Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The face of publishing has changed forever, and now it looks a lot like you. This uplifting keynote explores how authors have moved from the margins to become the driving force of the publishing world. Whether you’re writing your first book or your hundredth, this is a rallying cry to embrace your power, creativity, and purpose. Writers aren’t just shaping stories; they’re shaping the future of publishing for generations to come.

Jim Azevedo: thebookfest.com/speaker/jim-azevedo

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