Writer on the Side
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsMost employees want to write a book but don’t have the time to write or don’t know where to start. This podcast will show you how to get your nonfiction book published while working a full-time job. You'll also get simple tips about launching and marketing your book.
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142 Amazon KDP Category and Keyword Secrets with Dave Chesson
March 20, 2024 06:30 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MBDave is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com. On this episode, we talk about Amazon KDP tips & strategies that authors can use for their books.
141 Is Something Fishy Going on with Books on Amazon?
March 06, 2024 06:30 - 8 minutes - 13 MBI stumbled on a new strategy that some authors might be using to publish multiple books on Amazon using AI.
140 Trying Amazon's Virtual Voice Service for an Audiobook
February 21, 2024 06:30 - 16 minutes - 22 MBAmazon KDP released a new audiobook service called Virtual Voice that uses computer-generated narration. Here are some thoughts about trying the service out.
139 Marketing a Philosophy Book with Mahmoud Rasmi
February 07, 2024 06:30 - 47 minutes - 66.4 MBMahmoud Rasmi is the author of Philosophy for Business Leaders. On this episode, we talk about how he wrote and marketed his book.
138 10,000 Book Copies Sold in 3 Months with Jesse J. Anderson
January 24, 2024 06:30 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MBJesse J. Anderson is the author of Extra Focus, a book about guiding people on adult ADHD. On this episode, we talk about how he sold 10,000 copies in the first 3 months.
137 Co-authoring a Book to Create Change with Jane Leu
January 10, 2024 06:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBJane Leu is the author of Unicorns Unite, a book about how nonprofits and foundations can build epic partnerships. On this episode, we talk about how she co-authored the book.
136 Using a Book for Impact with Nupur Saxena
December 27, 2023 06:30 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBNupur Saxena is the author of The IMPACT Roadmap, a book about how to scale profit with purpose. On this episode, we talk about how she uses her book for impact.
135 Using a Book to Become the Go-To Person in Your Field with Maria Gallo
December 13, 2023 05:30 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBMaria Gallo is the author of The Alumni Way, a book about how to build value from your university investment. On this episode, we talk about how she uses her book as a business card.
134 I Published a One-Page Book (Why You Should Write Shorter Books)
November 29, 2023 05:30 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBI recently published a 1-page book called “This Book is One Page Long” as an experiment. Here are some lessons learned.
133 $150K from One Book via Speaking Engagements with Rick Lewis
November 15, 2023 05:30 - 48 minutes - 68.1 MBRick Lewis has made over $150,000 in book sales from relying on a single marketing channel: speaking. No Amazon. No other platforms or distribution channels. Just back-of-the-room sales after speaking engagements.
132 How I Create on the Side Using 5 Simple Ideas
November 01, 2023 05:30 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBAfter 20 books (100K readers) and 12 courses (320K students), I learned a few lessons about how to create on the side. Here are 5 key ideas you can apply today.
131 A New Book in 48 Hours with ChatGPT
October 18, 2023 05:30 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBI recently published “Inverse Leadership” in 48 hours (using ChatGPT). This started out as a joke. Here’s the story.
130 Alex Hormozi's $100M Leads Book Launch
October 04, 2023 05:30 - 14 minutes - 20 MBAlex Hormozi recently launched his $100M Leads book and gave a lot of value away for free. Some thoughts on that.
129 The Power of Offering Your Book for Free
September 20, 2023 05:30 - 16 minutes - 17.8 MBOffering your book for free can be a great strategy for authors. Here are some benefits for doing so.
128 How I Research my Travel Book Series
September 06, 2023 05:30 - 20 minutes - 29.3 MBI’m writing a new book about traveling to a new city with kids. Here’s the approach I take to research it.
127 It's Okay Not to Create When You Don't Feel Like It
August 23, 2023 05:30 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBShould you force yourself to write books or create courses when you don’t feel like it? A short episode discussing the point.
126 Questions about Creating on the Side (Part 2 of 2)
August 09, 2023 05:30 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MBHere are some of the top questions and answers I usually get about creating on the side (publishing books & courses).
125 Questions about Creating on the Side (Part 1 of 2)
July 26, 2023 05:30 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBHere are some of the top questions and answers I usually get about creating on the side (publishing books & courses).
124 Luca Dellanna on How He Published 9 Books on the Side
July 12, 2023 05:30 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBHere’s the end-to-end process that Luca follows to publish multiple nonfiction books while working as a management consultant
123 Juergen Goeggerle on How he Published his First Book
June 28, 2023 05:30 - 40 minutes - 56 MBA great conversation I had with Juergen Goeggerle about how he wrote his first book
122 5 Strategies That Help You Create on the Side
June 14, 2023 05:30 - 11 minutes - 17.4 MBI just surpassed 92,000 readers on Amazon and 300,000 students on Udemy. Here are the 5 strategies I use to help me create on the side.
121 New Book Published in 10 Hours: A Repurposing Strategy That Works
May 31, 2023 05:30 - 15 minutes - 22.9 MB“ChatGPT for Better Business Communication” was repurposed from a short course and launched in 10 hours. Here are some ideas about how you can leverage this strategy for your own products.
120 ChatGPT and the Future of Writing with Logan Kilpatrick
May 17, 2023 05:30 - 43 minutes - 60.7 MBLogan Kilpatrick from OpenAI talks about ChatGPT and how it's already disrupting the world of writing.
119 A Portfolio of Side Hustles Conversation with Mahmoud Rasmi
May 03, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBA great conversation I had with Mahmoud Rasmi on his Marketplace Discussions podcast about building a portfolio of side hustles (including books and courses) while working a full-time job.
118 4 Reasons Why Every Employee Should Write a Nonfiction Book
April 19, 2023 05:30 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBA repeat episode of how writing a book on the side will help you establish yourself as an expert, make some money, learn new skills, and get exposure to exciting opportunities.
117 Updating "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" on KDP
April 05, 2023 05:30 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBA quick about how and when to update your book on Amazon KDP to take advantage of marketing trends.
116 How to Write Books on the Side with Arvid Kahl
March 22, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBA great conversation with Arvid Kahl on his Bootstrapped Founder podcast about how I write books on the side.
115 650 Sales in 10 Days from Mitra Raman's First Book
March 08, 2023 06:30 - 31 minutes - 44.9 MBSome tips and ideas from Mitra on how “Crush The Engineering Management Interview” sold hundreds of copies in the first 10 days.
114 How to Write a Book using Notion with Tanya Moushi
February 22, 2023 06:30 - 36 minutes - 51 MBHere are some tips that will help you write your book by organizing your thoughts using Notion.
113 Three Quick Questions About Writing a Book on the Side
February 08, 2023 06:30 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBHow long is a short book? How do you decide on a book topic? How do you write a great outline?
112 Lessons from "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" becoming an Amazon #1 Bestseller
January 25, 2023 06:30 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MBSeven simple lessons that can help you launch your own book to Amazon Bestseller status
111 ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors - Book is out
January 11, 2023 06:30 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBAnnouncing the launch of "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" - a short book that will help you write better, faster, and more effectively. This book was written with the help of ChatGPT.
110 ChatGPT and the Future of Writing
December 28, 2022 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.9 MBAn introduction to ChatGPT by OpenAI and how it will affect writers going forward. This episode was mainly written by a ChatGPT prompt.
109 Why I Said No to a Top 10 Book Publisher
November 30, 2022 06:30 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBA repeat episode about the three reasons why I said no to a top 10 publisher when they wanted to republish my "Influencing Virtual Teams" book
108 $400K+ in One Year from One Course: Thinking in Small Bets with Daniel Vassallo
November 16, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBDaniel Vassallo talks about how he thinks of businesses as Small Bets, and how he grew multiple products to over 6 figures. His latest course brought in over $400,000 in the last year alone, and in this episode, he discusses his philosophy and approach to how he built it along with a thriving community.
107 How to Start a Successful Newsletter with Louie Bacaj
November 02, 2022 05:31 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBGreat insights about how to decide on a topic for a newsletter, how to write it, and how often you should send it out. Louie also talks about how you can make money from a newsletter, and what tools you can use.
106 How Nick Gray Sold 5,000 Copies of His First Book in 3 Months
October 19, 2022 05:05 - 44 minutes - 62.3 MBA great conversation with Nick Gray about how he launched and marketed his book "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party"
105 How to Make Money using Amazon Affiliate Links
September 28, 2022 05:01 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBHere’s a step-by-step guide that shows you how to create Amazon affiliate links for your own books
104 How to Write a WSJ Bestseller as a First Time Author with Liam Martin
September 14, 2022 05:38 - 55 minutes - 77.5 MBLiam Martin is the co-author of Running Remote, a book that recently hit the WSJ bestseller list. Here are some insights from him about how he wrote and published a book.
103 How to Write an Outline for your Nonfiction Book
August 31, 2022 05:23 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, I cover a simple framework that shows you how to write an outline for your short nonfiction book. You’ll start with a concise introduction, then cover the main content, and then wrap up with a concise conclusion.
102 How Maneetpaul Singh used his YouTube Audience to Launch an Amazon Bestseller
August 17, 2022 05:34 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBA strategy that leveraged his existing subscribers to sell copies of his first book.
101 The Benefits of Building a Book in Public with Kevon Cheung
August 03, 2022 05:30 - 46 minutes - 64.7 MBHere’s how Kevon Cheung wrote “Find Joy in Chaos” in public and made $4,000 in the first few weeks.
100 Hybrid Publishing and Using Books to Upsell Coaching & Speaking Services with Deborah Grayson Riegel
July 20, 2022 05:26 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBHere’s how Deborah makes 5 figures from her services by selling 2 figure books.
099 How to Get Paid to Create a Live Webinar
July 06, 2022 05:10 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBAn actual example of how to create an online digital product using free tools and without spending more than two hours on it
098 How Authors can use TikTok to Market their Books with Elliot Padfield
June 22, 2022 05:19 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBHere’s how you can use TikTok to sell more books as an author. A simple strategy that doesn’t involve dancing!
097 $180K from Writing Tech Books with Greg Lim
June 08, 2022 05:08 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBGreg is an author of bestselling tech books. He's sold more than 50,000 copies and generated over $180k in royalties through organic sales on Amazon (on the side).
096 How to Package Your Products for More Revenue
May 25, 2022 23:16 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBA simple strategy that helps you unlock more revenue streams by packaging your digital products into one main product (real example).
095 Podcasting for Thought Leadership with Espree Devora
May 11, 2022 05:36 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBA great conversation with Espree about leveraging podcasts for repurposing content and establishing yourself as a thought leader.
094 How to Write and Publish a Book in 4 Hours
April 27, 2022 05:57 - 16 minutes - 24.2 MBHere's a step by step example of how I wrote and published a book on a Sunday afternoon by repurposing some older material.
How to Write and Publish a Book in 4 Hours
April 27, 2022 05:57 - 16 minutes - 24.2 MBHere's a step by step example of how I wrote and published a book on a Sunday afternoon by repurposing some older material.