301 / In this 301st episode, hear from listeners (thanks for the voicemails!) about their favorite topics and takeaways and another long-time supporter, Belinda Kroll joins us. Belinda is a cozy fantasy romance author and illustrator, and shares how she's streamlining her business to lean fully into her artisan side.

• Shifting from serial to artisan-focused publishing
• Leveraging Kickstarter and Shopify for book launches
• Balancing writing and business with family life
• Learning from setbacks and focusing on what works for you
• Adapting to industry changes and technology, including AI

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