Don&#8217;t Write That Book

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How to Document Ideas for Books You Will Write in the Future Oct 17, 2024

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In this episode, listeners will get the inside scoop on how Mike and AJ keep all of their ideas organized. Both will share their process for collecting ideas and organizing them while working on other projects.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron

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Writing Season Begins Oct 10, 2024

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In this episode, Mike and AJ catch us up on where they are in the writing process, interviews they’re excited about, and hint at the book’s topic. It’s another fly-on-the-wall episode with a never-before-shared look into the process.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Profit First for eCommerce & Motherhood, Apple Pie and All That Happy Horsesh*t, Cyndi Thomason

Never Lose an Employee Again & Never Lose a Customer Again, by Joey Coleman

Questions for Couples, by Maggie Reyes

Get Good with Money, by Tiffany Aliche

*Stephen King did not self-publish Carrie. It was sold to Doubleday in 1973.

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Should You Do a Live Launch Event? Oct 03, 2024

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In this episode, Mike and AJ are back in the debate ring with their opinions on live book launch events. They both explain their values (no ego-centered events!) and even discuss the ROI of big launches. Who will win this round? For those keeping score, it’s AJ: 2, Mike: 0. Will Mike get on the board? Tune in to find out!

Books/Resources Mentioned:

In Search of You, by Kasey Compton

I See You, by Amy Kemp

Everything is Figureoutable , by Marie Forleo

How to Work with (Almost) Anyone , by Michael Bungay Stanier

Never Lose an Employee Again , by Joey Coleman

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Doubts & Criticisms Sep 26, 2024

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In this episode, Mike and AJ address the 800-pound gorilla in the writing room: how to keep the reader on the page until the very end. AJ explains that by just acknowledging where a reader might push back or become riddled with self-doubt, an author can keep the reader turning pages to the very end. (And then telling everyone about the amazing book they just read!)

Books/Resources Mentioned:

50 Shades of Grey

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French Pronunciation Guide

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Creating Content Based On Your Book Sep 19, 2024

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In this episode, inspired by a listener’s questions, AJ and Mike dive into ways authors can use their books to create engaging content. From social media posts to video, the duo shares what is easy to repurpose and how to keep it reader-focused. From newsletters to videos to programs and even to new books, they’ll cover it!

Books/Resources Mentioned:

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie

The Art of Nonconformity, by Chris Guillebeau

A Brief Guide to World Domination,by Chris Guillebeau

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Don't Write That Conclusion Sep 12, 2024

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In this episode, Mike and AJ do a deep dive on how authors should conclude their manuscripts, what elements must be present, and what authors should avoid including. You’ll learn about AJ’s Call to Greatness, the way she recommends closing nonfiction books, with a touching tribute to the man behind the Call to Greatness in Mike and AJ’s latest book, All In.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Jeffrey Shaw, Lingo & The Self-Employed Life

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Don't Write That Introduction Sep 05, 2024

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In this episode, AJ and Mike spill the tea on Introductions, when you need one, and when you don’t. Most importantly, they’ll break down what it should contain and what it absolutely should not if you want your readers to keep turning the page! Listeners will also learn when in the writing process an Introduction should be written. (Spoiler: it’s not at the start of the writing process!)

Books/Resources Mentioned:

John Ruhlin, Gift*ology

Todd Herman, The Alter Ego Effect

Kristina Paider, https://a.co/d/aLoLn3ahttps://a.co/d/aLoLn3a

Joseph Nguyen, Don’t Believe Everything You Think

Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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Ink In Your Veins Podcast with Rachel Herron

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Making Time for Authorship Aug 29, 2024

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In this episode, AJ and Mike break down the realities of the life of an author. You’ll hear them discuss their own approaches to time management and share what impact it’s had on their personal lives. They also share their own strategies for prioritization of all the tasks that go into authorship and how they accomplished all they have in their respective careers.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Never Die Easy, Don Yeager

Bragging Rights, Lisa Bragg

AJ Harper’s Writing Sprint Marathon (October 19, 2024)

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