Podcast interviews, virtual book events, social media videos: like it or not, every author will end up on camera to promote their books. And while talking on camera may not come naturally, it's a skill every author can learn. With special guest, Christine Gunderson.

Nothing in life goes as expected, and the same is true for our author journeys. Making a career change in our author lives can feel uncomfortable, scary and even like admitting failure. But change also presents opportunities to grow, innovate, and become even better.

Paulette Stout and Lainey Cameron share how they are planning for 2025, as we head into what promises to be a tumultuous year. What goals are we setting for themselves, what craft learning are they prioritizing, which events to attend, and what do they recommend as the best planning resources?

Building an author career extends beyond putting words on the page. We must master the skills needed to build a meaningful, rewarding, and resilient writing life. And that includes building our knowledge and deciding where to focus our marketing efforts.