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Author Entrepreneurship Beyond the Page
Building a sustainable author business requires more than talent—it requires strategy, support, and community. That's what Beyond the Margins events provide.
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Free Monthly Power Hours (Virtual)
60-minute sessions on author business topics that combine a little bit of business know-how with a whole lot of community brainstorming, inspiration, and support.
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In-Person Author Business Events (Chicago & Beyond)
In-person gatherings throughout the year for hands-on learning, networking, and strategic support.
All Beyond the Margins events are building toward something bigger—our annual Author Business Conference and Book Awards, launching in 2027.
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Upcoming Events
Tue, May 19Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago PublicFor many authors, business taxes are something they don’t understand and would prefer to avoid completely. Author and tax pro Michael Haupt will walk us through reporting requirements, receipts, expense writeoffs, and other tax basics. He will save you money, time, and headaches!
Thu, Jun 04https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87959189242Should you create an audiobook? Join audiobook producer Mary Catherine Jones to learn when audio makes sense for your business and how it expands your reach. Bring your questions, leave with clarity.
Thu, Jul 09https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86514747312For many authors, branding feels overwhelming—or gets reduced to a logo and colors. Certified Brand strategist Lidia Varesco Racoma (25 yrs experience) will guide us through strategic positioning decisions that attract the right readers, create impact, and open opportunities for author businesses.
Mon, Aug 17https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86708084942Young readers want authenticity, not algorithms. Gen Z author Beks Roen (14+ publications since 2020) shares what works to reach younger audiences: online presence without social media burnout, tangible marketing strategies, and why the digital detox generation is returning to physical books.