The Six-Figure Author Stack
Russell Nohelty
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Stop chasing algorithms. Start building a business that works.
The Six-Figure Author Stack gives you a proven framework to build a profitable, sustainable publishing business that integrates website sales, subscriptions, Kickstarter, and retailers into one powerful, thriving ecosystem.
USA Today Bestselling author Russell Nohelty draws from over a decade of experience in publishing, live events, and crowdfunding, plus deep conversations with hundreds of six- and seven-figure authors, to lay out a blueprint that empowers you to take control of your author career.
Whether you're just starting out or stuck in the midlist maze, this book will help you:
This is not a list of hacks or recycled advice. It's a practical, proven framework to help you build a profitable author career on your own terms. No guesswork. No gimmicks. Just a clear path forward.
Whether you're new to publishing or stuck at a plateau, this book lays out the exact path to long-term success one smart, manageable step at a time.
If you're ready to take the reins of your career, this book will show you how.
Duration - 8h 12m.
Author - Russell Nohelty.
Narrator - Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E.
Published Date - Saturday, 10 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2025 Russell Nohelty ©.
Location:
United States
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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. Stop chasing algorithms. Start building a business that works. The Six-Figure Author Stack gives you a proven framework to build a profitable, sustainable publishing business that integrates website sales, subscriptions, Kickstarter, and retailers into one powerful, thriving ecosystem. USA Today Bestselling author Russell Nohelty draws from over a decade of experience in publishing, live events, and crowdfunding, plus deep conversations with hundreds of six- and seven-figure authors, to lay out a blueprint that empowers you to take control of your author career. Whether you're just starting out or stuck in the midlist maze, this book will help you: This is not a list of hacks or recycled advice. It's a practical, proven framework to help you build a profitable author career on your own terms. No guesswork. No gimmicks. Just a clear path forward. Whether you're new to publishing or stuck at a plateau, this book lays out the exact path to long-term success one smart, manageable step at a time. If you're ready to take the reins of your career, this book will show you how. Duration - 8h 12m. Author - Russell Nohelty. Narrator - Digital Voice Russell Nohelty E. Published Date - Saturday, 10 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Russell Nohelty ©.
Language:
English
The Six-Figure Author BLUEPRINT
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Building the System
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The Multi-Channel Author Ecosystem
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Retail-Only Authors Are Leaving Money on the Table
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Understanding the Multi-Channel Author Business
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Retailers = Audience Growth
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Direct Sales = Profit Control
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Kickstarter = Cash Flow & High-Margin Sales
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Web store = Evergreen Sales Engine
Duration:00:01:45
Subscriptions = Recurring Revenue and Long-Term Engagement
Duration:00:01:56
Creating Cohesion Across Channels: How to Create a Seamless Reader Experience Across All Platforms
Duration:00:05:13
How the Blueprint Works
Duration:00:02:44
Understanding the foundation of your ecosystem
Duration:00:02:26
The five-step integrated publishing system
Duration:00:02:59
Building the undercurrent of your business with subscriptions
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The casual reader funnel
Duration:00:02:44
Using Kickstarter as the first step in your publishing journey
Duration:00:02:33
Converting success into lasting assets through landing pages
Duration:00:02:30
Adding in your web store strategy
Duration:00:02:02
The advanced set
Duration:00:02:54
Bringing it all together
Duration:00:03:43
Understanding psychological triggers in book marketing
Duration:00:03:03
Building meaningful connections
Duration:00:03:30
Why traditional marketing falls short
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Understanding core wounds
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Pleasure and pain inducers
Duration:00:04:33
X-factor
Duration:00:03:30
Connection deepeners
Duration:00:02:43
Button-pushers
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Understanding life's transitions
Duration:00:03:31
The new parent
Duration:00:01:56
Career burnout
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Moving to a new city
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Transforming book marketing
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Understanding the modern customer journey
Duration:00:02:57
Building your Ideal client avatar
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Anatomy of a customer journey
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Different types of customer journeys
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The hidden depth of customer journeys
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Learning from success stories
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Plotting your reader journey
Duration:00:03:23
The future of customer journeys
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Funnels vs. Flywheels
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Flywheels: How Momentum Makes Selling Easier: How a Flywheel Works for Authors
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The Power of Retention: Why Flywheels Beat Funnels in the Long Run
Duration:00:00:59
Building an Effective Flywheel as an Author
Duration:00:02:03
How a Flywheel Saves You from Burnout
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How to Integrate Funnels and Flywheels in Your Author Business
Duration:00:05:33
Keep the Flywheel Spinning with Ongoing Engagement
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The Real Reason Some Authors Burn Out (and How This Fixes It)
Duration:00:02:20
How to Balance the Two for Maximum Results
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How This Model Supercharges Both Funnels and Flywheels
Duration:00:05:43
How to Structure Your Author Business for Long-Term Success
Duration:00:05:26
The Growth-to-Monetization Parallel for Writers
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Growth Phase
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Monetization Phase
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The Balancing Act
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An example proving my point
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Continuity & Subscriptions
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Building Your Subscription With Intention: The Subscription Model in Action
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How to Build Subscription Revenue That Lasts
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How to Grow a Subscription Without Burnout
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The Reader Journey: From Casual Buyer to Superfan
Duration:00:01:38
How to Structure an Engaging Reader Community
Duration:00:02:08
The Power of Pledge Drives for Subscription Growth
Duration:00:02:46
How Recurring Revenue Changes an Author’s Business
Duration:00:03:42
How to Price a Subscription for Maximum Retention
Duration:00:00:33
Proven Pricing Strategies for Author Subscriptions
Duration:00:03:35
How to Reduce Subscriber Churn (Preventing Membership Drop-Offs)
Duration:00:02:57
How to Integrate Subscription & Community into a Full Author Ecosystem
Duration:00:03:10
Automating Subscription Growth for Long-Term Success
Duration:00:03:54
Why Continuity Should Be Every Author’s Goal
Duration:00:02:41
The Casual Reader Retailer Funnel
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Retailers as Lead Generators for Direct Sales & Subscriptions
Duration:00:01:38
The Casual Reader Funnel—How Retailers Fit into a Larger Author Ecosystem
Duration:00:02:02
Optimizing Book Backmatter to Capture Readers
Duration:00:02:48
Using First-in-Series Promotions to Hook New Readers
Duration:00:02:17
Pre-orders & Exclusive Content as a Funnel Accelerator
Duration:00:03:22
Why Retailer Promotions Are a Long-Term Play, Not a Short-Term Win
Duration:00:03:08
How Retailer Sales Fuel the Entire Ecosystem: How a Spike in Retailer Sales Boosts the Entire Ecosystem
Duration:00:06:20
Advanced Retailer Sales Strategies to Funnel Readers into Direct Engagement
Duration:00:02:33
The Importance of Metadata, Keywords, and Category Selection
Duration:00:01:34
Crafting Book Descriptions That Convert Casual Browsers into Buyers
Duration:00:04:02
How to Position Retailer Sales to Drive Direct Engagement
Duration:00:01:45
The Full Retailer-to-Superfan Pipeline
Duration:00:06:29
How to Track Reader Movement Across Platforms
Duration:00:02:44
How to Optimize the Retailer-to-Superfan Pipeline for Long-Term Success
Duration:00:03:33
Kickstarter
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Why Kickstarter Generates the Highest Revenue Per Reader
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How Kickstarter Builds a High-Value Email List of Engaged Backers
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The Difference Between Kickstarter and a Traditional Book Launch
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How to Structure a Kickstarter for Maximum Long-Term Impact
Duration:00:01:56
How to Design Reward Tiers That Lead to Long-Term Engagement
Duration:00:00:55
The “Simple” Campaign
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The “Experience” Campaign
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Finding the Right Balance
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Why Simplicity Can Be a Smart First Move
Duration:00:01:13
Why Stretch Goals and Community Engagement Matter
Duration:00:02:51
Testing on Kickstarter
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Testing Pricing: How Kickstarter Reveals What Readers Will Actually Pay
Duration:00:01:05
Testing Packaging: How to Find Out What Readers Want Before You Print
Duration:00:01:07
Testing Add-Ons and Stretch Goals: What Extras Are Readers Willing to Pay For?
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How to Collect Reader Data from Kickstarter for Future Launches
Duration:00:00:51
Kickstarter as a High-Value Marketing Asset
Duration:00:02:13
How Kickstarter Momentum Boosts Retailer & Direct Sales Success
Duration:00:02:39
Building a Kickstarter-to-Direct Sales Pipeline for Future Campaigns
Duration:00:04:15
Creating a Sustainable Kickstarter System
Duration:00:01:49
Landing Pages
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Why not a full Shopify setup?
Duration:00:00:33
Why This Matters
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What to Use to Build Your Page
Duration:00:03:37
The Role of Testing in Optimizing Landing Pages
Duration:00:01:19
How to Build a High-Converting Series Landing Page
Duration:00:05:09
Why Most Landing Pages Fail (and How to Fix It)
Duration:00:00:52
Testing and Optimizing a Landing Page for Maximum Conversions
Duration:00:03:37
Optimizing Landing Pages with Heat Maps, Session Recordings, and A/B Testing
Duration:00:04:54
How to Apply These Testing Strategies to Your Landing Page
Duration:00:00:58
Why You Need (a Lot) of Traffic to Test Effectively
Duration:00:01:30
How to Boost Your Traffic
Duration:00:00:50
The Bottom Line
Duration:00:00:38
Building an Automation Sequence from Tested Emails
Duration:00:04:00
The Sideways Sales Letter: Breaking the Pitch into Manageable Chunks
Duration:00:01:48
How a Sideways Sales Letter Works
Duration:00:04:40
The Web Store
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The Problem with Relying on Retailers
Duration:00:03:28
How a Web Store Fits into a Bigger Author Business
Duration:00:01:13
How to Build a High-Converting Web Store
Duration:00:01:08
Why a Web Store is More Than Just a Product List
Duration:00:02:58
Exclusive Bundles: The Ultimate Differentiator
Duration:00:01:59
Tips for Crafting Irresistible Bundles
Duration:00:01:19
Why Conversion Matters More Than Traffic in a Web Store
Duration:00:06:55
How to Drive Traffic to a Web Store (Without Overspending on Ads)
Duration:00:02:19
How to Use Kickstarter as a Web Store Traffic Engine
Duration:00:01:19
How to Convert Retailer Readers Into Direct Customers
Duration:00:01:32
How to Use Paid Ads Profitably for Web Store Traffic
Duration:00:03:07
Automating the Web Store for Long-Term Success
Duration:00:01:12
Why Manual Web Stores Don’t Scale (And Why Automation Does)
Duration:00:02:53
How to Automate Key Web Store Systems
Duration:00:06:50
How Each Sales Channel Fits into the Bigger System
Duration:00:00:59
The Role of Continuity: Turning One-Time Buyers into Subscribers
Duration:00:01:37
Kickstarter: The Best Way to Fund and Test New Products
Duration:00:01:46
Retailers: Why Amazon Still Plays a Role in Direct Sales
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Landing Pages: The Missing Link That Guides Readers to the Right Offer
Duration:00:01:58
Web Stores: The Home for High-Margin, Direct Sales
Duration:00:03:34
Bringing It All Together: The Sales Funnel in Action
Duration:00:03:37
Launching Books for Fun and Profit
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Retailers Are Pushing More Ads
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Smart Pricing and Monetization
Duration:00:03:26
Running Ads to a Direct Store vs. Retailers: Why It’s the Smarter Long-Term Play
Duration:00:05:12
Sustaining Growth Beyond the Launch
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Platform, audience, and assets
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Platform: Meeting the demands of the market
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What does the platform want?
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Differentiating between platforms
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Audience: Aligning your content with reader needs
Duration:00:04:33
Assets: leveraging your unique strengths
Duration:00:05:27
Author success paths
Duration:00:00:21
Virality / writing to market
Duration:00:03:50
Content marketing / Thought leadership
Duration:00:03:17
Launch cycles
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Ambassador marketing / Community building
Duration:00:03:25
Strategic partnerships
Duration:00:03:16
Media channels
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Other marketing strategies
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Promo Stacking: Layering Multiple Promotions for Exponential Effect
Duration:00:03:57
Attention Domination: Maximizing Impact with Limited Resources
Duration:00:03:09
Collaboration & Anthologies: Joining Forces for Bigger Reach
Duration:00:03:15
Influencer marketing
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Afterword: RESOURCES:
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