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Former Amazon Publishing  ·  Author Relations  ·  Book Marketing  ·  Launch Strategy

About Jillian

Hi, I'm Jillian.

I spent nearly a decade in publishing, including seven years working directly with authors at Amazon Publishing.

Portrait of Jillian Villaviray, founder of The Author Imprint Studio

That gave me a front-row seat to publishing's behind-the-scenes reality — the exciting parts, the confusing parts, and everything authors are expected to know without anyone quite explaining it. I've supported authors through launches, marketing, events, reader communications, and the unexpected moments in between. The part I loved most was always the authors themselves.

Authors are expected to figure out an awful lot on their own. I started The Author Imprint Studio so they don't have to.

9+ Years in Publishing 7 Years Working Directly With Authors at Amazon Publishing Author Relations · Marketing · Launches
The Reality of Publishing

You wrote the book. Now what?

Somewhere between finishing the manuscript and actually publishing it, most authors run into the same feeling: I wrote the book. Why does it suddenly feel like I need to know forty other things?

Publishing pathtraditional, indie, hybrid
Editingwhat you need and when
Launch strategytiming, preorders, momentum
Marketingpositioning, content, ads
Author platformwebsite, social, newsletter
Audience buildingfinding the right readers

Publishing advice is everywhere right now, and a lot of it contradicts itself. You can figure it out on your own. But you don't have to.

That's where I come in.

Services

Ways to Work With Me

Some authors need an experienced perspective to get unstuck. Others need hands-on support bringing the plan to life. Both are welcome here.

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Publishing Strategy Session

$149Introductory rate

A private 60-minute strategy session built around one goal: helping you get unstuck, make a decision, or build a clear plan for what comes next.

Bring your questions about publishing paths, launch strategy, book marketing, author platform, audience growth, positioning, reader discovery, content strategy, or simply where to focus first.

  • A short pre-session questionnaire, so we make the most of our time together
  • A 60-minute private video consultation
  • Personalized guidance based on your specific situation
  • A written action plan following the session
  • One brief clarification email within seven days
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For Ongoing Work

Author Support

For authors who need more than advice.

Custom, project-based or ongoing support for authors who want an experienced partner helping them execute — not just plan. Engagements are shaped around what you actually need, not a fixed package.

Common areas of support include:

  • Launch planning and support
  • Marketing strategy and execution
  • Author platform support
  • Reader communications
  • Content planning
  • Publishing navigation
  • Project management
  • Events
  • Other publishing projects specific to your book and your goals

Custom engagements based on scope and needs.

For Publishers & Publishing Teams

Need better support for your authors?

The Author Imprint Studio partners with publishers and publishing teams that need experienced, flexible author-relations support — without necessarily adding another full-time role.

Available as fractional, project-based, or contract support.

Where I can help

Author Relations Author Communications Author Onboarding & Education Marketing & Launch Coordination Events & Projects Processes & Author Programs
Digital Resources

Resources for Authors

Practical, ready-to-use resources designed to help you navigate publishing, marketing, launches, audience building, and the business side of being an author.

The Ultimate Author Media Kit Guide

The Ultimate Author Media Kit Guide

A complete professional media kit builder with a bio workshop, 25+ interview questions, podcast and bookstore pitch templates, and a media outreach tracker.

$27

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The Ultimate Book Launch Checklist

The Ultimate Book Launch Checklist

A complete 60- and 90-day book launch system with phase-by-phase timelines, a 25-reader ARC tracker, a media and podcast outreach tracker, and a post-launch calendar.

$25

Get the Template
The Ultimate ARC Reader Outreach Kit

The Ultimate ARC Reader Outreach Kit

Everything you need to build, vet and manage an advance reader team, with invitation and follow-up email templates, a 50-reader tracker, and review scripts.

$25

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The Ultimate Book Marketing Swipe File

The Ultimate Book Marketing Swipe File

50+ ready-to-send email templates across 12 categories, covering newsletters, launches, podcast and media pitches, bookstore outreach, reviews and more.

$35

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The Ultimate Author Platform Planner

The Ultimate Author Platform Planner

A step-by-step system for building your author website, email list and social media presence, with a lead magnet guide and a 90-day action plan.

$25

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The Ultimate Series Bible Template

The Ultimate Series Bible Template

A complete framework for tracking characters, worldbuilding, timelines and continuity across a series, with 5 full character templates and a book-by-book tracker.

$25

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The Author Newsletter Starter Kit

The Author Newsletter Starter Kit

Everything you need to launch and grow an author newsletter, with a 5-email welcome sequence, 12 newsletter templates and a 52-week content calendar.

$28

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The Ultimate Query Letter Template Pack

The Ultimate Query Letter Template Pack

10 genre-specific query letter templates with hook and pitch formulas, before-and-after examples, a self-edit checklist and an agent-tracking spreadsheet.

$28

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The Ultimate Social Media Caption Templates

The Ultimate Social Media Caption Templates

200+ ready-to-adapt captions organized by platform and occasion, covering launches, cover reveals, engagement, milestones and more.

$20

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The Ultimate Self-Publishing Roadmap

The Ultimate Self-Publishing Roadmap

A 10-phase, step-by-step roadmap through self-publishing, from manuscript prep and cover design to platform comparison, pricing strategy and launch.

$30

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The Ultimate Book Proposal Template

The Ultimate Book Proposal Template

A complete, agent-ready proposal template covering market analysis, comp titles, author platform, marketing, and a full chapter outline.

$28

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The Ultimate Author Content Calendar

The Ultimate Author Content Calendar

A full year of content planning with 52 weekly grids, 12 monthly theme pages, pre-built launch content sequences and a 100+ topic idea bank.

$24

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Your book deserves more than guesswork.

Whether you're figuring out what comes next, preparing to launch, or looking for ongoing support, you don't have to navigate publishing alone.

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