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Zeitgeist, Dystopian Fatigue, and the Rise of Ruthless & Noble Heroes

Zeitgeist, Dystopian Fatigue, and the Rise of Ruthless & Noble Heroes

Update: 2025-07-30
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What’s up with ruthless heroes and romantasy?

And what if the real reason your book isn’t selling has nothing to do with your writing and everything to do with the zeitgeist?

In this week’s Novel Marketing episode, we’re ​featuring an episode of Author Update​. We unpack the massive cultural shift that's changing what readers crave. From romantasy's domination to the hunger for noble dark heroes, we explore what sells and why in the new "spirit of the age."

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • The future of books with morally gray, sword-wielding protagonists
  • How Gen Z’s love for brutal heroes reveals a deeper desire
  • What the shift from grimdark to noble bright means for your next story

​Listen in​ or read the ​blog version​ to dive into the vibes shaping the future of fiction.

https://novelmarketingconference.com/

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Zeitgeist, Dystopian Fatigue, and the Rise of Ruthless & Noble Heroes

Zeitgeist, Dystopian Fatigue, and the Rise of Ruthless & Noble Heroes