Imagine never losing momentum on a story again.
This week Author Nation Managing Director Joe Solari sits down with Michael Stewart, Head of Community at Sudowrite, to explore how AI tools are helping authors overcome writer’s block, stay organized, and focus on the creative work that truly sparks joy.

Michael shares insights on Sudowrite’s evolution, its supportive 15K+ author community, and how features like Story Bible and voice modeling are giving writers more time to create and less time managing the busywork.
🖊️ Check out Sudowrite here: sudowrite.com
🌐 Connect with like-minded authors and access free resources in our online community here: community.authornation.live
💬 Dive into real-time discussions and connect with authors across the globe in our Discord group here: https://discord.gg/KqFFwb6ATv
🎟️ Don’t miss out on Author Nation 2025! Secure your spot here: authornation.live

AI narration isn’t the future — it’s already here.

In this week's episode, Joe Solari talks with Phil Marshall, founder of Spoken, about how his platform is transforming audiobook creation for indie authors. Phil shares how Spoken’s AI lets writers design custom voices, produce full-cast audiobooks in hours, and distribute affordably — all while keeping creative control.

🎧 Check out Spoken here: spoken.press
🌐 Connect with like-minded authors and access free resources in our online community here: community.authornation.live
💬 Dive into real-time discussions and connect with authors across the globe in our Discord group here: https://discord.gg/KqFFwb6ATv
🎟️ Don’t miss out on Author Nation 2025! Secure your spot here: authornation.live

What does it take to build lasting visibility as an author in a constantly changing world?
In this episode, Joe Solari talks with Desireé Duffy — founder of Black Château, Books That Make You, and The BookFest — about how to think strategically, stay agile, and integrate your marketing to reach readers in meaningful ways.
Desireé shares how she built a multi-channel ecosystem connecting authors and readers through PR, events, and media—and why chasing trends like TikTok isn’t nearly as powerful as understanding your unique creative path.

Listen in to learn how to future-proof your marketing, build long-term visibility, and connect authentically in today’s crowded publishing landscape.
Episode Resources:
🏰 Learn more about Black Château here: blackchateauenterprises.com
📚 Visit Books That Make You here: booksthatmakeyou.com
🏆 Check out The BookFest here: thebookfest.com
🌐 Connect with like-minded authors and access free resources in our online community here: community.authornation.live
💬 Dive into real-time discussions and connect with authors across the globe in our Discord group here: https://discord.gg/KqFFwb6ATv
🎟️ Don’t miss out on Author Nation 2025! Secure your spot here: authornation.live