Nat Eliason

1 month ago | blog.nateliason.com | Nat Eliason

In the last year, I've written two novels. The first one went in the trash and the second one, a sci-fi thriller called Husk, is coming out in May. You can pre-order it here. With Husk done, I’ve shifted my focus to the next two books in the same universe. One is a direct sequel, and the other is a novella where I can go deeper on one of the major events of the universe, the science and philosophy behind it, and a couple of my favorite characters.

1 month ago | blog.nateliason.com | Nat Eliason

I'm extremely excited to share that my post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller "Husk" is now available to pre-order!I’ve spent 90% of my creative energy here the last year, and I’m very proud of how it turned out. It will be published on May 27th, so you won’t have to wait long. In fact, if you preorder, you’ll get it up to a week before launch day. In this post, I'll share:What Husk is aboutThe cool twist I’m taking on pre-orders.

1 month ago | blog.nateliason.com | Nat Eliason

If you attempt to write a novel, one of the first challenges you'll encounter is whether to meticulously outline it or discover the story as you write. “Discovery” writers like Stephen King start with an interesting character or two, a situation, and then sees where it leads, letting the story unfold organically. “Outline” writers like Brandon Sanderson try to map every plot point and character arc before starting, reducing revision time but front-loading much of the work.

2 months ago | blog.nateliason.com | Nat Eliason

One mistake I’ve made in entrepreneurship is not understanding the difference between “cash businesses” and “equity businesses.”A cash business is like an ATM. It spits out money reliably, often immediately, but may have limited long-term value. You might replace your salary quite quickly with a cash business, but it’s often easier to compete with so someone could come eat your lunch, and it might be hard to scale past a certain revenue number. An equity business is more like planting a tree.

Nov 17, 2024 | crypto.nateliason.com | Nat Eliason

If you’re reading this, then congrats, you’re early. I started this newsletter in May of 2021. Ethereum, Bitcoin, DOGE, and the rest of the market had already been running for over 6 months at that point. New narratives like TopShot and Beeple had already come and gone, and the biggest ones like Profile Pictures, Olympus, Axie Infinity, were underway or just starting.