Best Nathan Baugh and Nat Eliason Podcasts (2025)

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How Much to Charge for a Self-Published Book 49:44

2d ago49:44

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Grab a copy of Husk Join Nathan's author newsletter Join Nat's author newsletter Nat shares his experience receiving the first paperback copies of his upcoming sci-fi novel, Husk, and discusses his strategic approach to pricing across different formats - from hardcover to ebook to audiobook. The conversation explores how Amazon's various platforms,…

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Building an Audience as an Author 46:40

16d ago46:40

46:40

Nat and Nathan discuss strategies for building an audience as authors, focusing on the importance of understanding the difference between attracting writers and readers. They explore content strategies, the significance of engagement, and the role of social media in audience building. The conversation also delves into the effectiveness of short-for…

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Planning a Book Launch 43:39

23d ago43:39

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/16 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 complex…

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How Much Money Can a Book Make? 54:06

29d ago54:06

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Nat and Nathan dive deep into the nitty-gritty financial details of book publishing, from manuscript development to audiobook production. The duo shares their personal experiences with their respective projects - Nathan's progress with his novel and novella, and Nat's journey launching "Husk." A fascinating discussion unfolds around audiobook econo…

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Launching and Marketing a Self-Published Novel: Nat's Plan for Husk 46:42

1M ago46:42

46:42

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 newslett…

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Why and How to Write a Novella 53:27

1M ago53:27

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/13 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…

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$5,000 in 24 Hours: Nat's Initial Success with Book Preorders 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Preorder Nat's Sci-fi thriller, Husk! Nat takes us behind the scenes of launching preorders for his sci-fi novel "Husk." Nat shares his unconventional approach to book pre-orders, choosing to sell directly through Shopify rather than Amazon - a decision that's already yielding fascinating results. Get an insider's look at the realities of book mark…

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Q&A: Best Writing Tools, Building an Audience, Designing a Cover, Release Strategy & More 53:10

2M ago53:10

53:10

Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/11 In this mailbag episode of Between Drafts, Nathan and Nat tackle listener questions about cover art strategy, exploring the delicate balance between artistic vision and market appeal, and share their experiences with various writing tools and technologies that …

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What Happens After Finishing Your Book? (Ep. 10) 47:13

2M ago47:13

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/10 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 Con…

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Getting & Using Feedback on Your Novel (Ep. 9) 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/9 Nathan and Nat dive deep into the challenging process of incorporating feedback during the writing and editing process. They explore how to effectively evaluate and implement reader feedback while maintaining the core vision for your work, drawing from their exp…

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Hiring An Editor for Your Novel: When, How, and How Much? (Ep. 8) 42:17

3M ago42:17

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/8 Nathan shares his experience hiring a developmental editor for his novel, a process that's often opaque to aspiring authors. He details how he found and evaluated potential editors, from scouring book acknowledgments to leveraging AI tools, and breaks down the s…

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The Best Fantasy & SciFi Books We Read in 2024 (Ep. 7) 46:00

3M ago46:00

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episodehttps://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/7 Nat & Nathan dive into their favorite reads from 2024, discussing everything from recent releases to timeless classics. TIMESTAMPS [00:34] Nathan's literary agent querying update [02:02] Nat's manuscript progress and editing timeline [03:18] The Will of the Many …

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How to Draft a Novel in a Month (86,000 Words in 26 Days) (Ep. 6) 47:25

3M ago47:25

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/6 Nat and Nathan dive deep into the intense process of writing a novel draft in just one month. Drawing from Nat's recent experience writing his novel "Husk" at a pace of 5,000 words per day, they explore the practical challenges, strategies, and trade-offs of rap…

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Choosing Professional Self-Publishing over Traditional Publishing (Ep. 5) 52:40

4M ago52:40

52:40

Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode https://betweendraftspod.com/episodes/5 Nat and Nathan dive into the latest developments in their respective publishing journeys. They discuss how Nat's crypto book is seeing renewed success during the current bull market, and Nathan shares promising early results from querying his fantasy novel to li…

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Self-Editing for Authors: Getting Feedback, the "Triage" Method, and More (Ep. 4) 55:23

4M ago55:23

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Get the full notes and bonuses for this episode betweendraftspod.com/episodes/4 In this episode, Nathan and Nat share their processes for getting feedback and editing their drafts. From outlining a "top-down" hierarchy that nails the high-level story before sweating the small stuff, to strategies for soliciting targeted feedback, this conversation …

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Getting an Agent for Your Novel: Lessons from 90+ Rejections (Ep. 3) 46:06

4M ago46:06

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Get all the notes and bonuses from this episode. Nathan shares his journey querying agents for his debut novel, the brutality of getting rejected 90+ times, and the lessons learned along the way. Most importantly, he shares what he's going to do differently with his new novel, and why he thinks he has a much higher chance of success now than he did…

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How to Get a Six-Figure Book Deal: Nat's Journey with Crypto Confidential (Ep. 2) 53:15

4M ago53:15

53:15

Get all the notes and bonuses from this episode. Ever dreamed of landing a life-changing book deal? Join Nathan and Nat as they discuss Nat's journey securing a $275,000 book deal with Penguin Random House for Crypto Confidential. You'll learn the essential ingredients for a nonfiction book proposal that grabs publishers' attention, the art of buil…

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Making it as an Author with Nathan Baugh & Nat Eliason (Ep. 1) 43:37

4M ago43:37

43:37

Get all the notes and bonuses from this episode. 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…

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Between Drafts is Coming Soon! 2:07

4M ago2:07

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In this very short intro episode, Nat and Nathan introduce the Between Drafts podcast which will be launching next week. Be sure to subscribe!

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How Much to Charge for a Self-Published Book 49:44

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Building an Audience as an Author 46:40

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Planning a Book Launch 43:39

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How Much Money Can a Book Make? 54:06

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Launching and Marketing a Self-Published Novel: Nat's Plan for Husk 46:42

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Why and How to Write a Novella 53:27

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$5,000 in 24 Hours: Nat's Initial Success with Book Preorders 52:24

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Q&A: Best Writing Tools, Building an Audience, Designing a Cover, Release Strategy & More 53:10

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What Happens After Finishing Your Book? (Ep. 10) 47:13

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Getting & Using Feedback on Your Novel (Ep. 9) 1:00:03

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Hiring An Editor for Your Novel: When, How, and How Much? (Ep. 8) 42:17

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The Best Fantasy & SciFi Books We Read in 2024 (Ep. 7) 46:00

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How to Draft a Novel in a Month (86,000 Words in 26 Days) (Ep. 6) 47:25

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Choosing Professional Self-Publishing over Traditional Publishing (Ep. 5) 52:40

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Self-Editing for Authors: Getting Feedback, the "Triage" Method, and More (Ep. 4) 55:23

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Getting an Agent for Your Novel: Lessons from 90+ Rejections (Ep. 3) 46:06

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How to Get a Six-Figure Book Deal: Nat's Journey with Crypto Confidential (Ep. 2) 53:15

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Making it as an Author with Nathan Baugh & Nat Eliason (Ep. 1) 43:37

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Between Drafts is Coming Soon! 2:07

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