Jill Afzelius
jill@thewritingwives.com
Danvers, MA 01923
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Professional Summary
Visionary, bestselling author, and publishing strategist with a track record of transforming authors into successful entrepreneurs. Expert in branding, marketing, and audience engagement, with a deep understanding of the self-publishing industry. Adept at consulting authors, creatives, and businesses on content strategy, sales optimization, and sustainable revenue growth. Seeking consulting opportunities or leadership roles in content strategy, publishing, and business development.
Brought The Wooden Pen Press, Inc from $60,000 in annual sales to $500,000 sales in three years.
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Key Expertise
• Publishing Industry Leadership & Strategy
• Brand Development & Audience Growth
• Digital Marketing & Sales Optimization
• Social Media & Content Strategy
• Business Development & Scaling
• Coaching & Consulting for Authors
• Public Speaking & Workshop Facilitation
• Data-Driven Advertising (Facebook, Amazon, etc.)
• Email Marketing & Community Engagement
• Subscription & Membership Model Strategy
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Professional Experience
The Writing Wives| The WoodenPen Press, Inc
2020 – Present
• Built and scaled a successful business that empowers authors to grow from $1K/month to $540K+/month.
• Developed a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable author success, focusing on branding, reader engagement, and community-building.
• Created and launched high-converting courses, masterclasses, and webinars for aspiring and established authors.
• Spearheaded social media strategies tailored to authors new to digital platforms, increasing visibility and engagement.
• Managed large-scale Facebook ad campaigns, optimizing for cost-effective conversions and audience growth.
• Provided one-on-one and group consulting for authors, refining their marketing, book positioning, and monetization strategies.
Bestselling Author | Independent Publisher
2012 – PrMore...