The Author Shortcut | Jane Sandford | Substack

Behind the scenes

What I actually do when I help you publish

Aug 27, 2025 • Jane Sandford

A tale of two authors

(one who panicked, one who published)

Aug 21, 2025 • Jane Sandford

The myth of being discovered

(and other polite ways we avoid doing the thing)

Aug 14, 2025 • Jane Sandford

Signs you might be creatively burnt out

(but still pretending you're fine)

Aug 7, 2025 • Jane Sandford

When your book goes rogue

How to stop panicking, pivot like a pro, and write the thing that actually wants to be written.

Aug 1, 2025 • Jane Sandford

The Author Shortcut

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