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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 & mindsetSo 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
Unknown Host hosts Author Culture Podcast, a arts show with 127 episodes published.
World building is great - until it’s super dated, amiright? But how do you keep your world building fresh, accessible, and irresistible to readers? Build sideways! I recently hopped onto my YouTube Channel for a livestre
One of the hardest — and healthiest — creative skills is knowing when to pivot. Even when it seems like things are going well. The thing is, the Author Culture Podcast didn’t fail. It worked well enough to teach me what’
In this week’s episode of Author Culture, we’re closing out the year with a cozy, chatty, vlog-style roundup of everything that happened in Quarter 4 — from the stories I wrote, to the silly behind-the-scenes moments, to
In this week’s episode of Author Culture, we’re talking about something invisible, essential, and shockingly easy to overlook: the “air” of modern storytelling. Yep—we’re diving into gratitude, communication, author disc
In this week’s episode of Author Culture, we’re diving into Jurassic World: Rebirth — why critics were mixed, why audiences still showed up in droves, and how this “popcorn movie” gives us a surprisingly useful lesson in
In this week’s episode of Author Culture, we’re talking about what happens when writing stops being fun — and how to bring the joy (and curiosity) back to your creative process. Whether it’s burnout, pressure to “get ser
C.S. Lewis didn’t plot out the entire Narnia saga. He didn’t number the books. He wrote the second one first. And somehow, it all worked. This week’s episode continues our celebration of the 75th anniversary of The Lion,
C.S. Lewis basically said: “what if I mixed literally every mythology and Santa Claus into the same world?” By modern standards, that should be a world-building disaster — and yet it still works. This week’s episode cele
You’ve got the idea. You’ve got the vibe. What you don’t have? A clue where to start. That’s okay—today we’re breaking down five approachable ways to begin your book, depending on your creative instincts and mood. Inside
Sometimes “cozy” sneaks up on you. A book about war mages? Comforting. A gentle fantasy romance? Overstimulating. Go figure. In this episode, I’m unpacking my latest reading round-up and diving into how we find comfort i
This quarter has been A LOT. From releasing The Veracin Blade during a whirlwind season with my mother-in-law’s health challenges, to finding ways to keep writing even when life felt upside down, I’m unpacking it all. Pl
What happens when K-Pop stardom meets supernatural & urban fantasy action? A spectacularly fun move that works even when it “shouldn’t.” In this episode, Janeen Ippolito and special guest R.J. Metcalf unpack K-Pop Demon
Writing and marketing don’t have to feel overwhelming. In this conversation with E.J. Kitchens, I dig into how simplifying your approach can create more momentum and consistency. We’ll talk about breaking projects into m
Tired of one-size-fits-all marketing advice? Same. That’s why in this Author Culture episode, I’m cutting through the noise and showing you how to filter your marketing strategy through your unique motivations - your rea
Hey there, Being an author isn’t easy—and no, it doesn’t magically get easier with your 5th or 15th book. In this episode, I get honest about my own struggles and why failure doesn’t mean you’re done—it means you’re lear
Info-dumps don’t kill stories. Bad info-dumps do. In this conversation, Janeen Ippolito discusses the concept of info dumping in writing, particularly in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. She emphasizes the impo
Superheroes… but make it cozy. In this episode of Author Culture, I explore the Fantastic Four as a surprising model for cozy storytelling. Inside: * How world-building makes or breaks cozy vibes * Why “flat arcs” still
Writing doesn’t have to be a grind! In this episode of Author Culture, I sit down with E.J. Kitchens—author of fantasy, fairytale, and steampunk adventure with romance—to talk about her journey from reluctant writer to j
Let’s just face that dragon head-on: one is obligated to buy our books. Not our friends. Not our families. Not random internet strangers. Not even that one person who “said they would.” And while that truth can sting a l
World building isn’t just about the fun, nerdy stuff (though I’m always here for that). It can also be strategic—the part where your dragons, space stations, or magic moose help you actually reach your readers. 🎙️In thi
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