# The Skillful Scribbler | Jen Baxter

For non-fiction authorpreneurs who know their book is part of their business and that their email list is their most valuable marketing asset. Weekly emails on audience building, publishing, and taking the ick out of marketing your work.

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## [I asked copywriter David Deutsch the honest truth about writing that sells books](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/i-asked-copywriter-david-deutsch)

_2026-07-07 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

David critiques and transforms the sales page for a nonfiction book

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203439021/450b57c08ecc8784ebbb86b9706490ec.mp3)

## [Three things nonfiction authors need to know right now](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/three-things-nonfiction-authors-need)

_2026-06-17 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

Fresh off the US Book Show, and I have thoughts.

## [🍷 How to find newsletter ideas (without the existential crisis)](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/how-to-find-newsletter-ideas-without)

_2026-01-26 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

Simple ways to mine your daily life (and book draft) when the muse is mercurial...

## [Wanna a free subscription upgrade for 2026?](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/wanna-a-free-subscription-upgrade)

_2026-01-13 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

A chance to win Amazon gift cards or a free annual subscription

## [How to serve Substack readers while you rest 🤷](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/how-to-serve-substack-readers-while)

_2025-12-29 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

A Substack Live chat with Jen Baxter ✒️ and Claire Venus ✨

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/181354819/aec52889fc9cc75239fa94c87082500b.mp3)

## [From Podcast to Published Book with Tina Dietz](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/from-podcast-to-published-book-with)

_2025-12-08 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

A recording from Jen Baxter ✒️'s live video

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180442408/a31e4251a16512457d4953230ecc35ed.mp3)

## [🤯 I should know this already (and other writerly lies)](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/i-should-know-this-already-and-other)

_2025-11-24 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

but I really should...

## [📚Why great writers struggle with publishing (the hidden shift)](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/why-great-writers-struggle-with-publishing)

_2025-11-10 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

The dangerous mistake authors make after "The End"

## [Hidden book publishing costs new authors don't see coming](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/hidden-book-publishing-costs-new)

_2025-11-03 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

Watch now | Patricia Marshall breaks down the real numbers—from $3K to $20K and what you actually get

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/177380369/e72aa6b50c7a390be391b510d09b02e9.mp3)

## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sU4nMz6Ys9rF)

_2025-11-03 · **Sponsored**_

Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along

## [How much will publishing your book really cost?](https://jenbaxter.substack.com/p/book-publishing-costs-new-authors)

_2025-10-28 · Jen Baxter ✒️_

This Thursday: Publisher Patricia Marshall of Luminare Press breaks down what $3K vs $40K actually covers