Author Margins

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: 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

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

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

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

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