Author Margins
By Success in the Chaotic Publishing World
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Helping authors find time, money, and breathing space.
Using her 17 years of experience as an award-winning science fiction & fantasy author of 25+ books, editor/coach/marketing strategist, and publishing house CEO, Janeen is here to help you claim your margins.
Includes:
-World building guidance
-Writing tips and tricks
-Marketing strategies
-Author life encouragement & mindset
So if you’re an author who is ready to reach sustainable success on your terms - and have margin to sleep, eat, pay your bills, see your family, and actually have a life - you're in the right place.
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You don't have to get it right
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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3 Absurdly Normal Tips to Level Up
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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So...Why This Book?
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Key Tips for Fresh, Timeless World Building from the Hunger Games and Star Wars
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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End of an Era - Final Episode of the Author Culture Podcast & What's Coming Next
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Wrapping Up 2025: Stories, Surprises & Encouragement for You
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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The Air We Forget: Gratitude, Creativity, and the Author Life
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Clarify Your Story Concept with Help from Jurassic World: Rebirth
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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When Writing Turns Into a Chore (and How to Get the Fun Back)
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Part 2 - Three More Impossible Reasons The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Works
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Part 1 - Two Impossible Reasons The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Works
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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How to Actually Start Your Book: 5 Approaches for Every Author Type
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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The Weird Science of Cozy Reads - Less Cute Cafes & More Battle Mages
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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I Released a Book When Life Went Nuts… Here’s How I Survived (and Wrote Another Book)
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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K-Pop Demon Hunters, Open-Ended World Building, and the Art of Genre Mashups
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Small Steps, Big Wins: Simplifying Writing & Marketing with E.J. Kitchens
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Own Your Why & Unlock Your Book Marketing Superpower
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Failure Isn't Doom, It's Data
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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In Defense of Info Dumps: Worldbuilding Done Right
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Four Fantastic Secrets to Cozy Storytelling in Scifi & Fantasy Books (from the Fantastic Four)
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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It's Time to Finish Your Book
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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The Hard, Joyful Truth About Book Sales
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Wizards, Starships & Magic Levels: 5 World Building Decisions That Connect With Readers
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Fun Can be Profound (and Just Fun) - What the Superman Movie Nails About Storytelling
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Surviving the Chaos - 5 Essentials for Conference Sanity
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Low-Risk, Rule-Breaking Marketing with Special Guest J.J. Johnson
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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New Release, Realm Makers Expo, and Book Haul
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Their Success Isn’t Your Failure
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Is the Book Really Better Than the Movie?
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Amplify Your Writing with Action, Humor, & Mental Health
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Standalone or Series: Which is Better for You?
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May 28, 2025 |
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Secrets to Writing Sci-fi Fairytale Retellings with J.M. Hackman
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May 21, 2025 |
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Can Scifi & Fantasy Be Too Serious?
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May 15, 2025 |
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Which Book Cover Sold Best?
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May 07, 2025 |
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Jumpstart a Successful Editing Business (or Side Hustle)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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3 Steps to Stand Out in Anthologies & Multi-Author Series
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Write Heart-Stomping, Brain-Bending Dystopian with author Laura L. Zimmerman
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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The Pitfalls and Perils of Writing & Adapting Allegories
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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WIP Updates, Backtracking, & Random Reading
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Achieve More Book Success By Doing Less
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Pros & Cons of Writing in the Superhero Genre with H.L. Burke
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Genre Research
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Is World Building Getting Less Complex?
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Book Events
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Will Kindle's Upcoming Change Hurt Authors?
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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When to Pull Back & Destroy Everything in the New Year (or at least mildly attack it)
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Theme and Message Help You Sell Books
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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When Writing is Hard - Find Hope and Perseverance in the Waiting
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Does Your World Building Work with Your Scifi or Fantasy Genre?
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Don't Just Write Faster - Write Better (and Enjoy it) - Top Tips & Fun/Weird Hacks
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Ask This First - When Considering Your "Why" in Writing & Marketing
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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A New Era for This Podcast
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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When You Should Ignore the Data (and just do what makes sense)
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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How to Create Your Winning Writing and Marketing Process
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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One Thing Every Author Needs
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Author Business Success Even If You Can't Write Every Day with Tiffany Grant
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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4 Top Tips to Help You Finish Writing Your Book with E.J. Kitchens
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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How to Handle Author Life Curveballs with Humor with A.C. Williams
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Top Tips for Writing Short Stories That Help Sell Series with H.L. Burke
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May 14, 2024 |
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How to Reclaim Your Creativity & Overcome Burnout with K. Michele Moseley
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May 14, 2024 |
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Faith-Based Sword & Sorcery, Body Horror with Romance, and Creative Life Balance with Rebecca P. Minor
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Author Life | Final Podcast Episode (Sort of) and Future Plans
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Author Life | 2024 Author Predictions & Your Q&A
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Writing | 3 Ways to Save Time When Writing a First Draft
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Marketing | 5 Common Book Marketing Myths
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Author Life | Successful Author Life While Coping With Chronic Conditions
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Writing | Master Middle Grade Books with Marketing Rebel JJ Johnson
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Writing | How to Use Personal Experiences in Your Writing
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Author Life | 3 Secrets to Keeping Your Author Life Sustainable
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Marketing | 5 Reasons Readers Love Your Book
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Writing | What to Do When Your Protagonist Goes Rogue
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Marketing | Should You Be On Social Media (and How to Use It Well)
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Author Life | Should You Buy That Book, Course, or Program?
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Writing | 5 Key Elements to Make Your Story Scenes Shine
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Author Life | Should You Become an Author Assistant?
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Author Life | Best Practices for Hiring an Author Assistant
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Writing | What to Do When Stories Get Vulnerable with Tabitha Caplinger
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Writing | Managing Your Writing Time and Priorities with Ted Atchley
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Marketing | Essential Jumpstart for Market Research
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Writing | 4 Essential Questions to Evaluate Feedback on Your Writing
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Marketing | Best Practices for Authentic, Effective Author Networking
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Writing | How to Get Out of "Editor Mode" and into "First Draft Mode"
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Author Life | Endings, Transitions, and Charting New Beginnings
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Sales | How to Add Author Services to Your Book Business
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Sales | Adding Revenue Streams to Your Book Business, Part 1
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May 18, 2023 |
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Writing | How to Succeed in Less Common Genres
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May 04, 2023 |
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Author Life | Best Practices for Using AI Responsibly to Help You Thrive
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Author Life | Whoops, I Wrote A Book! The Story of An Accidental Author
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Author Life | How to Write & Market in the Hard Seasons
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Marketing | Why (and How) to Sell Your Books on Autopilot
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Writing | Find the Best Stakes for Your Story
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Author Life | How to Show Up Successfully (and Enjoy It)
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Marketing | How to Sell Books in High-Traffic Months
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Writing | How to Prep to Write Any Story
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Author Life | How to Write & Market for Entertainment
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Author Life | How to Write & Market to Share a Message
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Author Life | How to Write & Market to Make a Profit
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Writing | Creating a Knockout Ensemble Cast
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Marketing | How to Make Ads Work Without Wasting Your Time
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Author Life | Accounting Tips, Mental Health, and Sustainability
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Writing | 4 Tips for Dynamic Story Description and Settings
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Author Life | Recaps, Writing in Recessions, and Mid-Year Goal Checks
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Writing | The Difference Between a Trope, a Genre Expectation, and a Cliche
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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Marketing | 5 Tips for Growing Your Reader Audience
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Writing | Author Biz: Then and Now (Plus Tips for Moving Forward)
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Writing | Yes, Author Life Does Get Easier(ish) + Trope Combos
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Marketing | How to Nail Video Marketing and Book Awards
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Writing | Superpowers, Self-Publishing in Groups, and Cat Taxes
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Marketing | Writers Conferences, Book Graphics, and Naps
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Update | Name Change, New Faces, and One Crucial Industry Tip
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May 25, 2022 |
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Ep. 19 - Marketing | Best Practices for Adding Author Services to Your Book Biz
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Ep. 18 - Writing | Writing Jerks: How to Work With Unlikable Characters
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Ep. 17 - Writing | 5 Ways to Nail the Opening of Your Book
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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Ep. 16 - Marketing | Best Practices for Getting Great Book Covers
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Ep. 15 Marketing | How to Promote Your Book Without Being a Jerk
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Ep. 14 Writing | Best Practices for Writing Unforgettable Short Stories with Laura VAB
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Ep. 13 Marketing | How to Get People to Actually Read Your Books
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Ep. 12 - Writing | Tips for Writing Characters That Stand Out
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Ep. 11 Marketing | Top Ways to Market Your Books Post-Launch
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Ep. 10 - Variety Episode | Writing, Marketing, and Mountain Dew with Parker J. Cole
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Ep. 9 - Writing | How to Write Characters Readers Love (or Love to Hate)
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Ep. 8 Marketing | Tips and Tricks for Content Repurposing - Part 2
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Ep. 7 Marketing | Tips and Tricks for Content Repurposing - Part 1
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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Ep. 6 - Marketing | Make Your Book Promoting Easier with Content Marketing
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Writing | Short Work, Standalone, or Series? How to Choose the Best Option
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Ep. 4 - Writing | What to Do When Writing is Hard (But You Gotta)
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Ep. 3 - Marketing | When You Need to Split Social Media Accounts (An Instagram Case Study)
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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Ep. 2 - Marketing | The Most Crucial Places for You to Show Up Online
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Ep. 1 - Marketing | When is the Best Time to Release Your Book?
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Intro | A Warning, an Encouragement, and an Embarrassing Moment
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Feb 01, 2021 |