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Building around a book is rarely simple — and it’s rarely linear.

At every stage of an author’s journey, decisions begin to pile up — timelines, platforms, visibility, direction — often without a clear sense of how they fit together.

Tomlinson provides steady support through those moments, helping progress continue without pressure to rush, stretch too thin, or stall altogether.

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What Tomlinson Does Not Do

This work is intentionally bounded.

Tomlinson does not engage in:

  • trend-chasing tactics

  • overextended content calendars

  • loud branding for the sake of attention

  • one-size-fits-all author packages

  • short-term thinking disguised as strategy

These choices are deliberate. They protect the work — and the author — over time.

How the Work Is Held

At its core, this work is about continuity.

Decisions are approached carefully. The pace is considered. Attention is given to what matters now, without forcing momentum for its own sake. Authors are supported not just during moments of visibility, but in the quieter stretches where direction, follow-through, and judgment matter most.

The aim is not to do everything — it’s to keep the work moving in a way that makes sense.

About the Founder

Julie Tomlinson is a former advertising executive, studio director, and copywriter, now working as an author brand strategist and published author.

Her background spans agency leadership, brand strategy, and long-term creative work — experience that informs a steady, practical approach to supporting authors. Through both professional work and personal experience as a writer, Julie understands how easily author projects can become fragmented or overwhelming without the right structure in place.

She works closely with each author she supports, bringing perspective, organization, and follow-through to the many layers surrounding the work.

This Is Serious Work.

Held Carefully.

Always Intentional.

This is Tomlinson.

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