Behind the Scenes at Author Nation 2025: Take-aways, Vendor Interviews, and Vegas Stories
Description
293 / Curious about how conferences can spark inspiration, build connections, and transform your author business? We recap our experiences at Author Nation, share some lessons learned, and highlight community connection possibilities.
- Panel insights: romance, rom-com, cozy, and more
- Direct sales, Kickstarter, and translations for authors
- New tech for signed ebooks and social media marketing
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- Shoutout on a future episode
⚡Links:
- Bookfunnel https://bookfunnel.com/
- Melissa Storm https://www.melstorm.com/
- Rebecca Brokaw Sands https://rebeccabrokawsands.net/
- Story Origin https://storyoriginapp.com/
- Christine Wellert https://www.christinewellert.com/books
- Dianna Xirassa https://www.dianaxarissa.com/
- Kevin McLaughlin https://kevinomclaughlin.com/
- Lulu https://www.lulu.com
- Author Scale https://www.authorscale.com/
- Draft 2 Digital https://draft2digital.com/
- Vanessa Kier https://www.vanessakier.com/
- Self Publishing with Dale https://selfpublishingwithdale.com/
🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast



