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135: Eric Jorgenson on Balaji, Naval & The Future of Book Publishing

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Oct 25, 2023
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Eric Jorgenson
Eric Jorgenson, Author and CEO of Scribe, joins the NIA boys to discuss Balaji, Naval & The Future of Book Publishing. Topics include Naval's Almanack, Scribe's innovative approach to publishing, Balaji's anthology, future projects, becoming Scribe's CEO, and book recommendations.
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ANECDOTE

Accidental CEO

  • Eric Jorgenson accidentally became CEO of Scribe Media, the publisher of his books.
  • This allows him unique control over his work, unlike traditional publishing.
INSIGHT

Traditional Publishing vs. Venture Capital

  • Traditional publishing resembles venture capital, demanding high control for upfront payment.
  • Authors sacrifice creative control and financial upside, unlike self-publishing.
ADVICE

Self-Publishing for Control

  • If you seek creative control and financial upside, consider self-publishing.
  • Services like Scribe Media offer professional support while preserving author autonomy.
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