Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/10Fresh 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.TIMESTAMPS[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 projectsSubscribe to the newsletter https://betweendraftspod.comFollow us on Twitter twitter.com/between_draftsFollow us on Instagram instagram.com/betweendraftspod
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