The Author Ecosystem Studio

Beyond Your First Book: Creating a Literary Life You Love

You've published your first book—congratulations! But now what?

The excitement of your first publication has faded, and you're facing a publishing landscape that feels like navigating a maze blindfolded. You spend hours researching contradictory advice, waste money on marketing tactics that don't deliver, and watch your creative energy drain away on tasks that have nothing to do with writing.

Your next book deserves better than guesswork and frustration.

When You Go It Alone . . .

• Decision fatigue replaces your writing flow
• You've created a book but not a sustainable publishing practice
• Your marketing efforts feel like throwing spaghetti at walls
• The joy of writing gets buried under technical frustrations
• Your creative energy scatters across disconnected platforms
• The gap between books grows wider as you wrestle with the business side
• You're questioning if you have what it takes to build a real author career
• The magic of publishing turns into mundane maintenance

Write with Purpose. Publish with Confidence.

Introducing The Publishing Ecosystem Studio – a 12-month group creative program designed specifically for authors who've already published at least one book and want to transform occasional publishing into a thriving author business.

This isn't just a course or marketing or coaching program—it's a creative workshop where your publishing dreams take shape with friendly guidance, beautiful templates, and a supportive community of fellow authors.

HOW THE MAGIC HAPPENS

Implementation Support Structure

• Weekly Creative Implementation Sessions (Zoom): You'll receive inspired guidance on your current projects from Julie, our experienced publishing guide. Get friendly feedback as you create, solve challenges with expert support, learn from other authors, and maintain momentum through shared accountability.
• Encouraging Implementation Feedback: You'll share your works-in-progress in a safe space where Julie ensures feedback is always supportive and growth-oriented, drawing on her years of industry experience.
• Creative Partnership Development: You'll form meaningful collaborations with authors at similar stages. Julie facilitates these connections based on complementary strengths and similar goals, providing support during challenges.
• Resource Sharing Network: You'll access tools, templates, and inspiration that accelerate your implementation. Julie curates proven resources from her extensive publishing career, saving you countless hours of research.

Publishing Ecosystem Framework: Core Modules

• Foundation & Vision Development: You'll build your author platform with clear foundations and business models. Julie guides you through vision development, industry assessment, and 90-day planning to help you avoid common pitfalls she's encountered throughout her career.
• Content Garden Strategy: You'll create systems where one creative seed grows into multiple pieces across platforms. Julie helps you develop templates that transform content creation from overwhelming to joyful, with sustainable growth paths.
• Reader Connection Ecosystem: You'll design systems that harmonize your digital platforms - web presence, email marketing, and social media. Julie helps you create a cohesive reader journey based on what's worked for hundreds of authors.
• Literary Ecosystem Implementation: You'll transform your vision through strategic industry connections that Julie facilitates from her extensive network, positioning you optimally within the publishing landscape she knows intimately.

Plus expert review of your materials, service referrals, and direct access to a 30-year publishing veteran.

What You'll Create in the Studio

If you are an overwhelmed author who can’t find the publishing “on” switch, this Circle will transform you into a confident publishing creator with:

A Blueprint for your unique publishing journey

Platform Building as an extension of your creative vision that may include all or some of the following: a website, newsletter, blog, vlog, podcast, speaking career

Technical Puzzles Transformed into creative play using AI and other specific tools. Call on expert help when needed!

Business Systems that create space for your writing to flourish and build on your own strengths and network.

Marketing Reimagined as natural storytelling

Is this your next chapter?

Julie helps authors who are concerned about visibility, reach, and ‘am I doing the right thing?’ Marcia Heath, author, Little Giant

This program is exclusively for authors who:

• Have published (or has a publishing contract for) at least one book
• Commit to building a sustainable publishing career
• Want clear systems instead of scattered tactics
• Are ready to work smarter, not just harder
• Value expertise and community support

Three Decades of Publishing Magic at Your Service

I have held every publishing role from page designer to editor to marketer to publisher to entrepreneur, bringing a 360-degree perspective to your publishing journey.

My three decades in the industry, including leadership at StreetLib and Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books, give you direct access to insider knowledge and proven strategies.

Working with me means you bypass costly mistakes, focus more on your writing, and build a sustainable publishing ecosystem that connects with readers. My experienced-author approach transforms your creative excellence into business success, giving you clarity while respecting your unique publishing goals.

“Julie is a publishing expert with a proven success record of promoting indie and traditionally published authors.” — Annette Leach, Mindpress Media

Specialty Playbooks

1. Substack/Kit Playbook
2. Literary Agent Querying Playbook
3. Direct to Consumer Playbook
4. Author Lead Magnet Playbook
5. Crowd Funding Playbook
6. Rights Sales Playbook
7. Book to Course Playbook
8. Amazon Publishing Playbook
9. AI Book Marketing Assistant Playbook
10. Speaking Playbook

Charter Member Benefits

As one of just 10 charter members, you'll receive:

1. Unwavering Consistency – Weekly creative implementation sessions and a comprehensive framework that creates the accountability and structure your publishing career needs to flourish
2. Direct Access to 30 Years of Publishing Expertise – Work through your specific publishing logistics, marketing strategies, and business decisions with someone who has navigated every publishing path imaginable
3. Build Your Unique Publishing Path – Stop following generic advice and create systems tailored to YOUR writing style, YOUR readers, and YOUR definition of success
4. Special Charter Member Benefits:
   • Two bonus 1:1 Vision & Strategy Sessions ($1,000 value)
   • Your personal Publishing Ecosystem Map ($750 value)
   • Custom Adventure Roadmap ($500 value)
   • First access to new creative templates
   • Protected pricing for a full 24 months

READY TO TURN THE PAGE?

Claim your FREE Publishing Blueprint Call – Let's discuss your specific goals and challenges with no obligation. I'll map out your next steps whether you join the Studio or not.

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