A virtual author conference is the perfect opportunity for all authors to come together to learn, network, and invest in their writing careers. The great thing is that every author at different stages is welcome, whether you’ve written ten books or are working on creating your first. Below, we’ll discuss why you should attend a virtual author conference and even share a virtual conference that you won’t want to miss coming soon.

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Hear Incredible Stories And Learn From The Experts

This is an excellent opportunity to hear stories, tips, and helpful advice from the industry pros. They’ll arm you with trusted advice about writing, publishing, and selling books. 

Learn The Latest Marketing Strategies 

Many writers can write a book with no issue; however, it’s the actual action of selling it that’s the problem. Virtual author conferences are a fantastic way to hear from the experts and get the inside track on the latest marketing strategies and techniques that could actually help you boost sales and broaden your audience reach. 

Attend From The Comfort Of Your Home (or Anywhere!)

One of the perks of attending a virtual author conference is that you’re able to gain valuable information you can apply to your author brand, all from the comfort of your home, or anywhere else you happen to be. You don’t have to pay for hotels or travel fees, no worries about what to wear or where to sit and it’s pet-friendly, too. It’s a win-win!

Gain Some Much-Needed Motivation 

As an author, it’s easy to, at times, get writer’s block or burn out. By listening to inspirational stories from real people in the industry who have successfully made it is a great way to get out of a writer’s slump and reignite your excitement for what you do again. 

Mingle And Make Connections With Others In The Industry 

Virtual author conferences are a chance for you to meet and connect with other writers and people within the industry. You can easily forge connections and partnerships this way. 

A Virtual Author Conference You Won’t Want To Miss!

A huge and exciting virtual author conference you won’t want to miss is BookMARCon! BookMARCon is a private virtual author conference that takes place over the course of 3 days (July 24th – July 26th). This event is free if you’re on a Book Brush paid plan. 

You’ll be able to hear incredible stories and advice that will help you learn more about the business side of being a writer.

Meet the lineup of the amazing speakers:

• Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Mark Leslie Lefebvre has worked in the book industry since 1992 as a bookseller, bookstore manager, publishing executive, author, consultant and educator. He is the author of more than forty books.
• Angela J. Ford – Angela J. Ford is a bestselling fantasy romance author who writes mortal × immortal forbidden romance featuring Black heroines in worlds where gothic cinema meets fantasy. 
• Andrea Waltz – Andrea Waltz is the co-author of the bestselling book Go for No!, a publisher, fiction and nonfiction author, and an international speaker.
• Kevin Tumlinson – Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling novelist, and a prolific podcaster and public speaker. He’s also the Chief Branding Officer for Author Anchor.
• Joe & Sibella Giorello – Joe Giorello, a former history teacher, writes the Great Battles for Boys series. The bestselling YA nonfiction series—edited by his wife, novelist Sibella Giorello.
• Stuart Grant – Stuart Grant is the founder and CEO of Digital Authors Toolkit.
• Seth Norris – Seth Norris, CPA, is the founder of Norris CPA, a fully virtual accounting firm that helps independent authors understand their numbers, pay less in taxes, and build more profitable businesses.
• Kevin T. Johns – Kevin T. Johns is a writing coach, editor, and author who helps genre fiction writers finish and market their novels. He’s the author of 7 books, the host of The Writing Coach Podcast (226 episodes), and the founder of The Writer’s Craft Summit.
• Kathleen Sweeney – Kathleen Sweeney is the Chief Operating Officer at Book Brush and has presented to more than 350 author groups.
• Michael LaRonn – Michael La Ronn is the author of 45 books. He’s a YouTuber, podcaster, and professional speaker, and is also the U.S. ambassador and outreach manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.
• Reagan Rothe – Reagan Rothe is a publishing executive and owner of Black Rose Writing with more than two decades of experience helping authors navigate the ever-changing publishing landscape. 
• Audrey Derobert – Audrey Derobert is a product marketer on the BookBub Partner Marketing team. 
• Dr. Judith Briles – Dr. Judith Briles is the author of 49 books and known as The Book Shepherd to thousands of authors she’s worked with.
• Tara September – Tara September is an award-winning contemporary romance author and former PR executive for The Walt Disney Company and communications manager for WWE.
• Chelle Honiker – Chelle Honiker has spent over two decades helping creative professionals build smarter businesses as Publisher of Indie Author Magazine, and Managing Partner of Indie Author Training, Author Automations, and the Wide for the Win community. 

In Conclusion 

Virtual author conferences are a great and powerful investment for your author business without leaving the comfort of your home. This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow!

Make sure you mark July 24th – July 26th on your calendar and tune into BookMARCon. This is one virtual author conference you won’t want to miss!