Dakota Krout is a successful LitRPG author and founder of Mountandale Press, specializing in LitRPG, GameLit, and cultivation fiction. With a background in computer science and military communications, he brings systematic thinking to his writing and publishing ventures.

In this episode:

• Explanation of LitRPG and GameLit genres
• Building systematic magic and progression systems
• Process of founding and running Mountandale Press
• Publishing success metrics and author requirements
• Marketing strategies in niche genres
• Importance of community engagement

Resources mentioned:

• Dragon Con - https://www.dragoncon.org/
• LitRPG and GameLit online communities
• Mountandale Press publishing criteria: https://www.mountaindalepress.store/

Book recommendations:

• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
• Outlived: The Science and Art of Longevity: https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599
• Something, Anything, and Everything series by Dakota Krout: https://www.amazon.com/Anything-Full-Murderhobo-Dakota-Krout/dp/163766074X

Connect with Dakota Krout:

• Website: https://www.mountaindalepress.store/
• Dakota’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DakotaKrout/
• Mountandale Press’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountaindalePress/
• Discord: Mountandale Press community

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