Don&#8217;t Write That Book

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Behind the Curtain: Being a Woman in Publishing Oct 16, 2025

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In this episode, Mike and AJ discuss the number of women in publishing today, and the answer might surprise you! They’ll also share their experiences in publishing with respect to their gender, with AJ offering a mindset shift she’d like to see in more women who publish. Mike also gives an update on some cool marketing coming for their next book, The Money Habit.

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Books/Resources Mentioned:

Big Freakin’ Change, by Cara Poppitt

Get Good with Money, by Tiffany Aliche

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AJ Harper, website

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Mike Michalowicz, website

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Back Cover Do's and Dont's Oct 09, 2025

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In this episode, AJ and Mike address some important dos and don’ts for back cover copy. If you didn’t know, back covers were so important; now you do! They’ll walk through some cautionary tales, offer ways to increase your visibility and connection with your reader, and even explain what authors should consider when publishing a paperback versus a hardback with a dust jacket. See? There’s a lot to talk about!

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AJ Harper, website

AJ’s Socials:

Mike Michalowicz, website

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Showing up for Your Book Oct 02, 2025

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In this episode, Mike and AJ answer a listener’s email about their fears of doing all the things with respect to marketing their book. Our duo offers sage advice on how to get in front of those fears, and one of the biggest ways to keep moving forward is to send in the troops! They’ll offer organic ways to connect with other authors, how to shift your mindset to go from fear to fearless, and when to bring folks in to help with the big asks.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Oregon Trail

Connect with AJ & Mike:

AJ Harper, website

AJ’s Socials:

Mike Michalowicz, website

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Publishing is a Team Sport Sep 25, 2025

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In this episode, AJ and Mike answer a listener’s question about author collaboration. Not only can authors work together, but the whole process is a team sport! From interviews and co-authors to working with publicists, agents, and more, our duo breaks down the process of working on a book as a team.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

The Desire Map, by Danielle LaPorte

I Will Teach You to be Rich, by Ramit

Young Money, by Kevin Roose

Your Best Financial Life, by Anne Lester

Great Work

by Amanda Crowell

Connect with AJ & Mike:

AJ Harper, website

AJ’s Socials:

Mike Michalowicz, website

Adayla, the Official Pig Wrangler

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Life of a Book Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Mike and AJ have a frank conversation about an aspect of publishing many authors forget: the life of a good book is long! They’ll detail ways they’ve seen authors go wrong and, more importantly, offer ways for authors to go right. If you want to write a book that’s a must-read, this is a must-listen!

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Three Doors

Moby Dick, by Herman Melville

The Alchemist, by Paul Co-ELLE-o

The Café at the Edge of the World, by John Streleky

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AJ Harper, website

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Mike Michalowicz, website

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Underdeveloped Core Message Sep 11, 2025

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In this episode, AJ and Mike discuss AJ’s philosophy on a core message for a book, what it is, and most importantly, how to craft one. They’ll talk about ways to determine if you’ve got yours nailed or if you have to go back to the drawing board, and give listeners tips on how to refine their book’s core message.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Big Freakin’ Change, by Cara Poppitt

Connect with AJ & Mike:

AJ Harper, website

AJ’s Socials:

Mike Michalowicz, website

Mike’s Socials:

Cognitive Debt: The Dangers of Using AI to Write Sep 04, 2025

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In this episode, AJ and Mike discuss the newest findings of cognitive decline with heavy reliance on LLMs, language learning models, like ChatGPT and others. They’ll dive into ways authors can “ethically” use AI and what they miss when they lean too heavily on AI in developing their must-read books and beyond.

Connect with AJ & Mike:

AJ Harper, website

AJ’s Socials:

Mike Michalowicz, website