Launching and Marketing a Self-Published Novel: Nat's Plan for Husk

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Between Drafts

Nathan Baugh and Nat Eliason

27 episodes

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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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Launching and Marketing a Self-Published Novel: Nat's Plan for Husk

Between Drafts

46 minutes 42 seconds

7 months ago

Launching and Marketing a Self-Published Novel: Nat's Plan for Husk

Preorder your copy of Husk: huskbook.com

In this episode of Between Drafts, Nat shares his comprehensive strategy for launching his debut sci-fi novel "Husk."

With just two months until release, Nat breaks down his three-pronged approach to building buzz and reaching readers through Bookstagram/BookTok influencers, podcast appearances, and newsletter partnerships.

He discusses the unique challenges of transitioning from non-fiction to fiction marketing, and how he's leveraging his existing platform while building new connections in the sci-fi community.

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[00:00] Book launch planning for a self-published novel
[01:28] Writing progress and word count goals
[02:15] Sci-fi vs fantasy novel length differences
[06:08] Typography and book formatting updates for Husk
[09:32] Early reader copies and launch timing
[17:49] Marketing across different social media platforms
[25:11] Podcast marketing strategy breakdown
[31:00] Newsletter marketing strategy
[32:28] Ebook pricing strategy
[37:28] Building momentum through recommendations and reviews
[42:31] Instagram advertising plans
[44:09] Final launch timeline and marketing schedule recap

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