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    Don’t Write That Book

    The “Don’t Write That Book” podcast serves as your guide to crafting your bestseller and embracing your role as an author. Your hosts, Mike Michalowicz and AJ Harper, act as your personal experts, steering you through the intricacies of writing and publishing. Mike and AJ demystify all aspects of creating and releasing your book, offering insights drawn from their own journeys. This podcast will be your safeguard against writing THAT book.

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    Making the Shift from Academic Writing to Transformational Nonfiction Jul 16, 2026
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    Shoutout to listener Irena for inspiring this week’s episode, all about the challenges of going from academic writing to transformational nonfiction. Mike and AJ discuss how to focus on the reader more and why the shift is so hard for those in academic writing. They give solutions on how academics can become more comfortable with writing for their readers.

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    Book Club Scams & Other Bad Ideas Jul 09, 2026
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    As an author, have you ever gotten offers in your inbox that promise you things like turning your book into a movie or getting it highlighted in a featured magazine or make your book an overnight Tiktok trend? Mike and AJ have received hundreds, maybe even thousands, of these emails. It’s simply fishing and scammers trying to pull the rug out from underneath new and aspiring authors. AJ and Mike break down these scams and how to catch them before you fall into their trap.

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    AJ Harper, website

    Write A Must-Read

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    Using Substack to Grow Your Author Platform Jul 02, 2026
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    In this week’s episode, Mike and AJ talk about the use of Substack and newsletters as an author. They discuss what has worked for them and what has flopped. If you're struggling starting out and figuring out revenue generation, this episode is for you!

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    AJ Harper, website

    Write A Must-Read

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    Hybrid vs. Traditional: Revisiting Publishing Path Decisions Jun 25, 2026
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    In this episode, Mike and AJ talk about the pros and cons of hybrid and traditional publishing. Mike and AJ discuss their own personal journeys through publishing their books and why they chose the paths they did. Wherever you are in your journey of authorship, this episode will be full of information you need to know!

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    Books/Resources Mentioned:

    Take Breaks, Work Better by John Briggs

    Time Freedom by Brian Herriott

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    Lindy West: What Happens When Your Readers Are Mad at You Jun 23, 2026
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    Surprise! This week, we have a bonus episode all about what happens when your readers are upset with you. Author of Shrill, Lindy West, was a feminist sensation who became a millennial icon. But when her next memoir, Adult Braces, hit the market, it stirred up a frenzy of backlash. Articles started coming out, and West and her partners did not appreciate what was being said. Soon enough, it snowballed out of control. Mike and AJ are here to help authors who may find themselves in this situation and to show them how to respond.

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    Five Years Out: Bold Predictions for Publishing Jun 18, 2026
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    In this episode, AJ and Mike discuss and reflect on the publishing industry and its evolution over the years. They even share what their predictions are for the future of book publishing. Mike and AJ will be making some pretty bold statements, you do not want to miss!

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    The Coaching Habit, by Michael Bungay Stanier

    The Comfort Crisis, by Michael Easter

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    Why Your Book Probably Needs a Test Drive Jun 11, 2026
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    In this episode, AJ and Mike discuss all about validating your book’s content before and during writing. They call this “test driving” your content, to see if your content really resonates with readers. Identifying where your readers get confused, overwhelmed, or bored helps to improve your book to better serve your audience. Mike and AJ give actionable steps on how to execute these “test drives.”

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    Test Drive Your Content video program

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    Creating Special Editions for Your Book Jun 04, 2026
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    In this episode, AJ and Mike talk about all things special editions and why they might just increase your audience engagement. Special editions are dominated by fiction books, but why not non-fiction? AJ and Mike weigh the pros and cons and why polling your fanbase first is always the best strategy.

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    Books/Resources Mentioned:

    Rise of the You-prenuer, by Chris Ducker

    Different is Better than Better, Sally Hogshead

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    AI is the Kiss of Death for Authors May 28, 2026
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    In this episode, AJ and Mike debate whether AI causes intellectual atrophy or is a potential augmentation tool for authors. AJ brings up both the loss of creativity and the ethical issues of AI’s training data. Mike argues that can be helpful with tools such as transcription and summarization. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

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    AJ's Summer Camp

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    Grifters May 21, 2026
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    In this episode, Mike and AJ address the stinky 800-pound gorilla rummaging through your pockets: the grifter authors. In this audience-inspired episode, they’ll share how authors can come across with authenticity and deliver on their book’s promise and not be the type of author who’s just looking to make a buck? In this world of easy money grabs, learn how to be an author who delivers. This is one you won’t want to miss!

    Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe and leave a review on your podcast app.

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    High Agency Human, by Vickie Lanthier

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