Planning a Book Launch

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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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Planning a Book Launch

Between Drafts

43 minutes 39 seconds

6 months ago

Planning a Book Launch

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In this episode, Nathan and Nat dive into their respective book launch strategies, with Nat utilizing a bundled pre-order strategy through Shopify while Nathan plans to focus exclusively on Amazon to maximize algorithmic potential. They also explore the complexities of audiobook production, with Nat sharing his experience auditioning narrators and the significant investment required - ranging from $10,000 to $14,000. The conversation touches on the evolution of their writing processes, from the high-stakes pressure of first books to finding more confidence and clarity in subsequent works.

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[00:00] Amazon pre-orders for self-published authors
[06:33] Email marketing for a book launch
[10:55] Planning the timeline for book editing
[17:37] Audiobook production and narration costs
[23:04] Christopher Ruocchio's publishing journey
[28:07] Differences in writing process between first and subsequent books
[31:45] Using AI tools and beta readers for editing process
[35:31] Evolution of the editing process and managing expectations
[41:16] Current reading recommendations and habits

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