The Story Will Save You

In these usually-bite-sized episodes, we explore the nuances of writing and publishing from the perspective of authors, agents, editors, and those who haven’t quite yet broken in—and how, at the end of the day, it’s the art of storytelling that’ll save us (or obliterate our sanity into dust … it’s a coin flip).

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Jeniffer Thompson: The Gift Authors Didn't Know They Needed

July 22, 2026 • Pipeline Artists

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Writing can be isolating. If you're struggling to find someone to bounce around publishing strategies with, we have the solution.

Jeniffer Thompson, a personal branding expert, digital marketing strategist and podcast host, joins Jeanne in a robust conversation that covers way more than just "Do I traditionally publish or self-pub?"

They also dive into working with authors, discovering your writing routine, the importance of authenticity, and ... Jeniffer even reveals a secret desire she's never admitted publicly. Oh, we tore the veneer off and dove right in!

Bio:
Jeniffer Thompson is a publishing consultant, author branding coach, and book marketing strategist. She co-founded Monkey C Media in 2004, an award-winning website design studio and marketing firm, hosts The Premise podcast, is co-founder of the San Diego Writers Festival, and president of Publishers & Writers of San Diego. Subscribe to her book marketing newsletter at JenifferThompson.com.

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