Build An Author Brand Without Burnout

Build An Author Brand Without Burnout

From Practice to Profit: Simple Business Growth Strategies for Sustainable Success by Jenny Melrose: Business Strategist

March 30, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 489

About this episode

The episode discusses how to build an author brand without experiencing burnout, featuring insights from publishing veteran Stephanie Moon.

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a sign your message is working too hard without a clear promise behind it. We sit down with publishing veteran Stephanie Moon to map a calmer, smarter path to author visibility—one built on trust, clarity, and sustainable habits rather than trend chasing. Across 15 years in marketing and publicity, Stephanie has watched great books stall because nobody knew they existed and brilliant authors hide behind vague pitches. Together we break down how to start b...

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Host: Jenny Melrose

Guest: Stephanie Moon

Topics covered

  • author branding
  • burnout
  • marketing strategies
  • visibility
  • sustainable habits

Keywords

  • author brand
  • burnout
  • marketing
  • visibility
  • sustainable habits
  • publishing
  • trust

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