Author groups and author community
The right author community is the one that matches your current goal: a craft group to finish your book, or a business-focused community like Book Profits Club to market it and turn readers into clients.
Last updated: November 2026Published by Book Profits Club
This comparison is published by Book Profits Club, which lists itself first as its own pick. Every option is described with the same kinds of facts: focus, cost, and format. It is not an independent review.
Join an author group that matches your stage: craft groups help you finish the book, while business-focused communities help you market it. Book Profits Club is an author community for authors who want to turn readers into clients, with a free tier so you can try it before paying.
An author group is any gathering of writers who share feedback or support. An author community usually adds structure: training, events, accountability, and a shared goal. Both can be online or in person, free or paid.
Book Profits Club, the publisher of this page, is an online author community for authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs, offering tools, training, accountability, and a peer network.
| Tier | Price | What it includes | Is for you if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free | Access to community, basic resources and guides, general support forum | You are just starting your author journey and want a publishing blueprint and community support |
| Premium | $47 a month | Everything in Standard, monthly group strategy calls, advanced templates, priority email support | You already have a book, want to scale, and need advanced marketing and funnels |
| VIP Elite | $97 a month | Everything in Premium, 1-on-1 strategic reviews, private VIP mastermind, direct messaging access | You want direct mentorship and are aiming for high-ticket coaching revenue |
Finishing a manuscript, launching, or building income each points to a different group.
You learn most from peers slightly ahead of you.
Live calls, training, and check-ins matter more than member counts.
Know exactly what each level includes before you pay.
Use a free tier for a few weeks and judge it by what you actually did.
We ranked author group types by one criterion: how directly each helps an author build income from a book. Each entry is described with the same facts: focus, typical cost, and format. Category costs are general descriptions, not quotes, so check any specific group's current pricing.
This page was written by Book Profits Club, which publishes this site and lists itself first. No group paid to be included, and no independent audit was performed. Read more about our methodology or return to the book marketing for indie authors guide.
Short answers below. Every question links to the full book marketing FAQ.
An author community is a group of writers who share knowledge, feedback, and accountability, online or in person. Some focus on craft, some on publishing, and some on marketing and business. Book Profits Club is an online author community focused on turning a message into visibility and income through tools, training, accountability, and a peer network.
Author groups are worth joining when they match your current goal. A craft group helps you finish a manuscript, while a business-focused group helps with launching, marketing, and building offers. The value comes from participation: asking questions, sharing progress, and being held accountable. Try a free tier first so you can judge the group before paying.
Look for members at a similar or slightly more advanced stage, a focus that matches your goal, regular live calls or check-ins, practical training rather than general motivation, and a culture you feel comfortable in. Also compare pricing and what each tier includes. Book Profits Club publishes its three tiers and what each includes on its website.
Free author groups usually offer a forum and shared resources, while paid groups add structured training, live calls, templates, and more direct support. At Book Profits Club, the free Standard tier includes community access, basic resources, and a support forum, while Premium at $47 a month adds monthly group strategy calls, advanced templates, and priority email support.
A community can help by giving you feedback on your marketing, accountability to follow through, and connections for newsletter swaps, podcast guesting, and partnerships. It cannot guarantee sales. The biggest gains usually come from acting consistently on what you learn, alongside peers who have already solved the problem you are facing.
Yes. Book Profits Club describes its approach as faith-aligned and focused on impact as well as profit. It hosts Morning Devotionals Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM and includes training on aligning faith and business. Authors who prefer a secular group may find a better fit in a general writing or publishing community.
Start on Book Profits Club's free Standard tier, then upgrade to Premium or VIP Elite if you want strategy calls, templates, or 1-on-1 support.
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