In this fourth episode of Write, Publish, Repeat, Sean Platt returns to the show and gives us the scoop on Author Nation, one of the largest author events of the year held in the hell hole known as Las Vegas, Nevada. Sean shares his experience and insights from the conference, highlighting discussions on AI's role in writing, the importance of collaboration, and strategies for direct sales and funnel design in publishing. The episode also delves into mystery box storytelling (think JJ Abrams, not Gwyneth Paltrow), the evolution of author events, and the impact of AI on the creative and publishing industries. There's also the guest appearance of a knife or two. You have been warned. For more updates and resources (including our F ...