Indie Author Weekend
 You can’t miss Indie Author Weekend—a two-day virtual self-publishing conference on January 25–26, 2025 designed to ignite your indie author potential! Whether you're starting your journey to self-publish a romance novel or a seasoned author looking to level up, this event connects you with key industry experts who’ll provide straight answers to propel your career forward.
Your golden ticket to self-publishing success awaits.
Bonus: Registrants get lifetime access to all recorded sessions.
Registration Fees
- Members: $149 / Non-Members: $199
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Schedule
Saturday, January 25th
| 9:00 AM Central Time |
• Welcome from RWA President |
| 9:15 - 10:15 AM |
• An Interview with Tiya Rayne
Panel with Reedsy Freelance Editors
Habits and Systems That Set You up for Success
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| 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
• From Trad to Indie: The Hybrid Author Tells All
Spam, Malware, Phishing, Oh My!
• Vellum
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| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
• Understanding and Working with a Freelance Developmental Editor
• Marketing Strategy for Authors
Character Driven Revisions
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| 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
• Creating an Author Business Plan
• Social Media for Authors: The Budget Edition
Let’s Talk About Independent (Romance) Bookstores
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| 2:15 - 3:15 PM |
• Marketing on a Budget for Niche Markets
• Working with a Book Cover Designer (90-minutes) |
| After Hours 4:00 - 6:00 PM |
• We Built This Genre on Love and Tropes
• Meditation Hour
IAW2025 Virtual BINGO
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Sunday, January 26th
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
• Create Your Own Professional Audiobooks with Minimal Equipment
• Launching a Bestselling Book with KGB |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
• So You Want to Cultivate an Arc Team
• Pinterest for Authors |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
• More than Just Writing: How a Business Plan Can Be Your Blueprint for Success
• Your Indie Editor and You |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM |
Using Canva for Your Indie Author Business
Going Beyond Goal, Motivation, and Conflict: Leveraging Chapter Scenes & Sequels for Emotional Impact
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| 1:45 - 2:00 PM |
• Conference Closing (President) |
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