Self-Publishing with ALLi What Author Nation Reveals About the Future of Indie Publishing with Joe Solari and Orna Ross
Nov 26, 2025
In this discussion, Orna Ross, the Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, brings her expertise advocating for indie authors to the forefront. Together with Joe Solari, they delve into the energizing atmosphere of Author Nation, where networking took center stage. They explore the rise of AI in publishing, new advertising channels, and the evolving paths available for authors. Orna emphasizes the importance of authenticity in reader connections amidst the challenges of AI-generated content. Join them as they navigate the future of indie publishing!
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Meeting Members In Real Life
- Orna Ross described the joy of meeting Ally members and colleagues in person after years online.
- She called that face-to-face connection the biggest pleasure of attending Author Nation.
Serendipity Leads To Big Deals
- Joe Solari shared a quick vendor-success anecdote about a speaker closing a $100,000 deal during the conference.
- He used it to illustrate the serendipitous business value of in-person meetings.
Use Recorded Sessions Plus Live Q&A
- Watch recorded sessions and join the follow-up Q&A Zooms to deepen learning from Author Nation.
- Use the Q&As to ask specific implementation questions and get actionable examples from speakers.