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Author Culture Podcast

Janeen Ippolito

Where Janeen discusses how authors can think well, do well, and live well in the chaotic publishing world. Using her 14 years of experience as a best-selling, award-winning science fiction & fantasy author of 25+ books, editor/coach/marketing strategist, and publishing house CEO, she"s here to help (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

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13:15

When Writing is Hard - Find Hope and Perseverance in...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2024/11/27

In this conversation, Janeen Ippolito shares her personal journey through the challenges of writing, emphasizing the importance of humility, faith, and patience. She discusses the struggles of completing her latest book, the lessons learned in waiting for inspiration, and the significance of trusting God throughout the creative process. Janeen encourages writers to embrace both the joys and difficulties of storytelling, reminding them that their worth is not tied to their work but to their

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26:41

Does Your World Building Work with Your Scifi or...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2024/11/20

In this episode, Janeen Ippolito discusses the intricate relationship between world building and genre in science fiction and fantasy writing. She emphasizes the importance of understanding genre definitions, cultural influences, and reader expectations. The conversation provides practical tips for authors on how to navigate the complexities of genre research and effectively connect with their target audience.• World building is essential for defining genre in speculative fiction.• Genres

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20:18

Don't Just Write Faster - Write Better (and Enjoy it)...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2024/11/13

In this episode of the Author Culture Podcast, Janeen Ippolito explores the balance between writing faster and writing better. She discusses the importance of understanding one's writing process, the trade-offs involved in increasing word count, and practical tips for enhancing writing speed without sacrificing quality. Plus, why your word count speed might just come down to font choice.Writing faster doesn't always mean writing better.It's essential to assess if increasing word count

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18:35

Ask This First - When Considering Your "Why" in...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2024/11/01

In this conversation, Janeen Ippolito explores the pivotal questions authors face regarding the significance of their work. She emphasizes the importance of asking not just why their writing matters, but whether it matters at all. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she encourages authors to confront uncomfortable truths about their motivations and the changing landscape of the publishing industry. The discussion highlights the necessity of self-discovery, adaptability, and finding

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16:42

A New Era for This Podcast

Author Culture Podcast ·

2024/10/15

Hey there! In this episode I share some of my recent (and not-so-recent) experiences with pivoting my focus and what that means going forward. I'm going to be closing down some things (this podcast is staying), shifting over others, and stepping into some areas that have been really on my heart lately. This is going to be a new, highly consolidated focus that I'm super-excited about - and of course, I'm sharing how you can take a look at your priorities and make solid adjustments as

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22:45

Author Life | Final Podcast Episode (Sort of) and...

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2024/01/16

It’s a new year–and a new start with new goals for Author Elevate! Which includes some moves to new places and new angles (let’s see how often I can fit “new” into these show notes, haha). In this episode I dive into my most recent experience with streamlining my process, including analyzing habits, trying to be everywhere, and dealing with chronic conditions. Tune in for my exclusive tips on transitions, growth, and how to move into the next season well. Plus, where you can find me next!

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55:18

Author Life | 2024 Author Predictions & Your Q&A

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2023/12/15

Want exclusive, secret sauce questions for identifying your ideal readers? What about incorporating theme into your story? How about bumping up your series read-through? Janeen Ippolito tackles all of this and more in this info-packed episode of the Author Elevate Podcast, where she answers a pile of your questions. Plus, she dares to make some predictions for 2024 (and then of course, invites you to use according to your unique goals). Sit down and get ready to take notes in this

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21:37

Writing | 3 Ways to Save Time When Writing a First Draft

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2023/12/08

Have loads of story ideas? Want to get at least a few of them written? Then you’ll need to get solid with writing first drafts! In this episode of the Author Elevate Podcast Janeen tackles three essentials for saving time when writing the first draft of your story. Plus, how to handle writing around busy holiday seasons.

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37:30

Marketing | 5 Common Book Marketing Myths

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Talk about your book all the time. No, in fact, never talk about your book, because that’s salesy. No, wait - “write to market” so you don’t waste your time. Sound familiar? Janeen Ippolito tackles 5 Common Book Marketing Myths in this episode of the Author Elevate Podcast. Includes what marketing really is, why asking is a powerful tool, and the importance of mastering your motivation. Plus, the difference between “sales” and “salesy”. Tune in for this myth-busting episode!

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70:18

Author Life | Successful Author Life While Coping...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/11/17

Feel like your chronic conditions have stacked the deck against your author success? Overwhelmed by life and challenges–and wondering if achieving your goals is even possible? Be encouraged and equipped by this interview with bestselling fantasy author W.R. Gingell, who lives with multiple chronic conditions and keeps going onward. Includes time organization strategies, how she includes characters with chronic illnesses in stories, and when to just stop and rest. Plus, what inspired her

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54:56

Writing | Master Middle Grade Books with Marketing...

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2023/11/10

Calling all authors of middle grade fiction! Or potential authors. Or people who read middle grade fiction–or have kids who read it. Check out this episode with Janeen Ippolito and award winning middle grade author JJ Johnson. Includes how JJ started writing about plastic dinos and living snot, some pitfalls to avoid when writing for middle grade, and how he grew his platform and sales during the pandemic. Plus, what makes JJ a marketing rebel, and how he gets away with it.

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32:31

Writing | How to Use Personal Experiences in Your...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/11/03

What happens when you get personal with your writing–but then also want to sell it? Is it possible to write through your joy or grief, and make it marketable? Join host Janeen Ippolito and guest author and writing coach Sharon Hughson as they discuss personal inspiration and vulnerability in storytelling. Includes how to navigate using experiences you walked through with others, how to deal with negative reviews of vulnerable stories, and how to separate your internal processing from the

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17:12

Author Life | 3 Secrets to Keeping Your Author Life...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/10/20

Overwhelmed with author life? Not sure how to keep going? Janeen Ippolito shares some of our secret sauce tips for a sustainable author career in this episode of the Author Elevate podcast. Includes one essential investment to make, one skill experienced authors have mastered, and why we at Author Elevate keep harping on goals (hint: they really do matter). Plus, we discuss how to prep (and when to avoid) Black Friday promotions for your book.

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24:14

Marketing | 5 Reasons Readers Love Your Book

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/10/13

Want to attract raving fans to your story? What about positive reviews and excited endorsements? We’ve got you covered in this episode of the Author Elevate Podcast. Janeen Ippolito dives into what story elements readers rave about, why your book ending is crucial, and why sometimes it has nothing to do with your writing. Plus, in Our Take we discuss NaNoWriMo - good reasons to do it, and good reasons to skip!

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25:59

Writing | What to Do When Your Protagonist Goes Rogue

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/09/29

Thought you knew your protagonist and had everything planned out–and then they just stopped talking to you? Or maybe you were all ready to explore your story with your protagonist but they’re just not showing up? We’re talking all about rogue protagonists and how to bring them in line in this episode of the Author Elevate Podcast. Join Janeen as she discusses five ways protagonists go rogue and offers many tips on how to get them on track. Plus, she dives into the pros and cons of direct

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39:57

Marketing | Should You Be On Social Media (and How to...

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2023/09/22

Is social media actually worth your time? Does it work for your genre–even if you’re not giving away candles? Janeen Ippolito and special guest cohost Amy C. Williams tackle healthy, practical approaches to social media for fiction authors in this episode of the Author Elevate podcast. Includes how to choose a channel, when to ditch social media completely, and other methods for community building. Plus, why having multiple online communication channels is essential for author life.

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32:32

Author Life | Should You Buy That Book, Course, or...

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2023/09/15

Learning more skills is one of the best ways to level up in your author life and book business. But how do you know which course, book, or program is worth your time? Janeen Ippolito dives into key questions to ask in this episode of the Author Elevate Podcast. Includes how to vet the instructor, how to check the course content will work for you, and how to evaluate if this book, course, or program is right for your budget. Plus, in the weekly Our Take we tackle promoting your book after a

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15:11

Writing | 5 Key Elements to Make Your Story Scenes Shine

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2023/09/08

Want to make sure your scenes keep readers turning pages? Want to make every moment count? We’ve got you covered! In this episode of the Author Elevate Podcast, Janeen dives into five crucial aspects of how to write a story scene and gives you tips and tricks to make them irresistible to readers. Plus, the one area you absolutely need to invest in for your author life success.

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26:27

Author Life | Should You Become an Author Assistant?

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/08/25

Need a side hustle while you’re waiting for your books to take off? Enjoy helping authors and doing routine, detail oriented tasks? Then becoming an author assistant might be the right move for you! But before you jump in, Janeen Ippolito discusses the pros and cons of author assistant work in this episode of Author Elevate. Includes key questions to ask yourself before deciding to become an assistant, the differences between author assistance work and other kinds of author services, and

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38:53

Author Life | Best Practices for Hiring an Author...

Author Culture Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Feeling the marketing overwhelm? Pared down your admin tasks to bare minimum, and still don’t have time to write? My friend, it’s time for an author assistant. In this episode we discuss how to find an author assistant, what you need to do to prepare for an author assistant, and the key to handing off the right tasks. I also share my #1 tip for working well with an assistant (hint: dating isn’t just for romance). Plus, in the Our Take section we discuss the Writers Strike in Hollywood and

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