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What exactly is an artisan author with Johnny B. Truant.

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Sep 23, 2025
Join bestselling indie author Johnny B. Truant, known for over 100 books including 'Fat Vampire'. He deep dives into the 'artisan author' approach, emphasizing quality over quantity in a world obsessed with rapid releases. Johnny shares his journey from self-publishing to a successful TV adaptation, revealing insights on pricing strategies and the importance of connecting with authentic fans. He also reflects on the challenges of indie publishing, making the case for a more thoughtful, artistic path in writing.
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ANECDOTE

Fat Vampire's Surprising TV Journey

  • Fat Vampire got noticed, optioned, and became Sci-Fi's Reginald the Vampire with two seasons filmed.
  • Johnny even appears uncredited in a window shot in episode one.
ANECDOTE

Adaptation Needed Expansion, Not Fidelity

  • Johnny got a BBC contact who connected him to showrunners and directors who developed his book for TV.
  • The adaptation expanded the story to fill many hours, so changes were expected and accepted.
INSIGHT

Artisan Author As A Career Mindset

  • The artisan author is an end-to-end mindset focused on one-to-few, high-quality creation rather than mass-production.
  • Labeling yourself artisan clarifies choices across craft, pricing, and career strategy.
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