Author Margins

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. authormargins.substack.com

  1. Oct 8

    I have $500 for your book marketing...

    I have $500 to market your book (okay, not really, but play along). Where would I spend that money for your success? What would I avoid? I share all of that, plus the one dealbreaker that would make me advise you to quit and go back to square one. And for all you frugal authors, I share when the free subscription is the way to go (so then you have money left over). Get clarity, confidence, and encouragement in this episode of Author Margins as I share my tips and tricks for making the most of your book marketing dollars. Want more? Check out this article by J.J. Johnson, which inspired this episode AND has loads of fantastic tips as well. Go forth and be awesome! Read the Blog Post: Subscribe to Author Margins Substack & Get World Building Miniguide PLUS the Best Reader Feedback template: https://authormargins.substack.com/subscribe 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 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

    I have $500 for your book marketing...

  2. Aug 14

    Avoid major series mistakes with help from Spider-Man

    Want more super-fans of your book series? Who doesn’t, right? What if Spider-Man could teach you? Yup, really. In this episode of Author Margins I share three action items that you can implement right now to improve your series read-through and help you connect with more readers. And the secret sauce comes from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which proves that a superhero movie series can win with audiences even in movie four (take that, “superhero fatigue”). So let’s hang out, level up those series with epic tips, and yes, geek out over Spider-Man. Go forth and be awesome! Read the Blog Post: https://authormargins.substack.com/p/dont-make-these-series-mistakes-learn Subscribe to Author Margins Substack & Get World Building Miniguide PLUS the Best Reader Feedback template: https://authormargins.substack.com/subscribe 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 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

  3. Jul 29

    The Decision That Changes Everything

    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! Read the Blog Post: Get the World Building Miniguide PLUS the Best Reader Feedback template: https://authormargins.substack.com/subscribe 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 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

  4. Jul 9

    You don't have to get it right

    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

  5. Jul 8

    3 Absurdly Normal Tips to Level Up

    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

  6. Jun 17

    So...Why This Book?

    Let’s be honest: not every book is worth your life hours. In this episode, we’re asking the question that changes everything: why are you writing this book? Because if your why is unclear, your time gets stretched, your budget gets blurry, and your creative energy burns out fast. We’ll walk through how your “why” impacts your time, money, and rest—and how to build a writing process that actually lasts. No guilt. No judgment. No right answers. No wrong answers. Just an opportunity to get honest—and build margins that support your work. Your unique words are worth it. Go forth and be awesome! 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

    So...Why This Book?

  7. Apr 27

    Key Tips for Fresh, Timeless World Building from the Hunger Games and Star Wars

    World building is great - until it’s super dated, amiright? But how do you keep your world building fresh, accessible, and irresistible to readers? Build sideways! I recently hopped onto my YouTube Channel for a livestream geeking out about Sunrise on the Reaping (and the terrific trailer drop) and diving deep into how world building sideways can level up your scifi or fantasy story. Here’s a podcast episode with all the best stuff from that stream! 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

  8. Jan 7

    End of an Era - Final Episode of the Author Culture Podcast & What's Coming Next

    One of the hardest — and healthiest — creative skills is knowing when to pivot. Even when it seems like things are going well. The thing is, the Author Culture Podcast didn’t fail. It worked well enough to teach me what’s sustainable, what’s not, and what I want my creative life to look like moving forward. Podcasting for a year was a joyful experiment. But after reviewing my available time and my life season, it became clear that continuing a solo podcast would pull energy away from writing books and supporting authors — the work I feel most called to do right now. Author Culture continues here on Substack with those in-depth, encouraging blog posts you’ve been enjoying, plus in short-form videos on YouTube and Instagram. Free Resources & Links Sign up for my newsletter and get a free World Building Check-Up Guide + Social Media Cheat Sheet: Subscribe Here Grab World Building Made Easy series on Amazon: Get the Series Get Creative with Weird Writing Prompts: Weird Writing Prompts Connect with me: Instagram: @janeen_ippolito Substack: Author Culture Facebook: Janeen Ippolito Author YouTube: @JaneenIppolito ___ Author Culture is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber - paid subscribers get a monthly group Q&A/coaching call. ___ Music by: https://bluefoxmusic.com 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

    End of an Era - Final Episode of the Author Culture Podcast & What's Coming Next
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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. authormargins.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Success in the Chaotic Publishing World
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Janeen Ippolito
  • Show Website
    Author Margins

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