Amigas RISING Anthology – Author Info

LAUNCHES September 9, 2025

Amigas RISING: Lifting Others as We Climb

Amigas Rising is a celebration of women who lead not only with strength and vision but with an unwavering commitment to lifting each other up as we climb. True success is not measured by
how high we rise alone, but by how many others we can bring along with us. When we empower those around us, we create a ripple effect of transformation, where our individual victories become shared triumphs. This anthology showcases the power of women supporting women-leaders who break barriers, build communities, and open doors of opportunity for those who follow. Together, we rise higher.

Welcome to Esmeralda and Gabriela’s Amigas RISING Anthology!

Important Calendar Dates

APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025

APRIL/MAY

• NEW AUTHORS: be sure to request to join the private Facebook Group. This group is where you will be kept up to date on calls, marketing to-do’s, and day-of-launch updates.
• THURSDAY, MAY 15, NOON:  MEET AND GREET #1 – Watch for your calendar invite and info on the FB page)
• FRIDAY, MAY 23, OR WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER SIGNING YOUR CONTRACT:  Forward your professional headshot to JULIE by this date. 300dpi minimum, COLOR, 2″ x 3″ minimum size (do not crop). Your color photo will be used in your customized social media memes and your BW photo will be used in the book. Please only send a color photo; we will convert to BW here. The sooner you get us your photos, the sooner we can get you your social media meme for sharing. Reminder: Only use the social media memes provided, along with your personalized videos. Please DO NOT create nor use any other social media memes.

JUNE

• FRIDAY, JUNE 6, NOON: If you have not already connected with your Writing Coach, Jackie Duty, by this date, please reach out to schedule your initial Zoom call HERE 
• FRIDAY, JUNE 6, NOON: INITIAL DRAFT OF YOUR CHAPTER DUE TO JACKIE.
• WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, NOON: PRE-PROMOTION CALL (watch for your calendar invite and info on the FB page). Social media memes will land in your email inbox late afternoon/early evening IF you have sent us your professional headshot. 
• WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18: Start using your “SAVE THE DATE” social media meme AFTER the call.

JULY

• WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, NOON: LAST DATE FOR NEW AUTHORS TO JOIN THE BOOK; authors must be ready to turn in their FINAL chapter by Aug 1, 2025
• WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, NOON: MEET AND GREET #2  (watch for your calendar invite and info on the FB page)
• WEDNESDAY, JULY 23: SET UP YOUR LINKTREE ACCOUNT

• How to create and set up a LinkTree account 
  • New Users can set up a FREE account here: https://linktr.ee
  • You may also download the FREE APP onto your phone and set up your account that way.
  • Follow the prompts and add your contact info (email, website, preferred social media, special offers, etc.) NOTE OF CAUTION: You may want to include a business phone number, but we do not recommend you add your personal cell phone number.
  • Your bio does not go into LinkTree-only your contact info.
  • HANDY NOTE: You can rearrange the order of your contact info by clicking and dragging the tiny dots on the left of each contact bar.
  • Once you save your info, you will receive your very own LinkTree link.
  • Just to the left of your photo (or big circle with your initial / top right) is a “share” button
  • Click the SHARE button, and you get a drop-down box
  • The third option down says “My LinkTree Code”
  • Click that option and download the PNG of your QR code
  • Send the PNG file to JULIE

AUGUST

• FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, NOON: Last date to submit ALL Resource Listing  content 
• FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, NOON: The FINAL draft of your chapter AND BIO are due to your Writing Coach, Jackie, by this date (1500 to 2,000-word chapter (+/- 10%) AND your FINAL, Author-Approved 150-word bio, including your LinkTree link). THE DCP team will proofread your chapter for grammar, punctuation, and flow.
• FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 11:00 AM: PRE-LAUNCH CALL (watch for your calendar invite and info on the FB page). 
• SATURDAY, AUGUST 30: RADIO SILENCE BEGINS. NO POSTING, NO RESPONDING, NO COMMENTING, NO VIDEOS – NO SPEAKING ABOUT THE BOOK THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, INCLUDING TUESDAY 9/9, EARLY MORNING until @6AM YOUR TIME ZONE.

SEPTEMBER

• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: “TODAY’S THE DAY” social media memes will land in your email inbox late afternoon/early evening. PLEASE WAIT TO POST UNTIL AFTER 6 am (your time zone) on Launch Day.
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Have your e-news copy prepared and set up distribution for early Tuesday morning 9/9/25.
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: DAY OF LAUNCH CALL. (watch for your calendar invite and info on the FB page)
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: DAY OF LAUNCH: E-BOOK GOES LIVE!
  • Your commitment to participating in helping promote the book via social media and your e-news/contact list ensures the success of this launch.
  • Share your personalized “TODAY’S THE DAY” memes (provided) for visibility on social media; tagging, liking, loving, and all that social media interaction throughout the day.
  • REMINDER: Please DO NOT create your own graphic images until AFTER the Celebration Call on 09/12/2025.
• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: Amazon Ranking is announced throughout the day in FB group, then social media.
• WEDNESDAY EVE, SEPTEMBER 10: The covers are updated with the Amazon Best Seller Badge, loaded into the Facebook group, and the ebook is updated on Amazon. The paperback goes live within a few weeks after the launch.
• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:  All paperback book orders must be submitted to (E&G?). 
  • INFO EMAIL about how to order and the Author Pricing will be sent in advance of this date. 
  • Authors will place all future book orders (post-launch) through E&G. Be watching for additional info. 
  • ALL paperback book orders will be placed AFTER the book launch so we can add the Amazon Bestseller Ribbon to the cover. 
  • Expect shipment within 2-3 weeks of launch, depending upon the quantity ordered.

• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, NOON: CELEBRATION CALL (watch for your calendar invite and info on the FB page)

PLEASE REACH OUT TO JULIE IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS!

BE WATCHING THE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR ADDITIONAL MEET & GREET MEETINGS AND MARKETING/PROMO CALLS.