Balancing Creativity With Building A Business, And Author Nation With Joe Solari

How can you balance creativity with business in order to have a profitable, long-term author career? What were the successes and challenges of the Author Nation conference? Joe Solari shares his perspective.
In the intro, the money episode [Ink In Your Veins (shows.acast.co...) ]; WISE for multi-currency banking (www.thecreativ...) ; creative planning tips for 2025 [Self~Publishing Advice (selfpublishing...) ]; Surprising Trends Authors Can’t Ignore in 2025 [Novel Marketing Podcast (www.authormedi...) ]. Plus, an update on Death Valley, A Thriller, and reflections on seeing live theatre vs online & stream/subscription models.
This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life (www.thecreativ...) , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast (kobowritinglife...) for interviews with successful indie authors.
This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn ( / thecreativepenn )
Joe Solari helps authors build great businesses through books, courses, and podcasting, as well as strategy and operations consulting. He's also the managing director of Author Nation, the biggest conference for indie authors in the world.
• Maintaining sustainable balance between writing and marketing
• Creating an author business that fulfills you
• Utilizing your time effectively in 2025
• Navigating social media and business goals
• Learning to say no and focusing on what you really want
• Author Nation 2024 Highlights
• The logisitics of running an author conference
• Catering to different experience levels at an author conference
You can find Joe at JoeSolari.com (joesolari.com/) and AuthorNation.live (www.authornati...)
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[@RoseAnneLivao]

The blend of creativity and business tips was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you both for sharing your expertise! 😊

[@jeanshelbybooks]

I appreciate this episode! I’ve branched out and have revamped my KZbin channel. I’m mingling my creativity with my passion for helping others reach their goals with new and fun ways. It’s been surprisingly rewarding!

[@scottmorganwip]

I'm excited for your White-Lotus-inspired thriller novel. I look forward to reading it when it's out. As always, I enjoyed the industry rundown and personal updates.

[@thecreativepenn]

Thanks, Scott, Death Valley is coming in March :) - www.jfpenn.com/deathvalley