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Between Drafts

Nathan Baugh and Nat Eliason

27 episodes

6 days ago

Are you an aspiring author dreaming of writing full-time? Join Nathan and Nat, two online writers navigating the murky waters of the publishing world, as they pull back the curtain on their journeys to becoming professional authors. With refreshing honesty and hard-won insights, they'll share the ups and downs, rejections and victories, and get real about their numbers, pitches, and publishing experiences. Whether you're hoping to publish fiction or nonfiction, traditionally or independently, this is a candid, unfiltered look at what it really takes.

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Are you an aspiring author dreaming of writing full-time? Join Nathan and Nat, two online writers navigating the murky waters of the publishing world, as they pull back the curtain on their journeys to becoming professional authors. With refreshing honesty and hard-won insights, they'll share the ups and downs, rejections and victories, and get real about their numbers, pitches, and publishing experiences. Whether you're hoping to publish fiction or nonfiction, traditionally or independently, this is a candid, unfiltered look at what it really takes.

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How Much Money Can a Book Make?

Between Drafts

54 minutes 6 seconds

6 months ago

How Much Money Can a Book Make?

Nat and Nathan dive deep into the nitty-gritty financial details of book publishing, from manuscript development to audiobook production. The duo shares their personal experiences with their respective projects - Nathan's progress with his novel and novella, and Nat's journey launching "Husk."

A fascinating discussion unfolds around audiobook economics and distribution, revealing surprising insights about the industry's payment structures and the stark differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing routes. The hosts explore various platforms' revenue shares, production costs, and the strategic decisions authors must make when bringing their books to audio format.

The episode concludes with the exciting announcement of the Between Drafts book club, where they'll be reading and discussing popular sci-fi and fantasy books monthly, starting with Christopher Ruocchio's "Empire of Silence." They also share an intriguing analysis of the success of "Dungeon Crawler Carl," offering a glimpse into the potential earnings of successful indie authors in today's publishing landscape.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Between Drafts book club
[00:41] Nathan's novel editing progress
[01:40] Nathan's novella writing progress
[03:30] Amazon's "under two hours" reading category
[08:44] Nat's progress on novella and Husk 2
[11:25] Writing productivity and daily word count goals
[12:21] From underwriting to longer manuscripts
[17:05] Finding and selecting a book cover designer
[19:14] The audiobook production process
[31:21] Amazon's audiobook pricing and revenue structure
[35:32] Calculating optimal word count for novellas
[41:56] Book club format and first selection announcement
[44:48] Deep dive into "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series success
[49:52] How much a popular book can make

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