AUTOMATE · CREATE · SCALE
I help storytellers and solopreneurs reclaim their creative time with smarter automations and AI-powered workflows. From done-for-you systems to hands-on training, I’ve got a path for wherever you are.
Every issue of Author Automations breaks down the tools, strategies, and examples behind creative business systems—so you can understand what’s possible, even if you’re not ready to build it yet.
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This is Author Automations: Advanced, where I share the messy, technical reality of running multiple businesses while building software and occasionally remembering I also write
Here’s a thing that will make you feel seen: you’re running an actual business, but you can’t easily get your hands on your own numbers.
It’s post- (American) Thanksgiving, which means we’re officially in the chaos zone. Every commercial is screaming about doorbuster deals, your inbox is 80% Cyber Week
I’m not going to sugarcoat it—I’ve basically been living inside Claude lately. Not in a creepy “send help” way, but in the “finally, a colleague
Buckle up, friends. I’ve had a couple good naps, and so we’re diving into a really amazing Make.com workflow that will create all your social
Alright, friends, this week we’re setting aside our beloved automations (just for a hot minute) and getting a little personal. Consider this a small detour
From DIY guidance to done-for-you systems, choose the path that fits where you are right now.
Your fractional CTO—weekly strategy calls, software licenses, and expert guidance to scale without the full-time overhead.
Weekly automation calls and full access to the Author Automations Hub. Perfect for hands-on creators who want community support.
Skip the learning curve. I’ll build your automations, sites, or systems while you get back to creating.
Book a SessionBuild your complete author platform in 3 days. Walk out with everything running and a year of support. Next: March 2026.
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I help authors and creators build smarter systems so they can spend less time on tech—and more time creating.
With 30+ years in technology and training, I founded Indie Author Magazine (going strong since 2021) and built the systems that let our small team publish monthly to thousands worldwide. Now I help other authors do the same.
I don’t teach theory—I teach what I use every day.
Read my full story →A regular presence on industry stages including Author Nation, Self Publishing Formula, The BookFest, London Book Fair, and Indie Network Events. I translate AI, automation, and direct sales into practical strategies that inspire action—authentically, jargon-free, and tailored to empower authors.
See speaking clips & podcast appearances →“Chelle is smart as hell, and somehow that’s only her second-best quality.”
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NYT Bestselling Author
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USA Today Bestselling Author
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