Resource Roundup 10/6/24

Writing History Too Soon Awareness of past events is important to determine a current context, a healthy perspective, and a sense of how things change (or not). Sometimes, the long-term implications of an event are quite different than initially thought. |
X Could Prove to Be Worth More Than $44B to Musk and His Companies Is Elon really throwing away his money, or is there more to his X play? |
How Corona Found Success With YouTube Shorts The campaign for one leg of the brand’s Sunsets Festival World Tour saw 5.1 million impressions and utilized several ad formats to drive results. |
Marketing in an Election Year: What to Know and Consider Like it or not, the 2024 election cycle will impact the efforts of every marketing team. Flip through this guide to plan accordingly. |
Redefining AI leadership: How non-tech giants are shaping the future Nvidia, Oracle and Walmart are leading AI innovation in 2024, transforming industries beyond tech. |
SIGN UP for a FREE Author Event on 10/8 Register now to attend Simon & Schuster’s virtual Spring 2025 Preview on October 8th at 2:00 PM ET. Join authors Patti Callahan Henry, Emma Donoghue, Clare Leslie Hall, Tova Mirvis, Dan Nadel, and Alton Brown for a panel discussion with their editors about their upcoming books publishing in 2025. more » |
Agents Speak on the State of BIPOC Representation in Christian Books In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a “significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook. more |
Next Wednesday, I’m delighted to invite you to a special Reedsy Live discussion with New York Times #1 bestselling novelist Jennifer L. Armentrout. REGISTER FOR FREE |
No, You Can’t Stop Meta Using Your Data via IG Story Those “attorney advised” posts are back, but they do nothing to protect your info. |
22 OCT Webinar 2 p.m. ET How to Optimize Digital Ads to Boost Creative Effectiveness Presented by studioID and Kantar |
Reading the Tea Leaves at Book Manufacturing Mastered Digital printing, paper availability, sustainability, and the looming implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulations were among the hot topics at the Book Manufacturers’ Institute meeting, held on October 1 in Boston. more » |
For Authors Top tips for authors: October 3, 2024 |
Amazon launches suite of visual search features The e-commerce giant added five new tech features so shoppers can conduct faster and more precise product searches. |
Top Social Media Conferences To Watch in 2025 A list of industry gatherings social media managers can attend to keep their skills sharp |
Instagram Chief Says ‘Following’ Feed Option Won’t Work IG boss Adam Mosseri says that people don’t actually want a ’following’ feed option. |
3 Suggestions for New Writers Navigating a Turbulent Industry by Brian Rendell | October 1, 2024 Having retired from finance to pursue an MFA, one writer offers tips on embracing a new identity, taking risks, and maximizing strengths. Read more… |
Top marketing conferences to attend in 2025 From trade organization symposiums to gatherings around innovation and technology, here are some must-attend events for advertising professionals. |

With nearly a million sales, Hallee Bridgeman is aUSA TODAY best-selling and award-winning Christian author who writes action-packed romantic suspense focusing on realistic characters who face real-world problems. Her work has been described as everything from refreshing to heart-stopping exciting and edgy. Hallee has served as the Director of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference, President of the Faith-Hope-Love chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), the American Christian Writers (ACW), and Novelists, Inc. (NINC). An accomplished speaker, Hallee has taught and inspired writers around the globe, from Sydney, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, to Washington, D.C., and all places in between. Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide her.