Publishing is Broken, But it Doesn't Have to Break Us
Russell Nohelty
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Publishing is broken, but it doesn’t have to break you. In this candid, no-holds-barred guide, USA Today bestselling author and small-press publisher Russell Nohelty reveals why the traditional publishing model is stacked against most writers, and how to make the industry work for you.
Drawing on decades of experience and dozens of successful book launches, Nohelty offers a blueprint for building your creative career without selling your soul or burning yourself out. You’ll learn how to break free from tired industry myths, connect directly with the readers who love your work, jettison traditional gatekeepers, construct a sustainable creative life. and leverage simple tools and strategies that actually pay off without all the needless hustle.
Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned pro, this book offers real-world strategies for breaking free of the status quo. Packed with straight talk, practical insights, and actionable advice, Publishing Is Broken Publishing, But It Doesn’t Have to Break Us doesn’t pretend there’s a one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, it hands you the keys to design a publishing path that fits your goals, your schedule, and your sanity. If you’re ready to build a thriving, bullshit-free writing career, this book will show you the way forward.
Duration - 8h 51m.
Author - Russell Nohelty.
Narrator - Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E.
Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Russell Nohelty ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Russell Nohelty
Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E
The Author Stack
Wannabe Press
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Publishing is broken, but it doesn’t have to break you. In this candid, no-holds-barred guide, USA Today bestselling author and small-press publisher Russell Nohelty reveals why the traditional publishing model is stacked against most writers, and how to make the industry work for you. Drawing on decades of experience and dozens of successful book launches, Nohelty offers a blueprint for building your creative career without selling your soul or burning yourself out. You’ll learn how to break free from tired industry myths, connect directly with the readers who love your work, jettison traditional gatekeepers, construct a sustainable creative life. and leverage simple tools and strategies that actually pay off without all the needless hustle. Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned pro, this book offers real-world strategies for breaking free of the status quo. Packed with straight talk, practical insights, and actionable advice, Publishing Is Broken Publishing, But It Doesn’t Have to Break Us doesn’t pretend there’s a one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, it hands you the keys to design a publishing path that fits your goals, your schedule, and your sanity. If you’re ready to build a thriving, bullshit-free writing career, this book will show you the way forward. Duration - 8h 51m. Author - Russell Nohelty. Narrator - Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Russell Nohelty ©.
Language:
English
Publishing is broken, but it doesn’t have to break us
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Introduction
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Tech companies lied to us, and it created a creative crisis
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Systemic issues facing authors
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How do we fix these issues?
Duration:00:01:56
What can you change?
Duration:00:10:20
Where do you start?
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A personal example
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Charting your path from style to scale
Duration:00:01:46
Stage 1: Nail your style - 3 to 12 months
Duration:00:01:30
Stage 2: Nail your voice - 3 to 6 months
Duration:00:01:17
Stage 3: Nail your platform - 3 to 6 months
Duration:00:01:49
Stage 4: Nail your audience - 3 to 6 months
Duration:00:02:02
Stage 5: Nail your branding - 3 to 6 months
Duration:00:01:43
Stage 6: Nail your offer - 3 to 6 months
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Stage 7: Nail your scale - 6 to 120 months
Duration:00:03:08
The art of sustainable productivity
Duration:00:01:57
The four phases of a writing career
Duration:00:04:15
Understanding resistance
Duration:00:04:23
The cost of context switching
Duration:00:01:20
The ONE thing principle
Duration:00:02:41
Time blocking your way to success
Duration:00:03:42
Building sustainable systems
Duration:00:03:23
The mindset for success
Duration:00:03:47
Turning your natural writing patterns into audience growth
Duration:00:06:28
The modern productivity paradox
Duration:00:01:40
Engineering winning days
Duration:00:02:02
What it takes to engineer a winning day
Duration:00:04:06
The “boring work” that needs doing
Duration:00:05:43
The reality of failure
Duration:00:01:57
The mental shift we all need
Duration:00:01:41
Why sequels fail
Duration:00:12:23
Book catalog as investment portfolio?
Duration:00:09:49
"How to market yourself without feeling gross about it?"
Duration:00:08:32
Building you back up
Duration:00:07:31
Getting your marketing right so money flows
Duration:00:03:30
How does any of this make marketing feel less gross?
Duration:00:03:37
This is not about you
Duration:00:04:43
How to avoid smashing into brick walls
Duration:00:09:58
How authors can stand out by defying logic
Duration:00:08:22
The psychology of unexpected generosity
Duration:00:02:08
The platform reality
Duration:00:01:44
Handling industry pushback
Duration:00:03:53
Building the structure for your next launch
Duration:00:08:50
Yes, writing a great book people read is marketing, too
Duration:00:02:35
The distinction between writing and “writing as marketing”
Duration:00:06:24
How to conceptualize writing as marketing
Duration:00:07:49
Product-led growth
Duration:00:05:55
The only good marketing is the marketing you do
Duration:00:10:28
Social. Media.
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Social apps: Where relationships drive success
Duration:00:02:33
Media apps: The engine for visibility
Duration:00:02:48
Why trying to do both is a recipe for failure
Duration:00:02:50
The two-step strategy
Duration:00:00:38
Path 1: Media first, social second
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Path 2: Social first, media second
Duration:00:01:32
When is it time to add the other path?
Duration:00:00:52
If you started social first
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If you started media first
Duration:00:03:25
Mastering the art of attention as a writer
Duration:00:02:22
Finding where the attention is: Examples:
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Turning the attention to shine on you: Examples:
Duration:00:01:11
Celebrity Examples
Duration:00:00:44
Practical Implications
Duration:00:00:49
Implementation
Duration:00:04:23
7 unconventional ways to succeed as a writer
Duration:00:07:29
Taking a knockout punch without getting knocked down
Duration:00:03:42
Step 1: Anticipate and research potential outcomes
Duration:00:01:29
Step 2: Recognize the setback early
Duration:00:01:49
Step 3: Make an informed choice
Duration:00:01:06
Step 4: Reframe failure as energy
Duration:00:00:57
Step 5: Take small, consistent actions
Duration:00:00:52
Step 6: Channel energy into a comeback
Duration:00:01:02
Step 7: Reflect and adjust
Duration:00:03:35
When time has to happen
Duration:00:08:21
The art of harnessing chaos magic
Duration:00:02:11
What is chaos magic?
Duration:00:03:35
Harnessing chaos: The C.H.A.O.S. Framework
Duration:00:00:41
1. (C)enter yourself
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2. (H)arness productive chaos
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3. (A)dapt with flexible systems
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4. (O)bserve and learn
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5. (S)implify to rebalance
Duration:00:01:06
The long-term benefits of chaos magic
Duration:00:03:13
How to amplify your message
Duration:00:01:32
What is amplification?
Duration:00:00:31
Owned media channels: Examples of owned media channels:
Duration:00:01:57
Earned media channels: Examples of earned media channels:
Duration:00:01:15
Borrowed media channels: Examples of borrowed media channels:
Duration:00:02:29
The Early Stage: Filling the void
Duration:00:01:11
Steps to implement:
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Indicators you've moved to the next stage:
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The Growth Phase: Building partnerships and expanding reach
Duration:00:01:25
The Established Stage: When Less becomes more
Duration:00:01:30
The Evolving Stage: Trusting the ecosystem
Duration:00:01:34
Indicators you've reached this stage:
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Evolving with your audience
Duration:00:01:12
Breaching the trust thermocline
Duration:00:01:50
What is the trust thermocline?
Duration:00:02:17
Avoiding the trust thermocline as an author
Duration:00:04:44
Building an integrated publishing ecosystem
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the foundation of your ecosystem
Duration:00:02:09
The five-step integrated publishing system
Duration:00:03:07
subscriptions
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The casual reader funnel
Duration:00:02:48
Kickstarter
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landing pages
Duration:00:02:32
web store
Duration:00:01:53
The advanced set
Duration:00:02:56
Bringing it all together
Duration:00:03:43
The Author Stack framework
Duration:00:01:18
1. Productivity vs monetization sustainable
Duration:00:10:27
2. Money as means or money as ends?
Duration:00:07:18
3. Money to growth parallel
Duration:00:05:51
4. How much do you want to make in the next year?
Duration:00:10:39
5. Prioritizing your business using a modified Eisenhower Matrix
Duration:00:03:53
6. Your transition point
Duration:00:08:03
7. Platform, Audience, and Assets
Duration:00:15:53
8. Author success paths
Duration:00:17:25
9. Media channels
Duration:00:02:20
10. Catalog/Retailer sales vs. direct sales
Duration:00:07:17
11. Set your win condition
Duration:00:05:52
Bringing it all together with KPIs
Duration:00:13:06
365 Simple ways to talk about your writing
Duration:00:09:57
365 ways to market your book
Duration:00:33:27
Your next steps
Duration:00:07:31