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Nathan discusses his decision to launch a paid version of his newsletter Worldbuilders, drawing inspiration from George Saunders' Story Club. He shares his vision for creating valuable content focused on long-form literature analysis and storytelling, including monthly workshops featuring guest experts from various corners of the writing world.

The hosts explore the current landscape of paid newsletters, examining successful models and discussing the advantages of platforms like Substack. They dive into the challenges and opportunities of monetizing writing through subscriptions, debating different approaches to pricing and content strategy. The conversation also touches on the broader ecosystem of author platforms, book marketing, and the complexities of balancing free versus paid content.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Starting a paid newsletter[02:04] George Saunders' Story Club[07:10] Subscription vs one-time payment models
[11:26] What to write about in a paid newsletter
[18:06] Winning Substack's category system
[21:34] Novella progress and word count goals
[24:04] Nat's plans to transition newsletter focus to books
[29:16] Challenges with international shipping and taxes
[33:17] Upcoming episodes

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