Author Culture Podcast

By Success in the Chaotic Publishing World

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Episodes: 91

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Helping science fiction and fantasy authors find sustainable success on their terms in a chaotic publishing world. Using her 15 years of experience as an award-winning science fiction & fantasy author of 25+ books, editor/coach/marketing strategist, and publishing house CEO, Janeen is here to elevate your author life (and cut through some of the common myths and misconceptions). Includes: -World building guidance -Publishing industry commentary -Author interviews -Marketing strategies -Author life tips -Encouragement & mindset So if you’re looking for a friendly, experienced guide to help you navigate author life, enjoy the creative journey, and stay faithful to your calling, you’re in the right place. Also, we have otters. authorculture.substack.com

Episode Date
Achieve More Book Success By Doing Less
Mar 26, 2025
Pros & Cons of Writing in the Superhero Genre with H.L. Burke
Mar 19, 2025
Unlocking the Secrets of Genre Research
Mar 12, 2025
Is World Building Getting Less Complex?
Mar 05, 2025
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Book Events
Feb 26, 2025
Will Kindle's Upcoming Change Hurt Authors?
Feb 23, 2025
When to Pull Back & Destroy Everything in the New Year (or at least mildly attack it)
Jan 01, 2025
Theme and Message Help You Sell Books
Dec 18, 2024
When Writing is Hard - Find Hope and Perseverance in the Waiting
Nov 27, 2024
Does Your World Building Work with Your Scifi or Fantasy Genre?
Nov 20, 2024
Don't Just Write Faster - Write Better (and Enjoy it) - Top Tips & Fun/Weird Hacks
Nov 13, 2024
Ask This First - When Considering Your "Why" in Writing & Marketing
Nov 01, 2024
A New Era for This Podcast
Oct 15, 2024
When You Should Ignore the Data (and just do what makes sense)
Oct 01, 2024
How to Create Your Winning Writing and Marketing Process
Sep 24, 2024
One Thing Every Author Needs
Sep 10, 2024
Author Business Success Even If You Can't Write Every Day with Tiffany Grant
Jul 27, 2024
4 Top Tips to Help You Finish Writing Your Book with E.J. Kitchens
Jul 27, 2024
How to Handle Author Life Curveballs with Humor with A.C. Williams
Jul 27, 2024
Top Tips for Writing Short Stories That Help Sell Series with H.L. Burke
May 14, 2024
How to Reclaim Your Creativity & Overcome Burnout with K. Michele Moseley
May 14, 2024
Faith-Based Sword & Sorcery, Body Horror with Romance, and Creative Life Balance with Rebecca P. Minor
Feb 21, 2024
Author Life | Final Podcast Episode (Sort of) and Future Plans
Jan 16, 2024
Author Life | 2024 Author Predictions & Your Q&A
Dec 15, 2023
Writing | 3 Ways to Save Time When Writing a First Draft
Dec 08, 2023
Marketing | 5 Common Book Marketing Myths
Dec 01, 2023
Author Life | Successful Author Life While Coping With Chronic Conditions
Nov 17, 2023
Writing | Master Middle Grade Books with Marketing Rebel JJ Johnson
Nov 10, 2023
Writing | How to Use Personal Experiences in Your Writing
Nov 03, 2023
Author Life | 3 Secrets to Keeping Your Author Life Sustainable
Oct 20, 2023
Marketing | 5 Reasons Readers Love Your Book
Oct 13, 2023
Writing | What to Do When Your Protagonist Goes Rogue
Sep 29, 2023
Marketing | Should You Be On Social Media (and How to Use It Well)
Sep 22, 2023
Author Life | Should You Buy That Book, Course, or Program?
Sep 15, 2023
Writing | 5 Key Elements to Make Your Story Scenes Shine
Sep 08, 2023
Author Life | Should You Become an Author Assistant?
Aug 25, 2023
Author Life | Best Practices for Hiring an Author Assistant
Aug 18, 2023
Writing | What to Do When Stories Get Vulnerable with Tabitha Caplinger
Aug 14, 2023
Writing | Managing Your Writing Time and Priorities with Ted Atchley
Aug 04, 2023
Marketing | Essential Jumpstart for Market Research
Jul 28, 2023
Writing | 4 Essential Questions to Evaluate Feedback on Your Writing
Jul 21, 2023
Marketing | Best Practices for Authentic, Effective Author Networking
Jul 14, 2023
Writing | How to Get Out of "Editor Mode" and into "First Draft Mode"
Jul 07, 2023
Author Life | Endings, Transitions, and Charting New Beginnings
Jun 15, 2023
Sales | How to Add Author Services to Your Book Business
Jun 01, 2023
Sales | Adding Revenue Streams to Your Book Business, Part 1
May 18, 2023
Writing | How to Succeed in Less Common Genres
May 04, 2023
Author Life | Best Practices for Using AI Responsibly to Help You Thrive
Apr 20, 2023
Author Life | Whoops, I Wrote A Book! The Story of An Accidental Author
Apr 06, 2023
Author Life | How to Write & Market in the Hard Seasons
Dec 21, 2022
Marketing | Why (and How) to Sell Your Books on Autopilot
Dec 14, 2022
Writing | Find the Best Stakes for Your Story
Nov 16, 2022
Author Life | How to Show Up Successfully (and Enjoy It)
Nov 09, 2022
Marketing | How to Sell Books in High-Traffic Months
Nov 02, 2022
Writing | How to Prep to Write Any Story
Oct 31, 2022
Author Life | How to Write & Market for Entertainment
Oct 05, 2022
Author Life | How to Write & Market to Share a Message
Sep 28, 2022
Author Life | How to Write & Market to Make a Profit
Sep 21, 2022
Writing | Creating a Knockout Ensemble Cast
Sep 07, 2022
Marketing | How to Make Ads Work Without Wasting Your Time
Aug 24, 2022
Author Life | Accounting Tips, Mental Health, and Sustainability
Aug 17, 2022
Writing | 4 Tips for Dynamic Story Description and Settings
Aug 10, 2022
Author Life | Recaps, Writing in Recessions, and Mid-Year Goal Checks
Aug 03, 2022
Writing | The Difference Between a Trope, a Genre Expectation, and a Cliche
Jul 13, 2022
Marketing | 5 Tips for Growing Your Reader Audience
Jul 06, 2022
Writing | Author Biz: Then and Now (Plus Tips for Moving Forward)
Jun 29, 2022
Writing | Yes, Author Life Does Get Easier(ish) + Trope Combos
Jun 22, 2022
Marketing | How to Nail Video Marketing and Book Awards
Jun 15, 2022
Writing | Superpowers, Self-Publishing in Groups, and Cat Taxes
Jun 08, 2022
Marketing | Writers Conferences, Book Graphics, and Naps
Jun 01, 2022
Update | Name Change, New Faces, and One Crucial Industry Tip
May 25, 2022
Ep. 19 - Marketing | Best Practices for Adding Author Services to Your Book Biz
Nov 12, 2021
Ep. 18 - Writing | Writing Jerks: How to Work With Unlikable Characters
Oct 21, 2021
Ep. 17 - Writing | 5 Ways to Nail the Opening of Your Book
Oct 01, 2021
Ep. 16 - Marketing | Best Practices for Getting Great Book Covers
Sep 10, 2021
Ep. 15 Marketing | How to Promote Your Book Without Being a Jerk
Aug 27, 2021
Ep. 14 Writing | Best Practices for Writing Unforgettable Short Stories with Laura VAB
Aug 13, 2021
Ep. 13 Marketing | How to Get People to Actually Read Your Books
Jul 30, 2021
Ep. 12 - Writing | Tips for Writing Characters That Stand Out
Jul 09, 2021
Ep. 11 Marketing | Top Ways to Market Your Books Post-Launch
Jun 25, 2021
Ep. 10 - Variety Episode | Writing, Marketing, and Mountain Dew with Parker J. Cole
Apr 16, 2021
Ep. 9 - Writing | How to Write Characters Readers Love (or Love to Hate)
Apr 09, 2021
Ep. 8 Marketing | Tips and Tricks for Content Repurposing - Part 2
Mar 26, 2021
Ep. 7 Marketing | Tips and Tricks for Content Repurposing - Part 1
Mar 19, 2021
Ep. 6 - Marketing | Make Your Book Promoting Easier with Content Marketing
Mar 12, 2021
Writing | Short Work, Standalone, or Series? How to Choose the Best Option
Mar 05, 2021
Ep. 4 - Writing | What to Do When Writing is Hard (But You Gotta)
Feb 26, 2021
Ep. 3 - Marketing | When You Need to Split Social Media Accounts (An Instagram Case Study)
Feb 19, 2021
Ep. 2 - Marketing | The Most Crucial Places for You to Show Up Online
Feb 12, 2021
Ep. 1 - Marketing | When is the Best Time to Release Your Book?
Feb 09, 2021
Intro | A Warning, an Encouragement, and an Embarrassing Moment
Feb 01, 2021