DD is the best forum for writers who are serious about becoming full time authors. I found DD back in 2013 and I wouldn't have hit the USA Today Bestsellers list multiple times without the knowledge I gained from these forums. This is the best group of professional authors I've ever worked with and I've met several of my best friends on DD.
It's just as valuable to new authors as it is to six figure authors! I love DD, I check in almost everyday!
What sets DD Vegas apart from other conferences is the smaller, more intimate size. It's easy to network with some of the best in the biz when everyone is hanging out in the same spot, as opposed to spreading out across the Strip. You really feel like you're part of a community who are all working toward the same goal.
DD Vegas was the best conference I've been to in years. I met a great group of successful authors who shared specific tips and techniques for leveling up my business. As a co-presenter, I was able to share my knowledge about an area of publishing many authors were hesitant to enter. After the presentation, I heard feedback from authors who increased their income using the tips we provided. I also made some lifelong friends while I was there. I can't wait until the next DD conference!
DD Las Vegas taught me the fundamentals of producing indie audiobooks and helped me make a connection to a wonderful audiobook narrator/producer who helped my backlist earn enough money to allow me to quit my day job and write full-time!
It changed me, I began my new pen after that and the rest is history. I stood up and gave an accountability confirmation [...] and that has kept me going! I'm fastly turning into a 6-figure a year author, just a stepping stone to a million-dollar-a-year author. And the friendships I made there will last a lifetime!
Booking was easy, convention area was solid, and the presenters were very knowledgeable. I can't wait to go to one of these again!
Finding a writing community is crucial to success, and Dirty Discourse is my safe place. From craft to marketing to the hard parts of being human to sheer ridiculousness, I have found a home. In addition to it being my safe place on the internet, it's important to me that it's a safe place for everyone. I've never found a more inclusive space in the industry.
The opportunities on Dirty Discourse are only limited by your (amazing) imagination. From building friendships and networking opportunities within your genre, to in-depth studying of market trends, and up to date information on the latest Amazon changes, and way, way more. Dirty Discourse is likely the biggest and most targeted forum for authors who are interested in writing for financial gain or personal pleasure.
Of all the money I've spent this year, my Dirty Discourse subscription is one of a small handful of things that I feel give more value than I could possibly quantify.
There’s a vast sea of information available on the Internet. It’s hard to sift through and find the golden nuggets. DD is a place where you can find a lot of actionable information and talk to authors who make a living with their books, if that’s what they want. I like being in small groups with other authors who have the same goals as I do. Because the information provided to me from 2014 when I joined until now has been exceptionally helpful for my career, I’d heartily recommend trying out DD for a month and seeing if it’s a good fit.
