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Lessons in Community Building from 180,000 Books Sold with J. Thorn
Today we chat with J. Thorn about how authors can manage their community, tools and software authors can utilize to build a home for their readers, community business models, and potential futures for author community.
J.’s one of the brightest minds in both the craft and business of writing and it was a privilege hearing his insights. This one’s a real treat!
J. Thorn's Links:
Listen to Writer’s Ink Podcast: https://writersinkpodcast.com/
Join the Author Life Community: https://theauthorlife.com/
Read J’s Books: https://jthorn.net/books/
EPISODE OUTLINE:
0:00 - 1:47 Introduction and Context
1:47 - 3:01 The Changing Landscape of Community for Authors
3:01 - 5:55 Difference between Audience and Community
5:55 - 8:14 Building and Hosting Your Community as an Author
8:14 - 11:27 How J. Thorn Built His Community
11:27 - 18:51 Community Management 101 for Authors
18:51 - 23:05 Why a Community Can be Great for an Author's Business
23:05 - 27:11 Fiction v.s. Nonfiction Authors: Community Business Models
27:11 - 31:11 The Future of Investing into Authors and Communities
31:11 - 35:30 Fanfiction and CCO Licensing
35:30 - 38:08 Finding Your Path as a Writer
38:08 - 38:37 Where You Can find J. Online
38:37 - 44:50 Show Recap
Join our community of subscription authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthors
Free storytelling insights delivered to your inbox each week: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/
And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com
Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome
Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]
ABOUT STORYTELLERS RULE THE WORLD
We help authors break free from publishers, retailers, and big-tech platforms that take advantage of us. The most powerful people in publishing are YOU – storytellers.
Emilia Rose, a multi-six-figure romance author and co-founder of Ream, and Michael Evans, sci-fi author of a dozen novels and CEO of Ream, are here to help you succeed in the future of publishing as the founders of Storytellers Rule the World.
But wait... what is Ream?
ABOUT REAM
Ream is an all-in-one publishing platform for fiction authors.
Ream combines the best features of a mailing list, community platform, and a world-class reading and listening experience into one easy-to-use platform. All for $0 a month. We only make money when you do — and authors keep 90% of what they earn.
You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com
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By Emilia Rose and Michael Evans
4.3
1212 ratings
Today we chat with J. Thorn about how authors can manage their community, tools and software authors can utilize to build a home for their readers, community business models, and potential futures for author community.
J.’s one of the brightest minds in both the craft and business of writing and it was a privilege hearing his insights. This one’s a real treat!
J. Thorn's Links:
Listen to Writer’s Ink Podcast: https://writersinkpodcast.com/
Join the Author Life Community: https://theauthorlife.com/
Read J’s Books: https://jthorn.net/books/
EPISODE OUTLINE:
0:00 - 1:47 Introduction and Context
1:47 - 3:01 The Changing Landscape of Community for Authors
3:01 - 5:55 Difference between Audience and Community
5:55 - 8:14 Building and Hosting Your Community as an Author
8:14 - 11:27 How J. Thorn Built His Community
11:27 - 18:51 Community Management 101 for Authors
18:51 - 23:05 Why a Community Can be Great for an Author's Business
23:05 - 27:11 Fiction v.s. Nonfiction Authors: Community Business Models
27:11 - 31:11 The Future of Investing into Authors and Communities
31:11 - 35:30 Fanfiction and CCO Licensing
35:30 - 38:08 Finding Your Path as a Writer
38:08 - 38:37 Where You Can find J. Online
38:37 - 44:50 Show Recap
Join our community of subscription authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthors
Free storytelling insights delivered to your inbox each week: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/
And join Ream, the all-in-one publishing platform by fiction authors for fiction authors: https://www.reamstories.com
Review/rate Storytellers Rule the World on your favorite podcast app. You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://storytellersruletheworld.com/podcasthome
Thank you so much for tuning into the show! Always feel free to reach out to the team at [email protected]
ABOUT STORYTELLERS RULE THE WORLD
We help authors break free from publishers, retailers, and big-tech platforms that take advantage of us. The most powerful people in publishing are YOU – storytellers.
Emilia Rose, a multi-six-figure romance author and co-founder of Ream, and Michael Evans, sci-fi author of a dozen novels and CEO of Ream, are here to help you succeed in the future of publishing as the founders of Storytellers Rule the World.
But wait... what is Ream?
ABOUT REAM
Ream is an all-in-one publishing platform for fiction authors.
Ream combines the best features of a mailing list, community platform, and a world-class reading and listening experience into one easy-to-use platform. All for $0 a month. We only make money when you do — and authors keep 90% of what they earn.
You can join Ream here: https://reamstories.com