# The Cultural Zeitgeist Shift That's Making Indie Authors Rich

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Podcast: [Novel Marketing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/novel-marketing-569504)
Published: 2026-04-08T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.authormedia.com/the-cultural-zeitgeist-shift-thats-making-indie-authors-rich/
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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-h...

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