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In this special solo episode, Kevin Tumlinson broadcasts from Las Vegas during the Author Nation 2025 conference! With a raspy conference voice and coffee in hand, Kevin shares insights on the true value of attending author conferences—from networking and forming meaningful industry connections, to serving your community and embracing discomfort for personal growth. He offers actionable advice for writers hoping to make the most out of conference experiences, discusses the art of being a connector, and reflects on how kindness can generate unexpected opportunities.
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Why Every Writer Needs to Attend Conferences (Even When It Feels Useless)
Important Topics & Timestamps:
[00:00:00] – Conference intro & Vegas updates
[00:01:16] – Details on Author Nation events and book signing
[00:03:33] – The benefits of conference attendance
[00:05:04] – Networking and refining your professional circle
[00:09:26] – The value of connecting others
[00:13:45] – Embracing discomfort and change of scenery
[00:15:02] – Doing something kind for a friend
[00:22:09] – Immersing yourself while traveling
[00:23:43] – Community and collaboration at conferences
[00:26:10] – Importance of serving the author community
[00:27:53] – Sponsor plug: Author Anchor
[00:30:24] – YouTube subscriber call-to-action & show support
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