the reader wants more and you don’t offer it, they’ll go find someone else.

That’s just the truth.

Step 4: I Write in Rhythm, Not Pressure

I have designated writing days on my Trello board.

Right now I’m increasing my book writing time because my publishing goals are bigger in 2026.

Most of the time, if it’s my writing day, I can get a book drafted in one sitting.

Then I send it to my formatter.

I do not format my own books.

I have people on Fiverr who know my brand, know my style, and handle that part for me.

If I don’t finish in one day, that’s okay.

I come back to it on the next writing day.

I do have big goals, but I’m not trying to stress myself out reaching them.

I want to move with grace.

12 Types of Short Books You Can Write

One of the biggest things that helps me build series is knowing the types of books I can create around one topic.

Here are the 12 types I mentioned:

List book
Tip book
Mistakes book
Letter book
Question book
Habits book
Advice-from-the-pros book
Number-of-days book
Secrets book
Top-something book
Step-by-step book
Series book built from one of the formats above

Here are a few examples:

List Book: 50 content prompts for service providers
Mistakes Book: 7 mistakes new authors make
Letter Book: Dear Sister Hiding Her Gift
Questions Book: 20 questions to clarify your book idea
Habits Book: 10 morning habits for moms who lead
Advice-from-the-Pros Book: A collaborative publishing playbook
Number-of-Days Book: 7 days to write your first short book
Secrets Book: 10 secrets to selling Mini-Her Books
Top Book: Top 10 tools to run your soft life business
Step-by-Step Book: 10 steps to writing a book that sells

These frameworks help me move faster.

They help me think in series.

And they help me build books that make sense together.

Why Series Matter So Much to Me

I love a series more than a standalone book.

Not because standalone books are bad.

But because I think in ecosystems.

If one reader enjoys one short book, I want there to be a natural next read.

That creates a better experience for them and a stronger body of work for me.

And on Amazon, a collection of books with similar covers and connected topics is more attractive.

It looks stronger.
It feels more intentional.
It builds trust.

That matters.

Final Thoughts

This is how I think about publishing now.

Not as one random book at a time.

But as a bigger ecosystem.

A library.
A brand.
A body of work.
Digital real estate.

That’s why I love shorter books.

That’s why I love series.

And that’s why I’m building in this way.

If you’ve been trying to force all your knowledge into one big book, maybe this is your reminder that you don’t have to.

You may be able to break it down into shorter books that are easier to write, easier to publish, and easier for your readers to actually finish.