The Cultural Zeitgeist Shift That's Making Indie Authors Rich

There’s a culture shift underway that most authors aren’t seeing. Even traditional publishers can’t figure out why their titles are resonating. If your book isn’t selling, it could be a cover or craft problem, but it might be a zeitgeist problem. In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from fantasy and LitRPG author Seth Ring. We discuss the biggest cultural shift in storytelling in two decades and what it means for your books. You’ll discover: What’s become of the morally conflicted anti-hero trope What readers are tired of and hungry for A sure-fire way to write a story that resonates for this new zeitgeist This cultural shift puts authors in a uniquely strategic place. If you want to make an impact with your writing and bring hope and change to the world through stories, it’s your time to shine. Listen in or read the blog version to find out how. Times: 0:00 – Intro: Manga taking over bookstores & the cultural shift 2:07 – The grim dark era & what readers actually crave 6:25 – Defining the aspirational character 12:16 – Are we the baddies? Villains, heroes, and moral clarity 26:09 – Materialism, fantasy, and the rejection of a materialist worldview 45:35 – Stories must lead culture: navigating civilizational collapse 50:30 – Rebuilding civilization (America vs. Europe) 55:31 – Why violent heroes resonate now Seth's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkivZ1Ikiw99Bw-QkCr8kXQ Seth's Website: https://sethring.com/ BLOG VERSION: https://www.authormedia.com/the-cultural-zeitgeist-shift-thats-making-indie-authors-rich/ PATRON TOOLBOX: https://www.authormedia.com/patron-toolbox/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/novelmarketing Host: Thomas Umstattd Jr. Guest: Seth Ring #BookMarketing #IndieAuthors #PublishingIndustry