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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
Wed, Mar 18https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/8181972785Learn simple PR strategies from Tristra Newyear Yeager, a PR veteran with 20+ years helping creative people get press—and a published author who's done it herself. Discover how to find your story angle, time your campaign, pitch journalists, and build media relationships that matter.
Sat, Apr 11Des Plaines Public LibraryTurn your book into a sustainable, profitable business without burning out. Publishing veteran Sharon Woodhouse shares seven essential pillars for building an author life you love—from daily promotional habits to aligning book marketing with your actual goals. First 20 attendees receive a free book.
Thu, Apr 16https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85997253234Indie author David Jay Collins has mastered the art of getting visibility beyond traditional book marketing—and he's ready to show you how. Learn his proven strategies for creating events, partnerships, and experiences that get your work (and characters) noticed on and off the page.
Thu, May 14https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82047965140For 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!- 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!