Takevover Blitz for the Art of Writing, 2026

Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for the Art of Writing 2026, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Conference The Art of Writing conference will be held on November 6 in Nashville at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel, Tennessee. This focused, four-session conference will bring together writers, storytellers, and publishing professionals, curated by Thomas Nelson Fiction’s Laura Wheeler. Session One: State of the Industry: What’s Changing, What’s Selling, and What You Can Do About It The Christian fiction marketplace is shifting—and the authors who thrive will be the ones who understand why. This panel of publishing professionals opens with a data-driven look at the current state of Christian publishing, drawing on the latest market research to map what’s actually moving books today. From there, the conversation gets practical: how platform sales really work, what authors can do to actively support their books, and why audio is the format no one can afford to ignore. Whether you’re traditionally published or exploring indie paths, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of the industry landscape and concrete next steps for your own author education. Panel moderated by Laura Whee...