Self-Publishing with ALLi Advice: Author Nation Conference Conclusions 2025 — Courage, Choice, and New Directions for Indie Authors with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
Nov 20, 2025
Orna Ross and Joanna Penn dive into their experiences at Author Nation and the benefits of in-person networking. They discuss Drew Davies's 'kill two things' rule to spark creativity and the importance of managing subscriptions effectively. Joanna shares insights from her master's in Death, Religion, and Culture, exploring the contrasts between academic and creative writing. They reflect on sustainable practices for long-term authorship, encouraging listeners to embrace new creative directions and make strategic choices in their writing journeys.
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Mix Online And In-Person Events
- Combine online and physical events to maximise learning and connection based on your goals.
- Choose formats that match your needs and use digital replays when available.
Attend Conferences With Goals
- Plan conference attendance in advance by setting goals and selecting sessions you actually need.
- Avoid trying to attend everything to prevent information overload and low usability.
Vet Service Providers Carefully
- Vet publishing vendors by checking rights, ownership, and value for money before signing.
- Use ALLi's watchdog desk and guidebook to compare services and ensure fair standards.