Self Publishing Insiders Indie Culture and Author Nation
Oct 1, 2025
Join Joe Solari, managing director of Author Nation and expert in indie author culture, as he dives into the world of author communities. Discover how conferences enhance learning through shared experiences and mentorship. Joe discusses innovative revenue models beyond Amazon and the role of intellectual property in building wealth. He shares insights on the importance of collaborations and setting clear goals for success, urging authors to treat their writing like a startup. Tune in for a wealth of advice on thriving as an indie author!
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Three-Phase Event Design
- Author Nation blends industry expo, education, and a reader fair into one week to serve authors at every stage.
- That structure creates exposure, learning, and direct reader discovery in a single event.
Join Community Before You Travel
- If you can't attend in person, join the Author Nation community and use online cohorts to learn before investing in travel.
- Prioritize learning from others' 'scar tissue' to accelerate your publishing progress.
Big Authors Remember Their First Help
- Joe recalled a seven-figure author who returns to give back because of help he once received at a conference.
- That mentoring culture fuels authors helping authors across experience levels.