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Launching and Marketing a Self-Published Novel: Nat's Plan for Husk
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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 newsletter partnerships.
He discusses the unique challenges of transitioning from non-fiction to fiction marketing, and how he's leveraging his existing platform while building new connections in the sci-fi community.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] Book launch planning for a self-published novel
[01:28] Writing progress and word count goals
[02:15] Sci-fi vs fantasy novel length differences
[06:08] Typography and book formatting updates for Husk
[09:32] Early reader copies and launch timing
[17:49] Marketing across different social media platforms
[25:11] Podcast marketing strategy breakdown
[31:00] Newsletter marketing strategy
[32:28] Ebook pricing strategy
[37:28] Building momentum through recommendations and reviews
[42:31] Instagram advertising plans
[44:09] Final launch timeline and marketing schedule recap
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