Veronica Yager is the founder of Journey Bound Publishing and a 15-year publishing industry veteran who has guided over 200 authors to success, including multiple #1 Amazon bestsellers. As the former president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA), Veronica brings unparalleled expertise in both traditional publishing wisdom and cutting-edge AI marketing strategies.

Her proven Book Marketing Accelerator system has helped authors achieve remarkable results, including one client who saw a 1,340% sales increase in just three months. Veronica's unique approach combines technical publishing knowledge with practical marketing systems that work for authors at every stage of their journey.

When she's not helping authors transform their books into profitable businesses, Veronica is pioneering the use of AI tools in book marketing, making sophisticated marketing strategies accessible to indie authors worldwide.

The Author's Marketing Foundation: From Metadata to Bestseller

Transform Your Book from Hidden Gem to Bestseller

Most authors write great books that nobody discovers. In this power-packed session, publishing expert Veronica Yager reveals the exact system that helped one author go from 5 sales to 72 sales in just three months—a 1,340% increase.

You'll discover:

•The metadata secrets that boost book sales by 55%

•How to optimize your Amazon page for maximum visibility

•The 90-day marketing system that works while you sleep

•Essential author assets that convert browsers into buyers

Perfect for authors who want to stop feeling like they're shouting into the void and start building a sustainable book business. Veronica's proven strategies have helped create multiple #1 Amazon bestsellers—and your book could be next.

Ideal for: Author conferences, publishing workshops, indie author groups Duration: 45-75 minutes + Q&A

AI-Powered Author Marketing: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Stop Spending Hours on Marketing—Let AI Do the Heavy Lifting

What if you could create a month's worth of compelling marketing content in just 30 minutes? Publishing innovator Veronica Yager shows authors how to harness the power of AI to streamline their marketing efforts without losing their authentic voice.

In this cutting-edge presentation, you'll learn:

•10+ AI tools that save 10 hours per week on marketing tasks

•How to generate platform-specific social media content in seconds

•Automated systems for finding influencers and building outreach lists

•The Author Marketing GPT Bundle that works like having a marketing team

This isn't about replacing human creativity—it's about amplifying it. Veronica demonstrates live how authors can maintain their unique voice while leveraging technology to reach more readers than ever before.

Ideal for: Tech-forward conferences, marketing workshops, author mastermind groups

Duration: 45-75 minutes + Q&A Audience: 25-300 attendees

Launch Like a Bestseller: Advanced Strategies for Maximum Impact

Turn Your Book Launch from Whisper to Roar

Most book launches fizzle out after the first week. But what if your launch could generate momentum that lasts for months? Publishing strategist Veronica Yager reveals the advanced tactics that separate bestselling launches from forgotten ones.

Drawing from real case studies—including an author who went from 7 to 81 ratings in three months—you'll discover:

•How to build a pre-launch team that guarantees reviews and sales

•The virtual launch event formula that drives real-time purchases

•Unique marketing tactics that make your book impossible to ignore

•Post-launch systems that sustain momentum for 90+ days

This isn't basic launch advice—these are the insider strategies that publishing professionals use to create bestsellers. If you're ready to launch (or relaunch) with serious impact, this session will give you the roadmap.

Ideal for: Author conferences, advanced marketing workshops, publishing industry events

Duration: 60-90 minutes + Q&A Audience: 25-500 attendees

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50-Word Version

Veronica Yager, founder of Journey Bound Publishing, has guided 200+ authors to success over 15 years, including multiple #1 Amazon bestsellers. Former CIPA president and creator of the proven Book Marketing Accelerator system, she specializes in combining traditional publishing wisdom with innovative AI marketing strategies.

25-Word Version

Publishing expert Veronica Yager has helped 200+ authors achieve success over 15 years. Former CIPA president specializing in book marketing and AI-powered author strategies.

Speaking Topics

Core Expertise Areas:

•Book Marketing & Promotion Strategies

•Amazon Optimization & Metadata Mastery

•AI Tools for Authors & Publishers

•Virtual Book Launch Events

•Self-Publishing Best Practices

•Author Platform Building

•Email Marketing for Authors

•Social Media Strategy for Books

Specialized Topics:

•Kindle Unlimited Optimization

•International Book Marketing

•Genre-Specific Marketing (Romance, Business, Memoir)

•Publishing Industry Trends

•Author Mindset & Business Development

Testimonial Snippets

"Veronica Yager is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of self-publishing... Her assistance with marketing was efficient and delivered results. I highly recommend working with Veronica." —Jeanette Minniti, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author

"Since our last meeting, I've seen great success with Facebook ads, selling 18 books at full price and achieving over 12,000 KU pages read... about 55 books sold in less than a month." —Mark Shaiken, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author

"Working with Veronica was reassuring all the way. I am grateful for her guidance and patience. Her knowledge and value make the investment a no-brainer!" —Marta Spirk, Two-time TEDx Speaker & Author

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