{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The BookFunnel Podcast","title":"The Artisan Author with Johnny B. Truant, The BookFunnel Podcast Episode 22","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3733,"description":"In this episode of the Book Funnel podcast, host Damon Courtney interviews Johnny B. Truant, a veteran in the self-publishing industry. They discuss Johnny's journey from writing his first book to becoming a successful author and podcaster. The conversation explores the evolution of self-publishing, the importance of building true fans, and the impact of AI on the industry. Johnny emphasizes the need for authors to connect with their readers on a personal level and shares insights from his new book, 'The Artisan Author.'Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setup01:22 The Journey of Johnny B. Truant04:11 The Evolution of Self-Publishing07:04 The Artisan Author Philosophy09:48 The Impact of Rapid Release12:24 Building True Fans14:47 The Reader Journey17:40 The Future of Self-Publishing30:33 Connecting with Readers in Unexpected Places32:01 The Importance of Building Relationships34:03 Navigating the Impact of AI on Authorship36:10 The Value of Being Human in a Digital World38:42 Creating True Fans Through Personal Connections41:20 Innovative Strategies for Selling Books46:08 The Future of Author Engagement49:27 Kickstarter Success and Community Building54:28 Long-Term Strategies for Author Success01:02:02 OutroThe Artisan Author Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnnybtruant/the-artisan-author-your-way-out-of-the-self-pub-rat-raceJohnny's Websitehttps://johnnybtruant.com/Johnny's Substackhttps://johnnybtruant.substack.com/","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}