At Author Nation, we recognize that every author’s journey is unique. To cater to your specific stage in the writing voyage, we’re introducing ‘Passports’ that reflect where you are in your author journey:
For those gearing up for their debut publication.
Published authors seeking to create a profit from publishing.
For those who seek what is next in living their best life as an author.
Craft Your Personal Itinerary: To enhance your conference experience, we’re offering an interactive itinerary planner. This tool will help you navigate through our diverse tracks – Craft, Marketing, Business & Finance, Mindset, Wellness & Productivity, Transmedia, Production & Workflow, and Advertising – allowing you to chart a course that’s tailored to your needs and goals.
This track is dedicated to the art of storytelling. Sessions could include “Mastering Character Arcs,” “World-Building in Fiction and Non-Fiction,” and “Effective Dialogue Techniques.” Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting, these sessions are designed to refine your writing skills and ignite your creativity.
In today’s rapidly changing literary market, effective marketing is crucial. This track will cover “Building Your Author Brand,” “Social Media Strategies for Authors,” and “Navigating the World of Book Promotions.” These sessions aim to equip you with the tools to effectively promote your work and connect with your audience.
Tailored for authors who want to excel in the business side of writing, this track includes sessions like “Understanding Publishing Contracts,” “Financial Planning for Authors,” and “Diversifying Your Income Streams.” These sessions will provide valuable insights into managing the financial and contractual aspects of your writing career.
Because an author’s well-being is as important as their craft, this track focuses on “Building a Sustainable Writing Routine,” “Mindfulness and Creativity,” and “Balancing Writing with Life.” These sessions are designed to help you maintain a healthy, productive, and balanced approach to your writing career.
This exciting new track explores the expanding universe of storytelling across different media. Sessions like “Adapting Books into Screenplays,” “Podcasting Your Fiction,” and “Interactive Storytelling” will delve into how you can adapt your stories for various platforms, reaching wider and more diverse audiences.
Aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality, this track includes “Direct Sales Basics,” “Advanced Writing Tools and Software,” and “Streamlining Your Writing Process.” These sessions will offer practical advice and tips on managing the logistical aspects of writing and publishing.
A crucial aspect for any author’s success, this track will delve into the world of digital advertising. Sessions like “Mastering Facebook Ads for Authors,” “Navigating Amazon’s Advertising Platform,” “Leveraging Google Ads for Book Promotion,” and “Exploring LinkedIn Ads for Professional Networking” will provide you with insights and strategies to effectively use these platforms to reach your target audience and boost your sales.
This is your chance to share your insights, stories, and expertise with a passionate community of authors. Make sure you're subscribed to the Author Nation mailing list to stay updated and seize this opportunity. We're eager to hear from diverse voices across our community, ensuring a rich and varied program.
Drawing on the approach of TED and TEDx Talks, we're bringing a structured approach to our presentations. Every speaker will be asked to submit an outline and clearly define their presentation's objective. We want each session to leave attendees with a clear takeaway – what's the big idea, and what new understanding or skill will they gain?
A fantastic committee is in place to help select the most engaging and relevant sessions for next year. We're designing tracks and programs ensuring a well-rounded and impactful conference.
Ensuring we have the right content geared to the right audience
Kate Pickford, a supremely skilled moderator, will be coaching our future panel moderators. Her expertise will elevate the quality of our discussions, ensuring they are as engaging and impactful as possible.
We're recalibrating some of our spaces to accommodate hands-on tech sessions, and we're planning a tech cafe. Here, you'll have the chance to engage in 1:1 or small group sessions with our tech vendors, getting personalized help and insights.
Get ready to wow the crowd in Las Vegas this November (11th-15th, 2024) with a presentation that’s informative, engaging, and unforgettable. We want to equip
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