Whether it was the fond send-off for 20BooksTo50K® events with 20Books Sevilla or the thrill of the inaugural Author Nation event in Las Vegas, Nevada, 2024’s events calendar offered authors plenty of memorable moments. They also showcased revelations about advancements in the industry, with speakers highlighting trends in direct sales, content creation strategies, the popularity of subscription platforms, and new ways to incorporate AI into the publishing process.

This year’s conference lineup already stands to bring more of the same in 2025, with a mix of virtual and in-person events suitable for every author—and every budget. IAM has gathered a list of readers’ most-anticipated author events for 2025. Read on to find out more, including how much they cost and how you can register, and don’t forget to check https://indieauthormagazine.com for a more comprehensive calendar of local or genre-specific events happening throughout the year.

Superstars Writing Seminars

  • When: February 6–9, 2025
  • Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Cost: $999 for new members, with discounts for students or military and for conference alumni. There are also tickets available for “Skills Day,” an optional workshop that takes place February 5 before the event. “Skills Day” tickets can be purchased by themselves or as an add-on to the regular ticket.
  • Find out more and register at https://www.superstarswriting.com.

The Author Alchemy Summit

  • When: February 14–16, 2025
  • Where: Portland, Oregon
  • Cost: $599 at the time of writing, with prices increasing to $749 before the event
  • Find out more and register at https://authoralchemysummit.com.

Neurodivergent Publishing Conference

  • When: February 21–23, 2025
  • Virtual event
  • Cost: $35
  • Look for more information as it becomes available at https://ndpub.org.

Women in Publishing Summit

The Future of Publishing Mastermind and Writer MBA Conference

  • When: March 16–22, 2025, with the conference taking place March 19–22, 2025
  • Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Cost: $699 to attend the conference alone, or $2,499 to attend the conference and mastermind. Tickets are discounted to $600 and $2,000, respectively, for a limited time, and additional options are available for those wanting to advertise author courses or services at the event.
  • Find out more and register at https://writermba.com.

Ireland’s Publishing Show: On the Wild Atlantic Way

The Trope Conference

The BookFest Spring 2025

  • When: April 5 and 6, 2025
  • Virtual event
  • Cost: Free
  • Visit https://www.thebookfest.com for updates leading up to the event and to access the live stream.

Indie Pub Scranton

  • When: April 26, 2025
  • Where: Scranton, Pennsylvania
  • Cost: $150
  • Space for this event is limited. To submit your application, fill out the interest form at https://forms.gle/u2v1rjfouSAz5azo7.

Self Publishing Show Live

  • When: June 25 and 26, 2025
  • Where: London, UK
  • Cost: £79 + VAT for one-day access, or £299 + VAT to attend both days
  • Registration is for both the digital and in-person events. Find out more at https://selfpublishingformula.com/spslive.

LitRPG Con

  • When: July 18–20, 2025
  • Where: Denver, Colorado
  • Visit https://litrpgcon.com for more information and to sign up to be notified when tickets are available.

Author Power Summit

Novelists, Inc. (NINC) Conference

  • When: September 17–21, 2025
  • Where: St. Pete Beach, Florida
  • Cost: $575, though tickets are open to Novelists, Inc. members only. Annual membership dues are $95.
  • Watch https://ninc.com/conference-registration for more information and to register when tickets become available. Space is generally limited.

Colorado Gold Writers Con

  • When: September 25–28, 2025
  • Where: Denver, Colorado
  • Watch https://rmfw.org for more information on next year’s event as it becomes available.

The BookFest Fall 2025

  • When: October 25 and 26, 2025
  • Virtual event
  • Cost: Free
  • Visit https://www.thebookfest.com for updates leading up to the event and to access the live stream.

Author Nation

  • When: November 3–7, 2025
  • Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Cost: $499, with prices increasing closer to the event based on registration date
  • Learn more and register at https://www.authornation.live.

Which events are you planning on attending in 2025? Do you know of any others we should include? Reach out to us at [email protected]!

Nicole Schroeder

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