Why and How to Write a Novella

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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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Why and How to Write a Novella

Between Drafts

53 minutes 27 seconds

7 months ago

Why and How to Write a Novella

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Nat and Nathan dive deep into the world of novella writing and author growth strategies. They discuss their experiences writing novellas as companion pieces to their full-length novels, exploring how these shorter works can serve as entry points for new readers while expanding their fictional universes. They also share insights on why traditional publishers often shy away from novellas, while explaining how self-published authors are successfully using them to build their readerships.

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[00:00] Update on Nathan's manuscript[01:14] Nathan's new short-form storytelling course[03:27] Why migrate to Substack[06:04] Substack Notes and getting more subscribers[11:37] Nathan's novella update[14:31] Novellas as entry points to your world[17:43] Cost of publishing novellas vs novels[29:13] Nat's novella progress editing process[32:33] Planning a trilogy or book series[38:06] Reading recommendations[44:22] Future podcast guests and interviews[47:56] Husk preorders[51:49] Partnering with Readwise for Husk launch

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