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Author Margins

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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Episodes
  • The Decision That Changes Everything
    Jul 29 2026

    Today I’m sharing one of the most important decisions you can make as an author—and the one most people avoid.

    If you’ve ever felt pulled in a dozen directions:

    -“Should I follow trends?”

    -“Should I just write what I want?”

    -“Should I treat this like a business?”

    This is your moment, friend. This is where we sort all of that out.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple framework I use with every mentoring client—one that helps you:✨ Filter out unnecessary advice✨ Make confident decisions✨ Stay grounded when things get hard

    Come grab the framework that makes all those decisions a whole lot easier.

    Go forth and be awesome!

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    Check out my list of author resources: https://www.janeenippolito.com/help-for-authors/author-resources

    Work with me: https://www.janeenippolito.com/help-for-authors/author-biz-services



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    8 mins
  • You don't have to get it right
    Jul 9 2026

    You got this.

    But let’s make it easier to act on that.

    In this episode, we’re talking about the mindset shift that creates real author margins—more space to think, create, and move forward without getting stuck.

    “I can always change it later.”

    This phrase isn’t about lowering your standards.It’s about freeing your brain so you can:-Try new things-Make decisions-Build momentum

    Own your process, take the step, and adjust as you go.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormargins.substack.com/subscribe
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    6 mins
  • 3 Absurdly Normal Tips to Level Up
    Jul 8 2026

    Sometimes leveling up your author life doesn’t require a complicated system.

    Sometimes…it’s the absurdly normal stuff.

    In this episode, I’m sharing three simple habits that help you:

    * Save time (future you will thank you)

    * Save money (goodbye, lost receipts)

    * Create breathing space (yes, even at conferences)

    These aren’t flashy tips. But they work.

    And they just might make your writing life a whole lot easier.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormargins.substack.com/subscribe
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    9 mins
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