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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
  • 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.



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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.



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    9 mins
  • So...Why This Book?
    Jun 17 2026

    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!



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    11 mins
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