Don&#8217;t Write That Book

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Finishing Your Book when Life Gets in the Way Mar 05, 2026

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In this episode, Mike and AJ share times in their authorship careers when life came hard and interrupted their flow. What steps do they take to keep “in the book” and keep it as a priority? Each shares moments that tested them and what concrete actions they took to persevere. AJ includes her “writing prescription” for when you want to walk away.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

My Favorite Murder, Episode 501 (Explicit content warning!)

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New Publishing Path Decision Points Feb 26, 2026

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In this episode, Mike and AJ hold nothing back and give their listeners every question they should ask themselves when deciding their publishing path. And the sooner an author asks themselves some of the biggies, the less wasted time, heartbreak, and struggle down the road. It’s not as simple as you may think, and you may be surprised by the alternatives our duo shares!

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Joyspan, Dr. Kerry Burnight

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Deliver on the Promise Feb 19, 2026

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In this episode, Mike and AJ talk about the one thing your must-read book better do: deliver on its promise. It isn’t about making pie-in-the-sky promises but understanding your reader and what their chief concerns truly are. It’s about checking in along the way to offer tiny wins. And for the rest, you’ll have to tune in and give this week a listen!

Books/Resources Mentioned:

I Will Teach You to be Rich, Ramit Sethi

Too Much, Terri Cole

The Book of Alchemy, by Suleika Jaouad

Reset, Dan Heath

Take Breaks, Work Better, John Briggs

Time Freedom, Brian Herriot

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AJ Harper, website

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Publishing Pitfalls Feb 12, 2026

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In this episode, AJ and Mike discuss potential pitfalls in the publishing process. They’ll share experiences they wish they could do over or avoid completely, like having too large a first print run and inviting strangers into your home to talk about their big book idea when they’re secretly nude yogis. (It turned out okay, but yikes!) This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Books/Resources Mentioned:

Stig Severinsen, deep sea swimmer

Defy, by Dr. Sunita Sah

High Agency Human, by Vickie Lanthier

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AJ Harper, website

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How to Leverage Readings for Book Sales Feb 05, 2026

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In this episode, AJ and Mike discuss an area of promotion often associated with fiction authors, but one they know absolutely helps authors of prescriptive nonfiction: public readings! Listeners will learn how to create a reading, how to promote it, and how to use that opportunity to increase book sales and readership. And speaking of, you’re coming to Mike’s Monday Night Reading, aren’t you? Check the show notes to register for the free event (and see how it’s done by a pro!).

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Mike’s upcoming Monday Night Reading, where he’ll read selections from The Money Habit.

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AJ Harper, website

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Behind the Scenes, The Money Habit Jan 29, 2026

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Happy Money Habit Release Week! In this episode, AJ and Mike celebrate the release of their new book. Mike updates listeners on launch week activities, what the marketing team has been up to behind the scenes, and how listeners can apply some of the steps to their own launches. There’s even some deep book geekery in how you can print run for your physical copy. Ultimately, it’s a celebration of the hard work our duo put in and a recommitment to providing real relief for their readers.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Mike’s upcoming Monday Night Reading, where he’ll read selections from The Money Habit.

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AJ Harper, website

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Mike Michalowicz, website

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The First Draft: Structure v. Freedom Jan 22, 2026

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In this episode, Mike and AJ discuss the importance of structure when writing a prescription nonfiction book or even a creative nonfiction book, like a memoir. They’re prepared for all the pushback new authors have with respect to a structured outline and solid fundamentals, and will even explain how creating your book's scaffolding allows for creative freedom.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

E-Myth, by Michael E Gerber

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AJ Harper, website

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Working on Multiple Books at the Same Time Jan 15, 2026

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In this episode, AJ and Mike discuss the organization that goes into working on multiple books at the same time. AJ likens it to a multilane highway – sometimes you’re zooming in the fast lane, other times you downshift to focus on other aspects. For Mike, he prefers to be all in, heh, on the writing, then put everything into the next phase of a book’s life. And of course, their admiration for Steven Pressfield’s process of managing multiple projects is the defining “how do you do it?” for the episode. You’ll have to listen to find out!

Books/Resources Mentioned:

AJ’s Authorship Planning Workshop

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AJ Harper, website

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Mike Michalowicz, website