Build an Author Business That Grows With You
For growth-minded authors, coaches, and founder-experts building book-based businesses.
Turn your book into a steady, reader-connected system that builds influence, income, and impact.
You’ve posted, outsourced, and hustled—and still feel like your marketing disappears into the void.
The problem isn’t effort. It’s structure.
Without a clear reader system, every launch feels like starting over.
At The Author’s Studio, we help you build lasting visibility so your books, Offers, and Ideas Keep Reaching New readers long after launch week.
What You’ll Build
in the Studio
The Author’s Studio is a creative lab and community for published authors ready to master the business of books without sacrificing the joy of writing.
We are publishing model agnostic. Traditional, indie, or hybrid—our systems work across all paths because they’re built around you and your readers.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Implementation, not information. You’ll build your systems in real time, with live expert support.
Publishing path flexibility. Navigate all models with clarity and confidence.
Creative-first strategy. Marketing that feels like self-expression, not self-promotion.
Real community. A small, select group of authors, entrepreneurs, and creatives building sustainable impact together.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
A clear message that captures your “Authorial High Ground”
A simple, repeatable system to reach and retain readers
A marketing rhythm that feels natural, not forced
A marketing rhythm that feels natural, not forced
I don't dread things anymore. It used to be like every time I sent out a newsletter, I had to reinvent everything, and now there's more processes.
Absolutely do it. There's so much good that comes from it. There's the ideas. There's the accountability. There's the camaraderie.
Megan Preston Meyer, Author, Max Entropy
Julie's Author Studio helped me solve my biggest challenge: I didn't know who I was as an author or what I stood for. Using her framework and AI tools, I discovered my 'high ground' as an author—what makes me uniquely valuable to readers.
Marcia Heath, Author,
Little Giant
If you're an author trying to turn your writing into something sustainable, especially if you're curious about using AI alongside your creative process, Julie's program is exactly the kind of support that can get you there.
Kevin Sari, Weird Moons Publishing
Julie's guidance transformed my publishing journey from overwhelming to joyful. I've created marketing systems that feel as creative and meaningful as my writing itself. For the first time, I'm connecting with readers in a way that energizes rather than depletes me."
Cynthia Abulafia, Author, Embodying the Goddess
THE STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Weekly Creative Implementation Sessions
Interactive workshops to get expert guidance on your publishing adventures, build your systems with supportive feedback, and maintain momentum through shared accountability.
PaperbackU Online Community Hub
Your 24/7 resource space to access session recordings, submit work for feedback, connect with fellow authors, and use our exclusive templates, guides, and AI-powered tools.
Adventure Playbooks & Digital Tools
Ready-to-implement frameworks including our Reader Connection Playbook, Literary Agent Querying Playbook, the “Little Black Dress” Branding AI, and your own AI Marketing Assistant.
Let’s Chat!
Meet Julie, Your Publishing Mentor
Julie Trelstad brings unparalleled expertise to your publishing journey:
30+ years spanning traditional and independent publishing
15+ years as a non-fiction acquistions editor
Head of US Publishing at StreetLib
Manager of Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books marketing
Former Director of Digital Rights and publishing pioneer
"I've held every publishing role from page designer to publisher to entrepreneur. Working with me means you bypass costly mistakes, focus more on your writing, and build a sustainable publishing practice that connects with the readers who need your stories most."
