What Happens After Finishing Your Book? (Ep. 10)

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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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What Happens After Finishing Your Book? (Ep. 10)

Between Drafts

47 minutes 13 seconds

8 months ago

What Happens After Finishing Your Book? (Ep. 10)

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Fresh off submitting the final manuscript of Husk, Nat breaks down the steps between completion and publication, from locking in the cover art to editing to planning marketing strategies and the audiobook production.

Nat compares his experience with "Crypto Confidential" at Penguin Random House to his current self-publishing journey, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities each path presents. Particularly interesting is the discussion about how authors can leverage different formats and platforms - from special edition bundles to Amazon's algorithm - to maximize their book's reach.

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[00:00] Overview of post-manuscript submission process and timeline
[02:14] How much does a cover cost
[04:24] The cost of fiction and nonfiction self-publishing
[06:12] Building an author email list
[07:51] Using novellas for marketing and audience building
[18:00] Cover design process
[19:28] Copy editing and proofreading process
[22:49] Designing your book layout across different editions
[25:06] Audiobook production considerations and voice acting
[31:06] Book endorsements and blurbs in publishing industry
[33:45] Marketing strategies and Amazon platform optimization
[41:29] Timeline for book launch preparations
[44:25] Post-submission author routine and future projects

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