Between Drafts What Happens After Finishing Your Book? (Ep. 10)
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Mar 4, 2025 Navigating the journey from manuscript to publication, the discussion highlights crucial steps like securing cover art, editing, and marketing strategies. Insights into self-publishing versus traditional publishing reveal unique challenges and opportunities. The importance of building an author email list and leveraging novellas for audience engagement are emphasized. Audiobook production is explored, detailing collaboration in creating quality recordings. Finally, strategies for maximizing reach through innovative marketing approaches and leveraging platforms like Amazon are shared.
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Cover Art Importance
- Consider cover art crucial for initial book marketing.
- Prioritize finding a skilled artist, despite potential difficulty in contacting or scheduling them.
Hiring Challenges
- Nathan and Speaker 1 discussed the difficulty of hiring good self-publishing professionals.
- One artist Speaker 1 contacted was booked until December 2025, charging $2750 for a full cover.
Cover Art Investment
- Avoid using cheap cover art services like Fiverr.
- Invest in quality cover art as it significantly impacts a book's marketability.
