{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The BookFunnel Podcast","title":"A Pioneer of LitRPG with Dakota Krout, The BookFunnel Podcast Ep 31","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4364,"description":"Dakota Krout\nhttps://www.mountaindalepress.store/pages/dakota-krout\nMountaindale Press\nhttps://www.mountaindalepress.store/\nSummary\nIn this episode of the Book Funnel Podcast, the team interviews Dakota Krout, an international bestselling author and publisher known for his work in the LitRPG genre. They discuss Dakota's journey as an author, the rise of LitRPG and GameLit, and the intricacies of crafting stories within these genres. Dakota shares insights on tracking character progression, world-building, and the importance of branding and marketing for indie authors. The conversation highlights the unique aspects of LitRPG storytelling and offers practical advice for authors looking to grow their readership and connect with their audience. In this conversation, Dakota Krout shares insights on building a personal brand as an author, emphasizing the importance of consistency in marketing and audience engagement. He discusses the challenges of the author lifestyle, the significance of collaboration with partners, and effective strategies for newsletter engagement. The conversation also touches on overcoming the feeling of marketing into a black hole and the importance of genuine relationships in the author community. Dakota concludes with resources for aspiring authors and the value of trying new approaches in their writing journey.\nTakeaways\nIndie authors can find real-world advice on writing and publishing.\nDakota Krout has published 58 books and runs a publishing company.\nLitRPG combines elements of gaming with storytelling.\nThe genre has grown significantly in popularity over the years.\nDakota was one of the early authors in the LitRPG genre.\nTracking character progression is essential in LitRPG writing.\nWorld-building is crucial for creating immersive stories.\nCombining different abilities can lead to unique character development.\nBranding is important for authors to create recognition.\nMarketing strategies should focus on building a recognizable presence....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EqmlD7F0gMQjMspBKXmHG0jl55JLnXxB_PFmB7pEcvo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YmU3/MzhmZGYxYjM0NDA1/ODg2ZDUwNGRkMzUy/OTMyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}