Don't Write That Book
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Influencers: How to Ask Other Authors to Support Your Book
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, AJ and Mike answer one of the most common questions they get from first-time authors. How the heck are you supposed to get an endorse...
Amy Griffin: A Breakdown and What You Can Learn From It
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse, while not in detail, it may be disturbing and/or triggering to some listeners and viewers. In th...
The Big Book-Launch Debrief
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike breaks down all the data he’s managed to collect so far since publishing The Money Habit in January 2026. He updates AJ on bul...
How to be Profitable as an Author
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Planning Your Launch 3 – 6 Months Out
19 Mar 2026
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Planning Your Launch 12 – 18 Months Out
12 Mar 2026
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Finishing Your Book when Life Gets in the Way
05 Mar 2026
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New Publishing Path Decision Points
26 Feb 2026
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Deliver on the Promise
19 Feb 2026
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Publishing Pitfalls
12 Feb 2026
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How to Leverage Readings for Book Sales
05 Feb 2026
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Publishing Pitfalls
05 Feb 2026
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Behind the Scenes, The Money Habit
29 Jan 2026
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The First Draft: Structure v. Freedom
22 Jan 2026
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Working on Multiple Books at the Same Time
15 Jan 2026
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All About Sponsorship
08 Jan 2026
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Writing Supportive Content for Your Book
01 Jan 2026
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Author Bios
18 Dec 2025
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You’re Done, Part Two
18 Dec 2025
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You’re Done, Part One
11 Dec 2025
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Emotional Journey
04 Dec 2025
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What I Learned from TV
27 Nov 2025
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Accessibility v. Amazon Exclusivity
20 Nov 2025
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What We Wish We Knew
13 Nov 2025
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Leveraging Author Partnerships
06 Nov 2025
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Navigating Disagreements with your Editor
30 Oct 2025
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How to Structure a Co-Authoring Partnership
23 Oct 2025
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Behind the Curtain: Being a Woman in Publishing
16 Oct 2025
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Back Cover Do's and Dont's
09 Oct 2025
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Showing up for Your Book
02 Oct 2025
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Publishing is a Team Sport
25 Sep 2025
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Life of a Book
18 Sep 2025
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Underdeveloped Core Message
11 Sep 2025
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Cognitive Debt: The Dangers of Using AI to Write
04 Sep 2025
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Speaker Strategies for Authors
28 Aug 2025
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New Book Update: Surprising Marketing Challenges
21 Aug 2025
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Help! Someone Already Wrote My Book
14 Aug 2025
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What Would We Write if We Had All the Time and Buckets of Talent
07 Aug 2025
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Book Sales: Alternatives to Amazon
31 Jul 2025
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Publishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
24 Jul 2025
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How Long Does It Take to Publish Your Book
17 Jul 2025
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Using Graphics and Illustrations in Your Book
10 Jul 2025
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When to Take a Break from Your Book
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Mike’s Best Book Marketing Ideas
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Craft a Reader Statement
19 Jun 2025
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Starting a Podcast to Support Your Book
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Make Your Book Accessible
05 Jun 2025
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Book Development
29 May 2025
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Understanding Bestseller Lists
22 May 2025
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The Power of Inclusivity
15 May 2025
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Post-Launch Reader Engagement
08 May 2025
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The Great Trade Review Debate
01 May 2025
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The Power of Purpose
24 Apr 2025
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Are You a Career Author?
17 Apr 2025
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The Importance of Due Diligence
10 Apr 2025
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Author Gear
03 Apr 2025
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Author Sites vs Book Sites
27 Mar 2025
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Building the Marketing Plan
20 Mar 2025
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The List Everybody Needs
13 Mar 2025
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Author Etiquette
06 Mar 2025
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Substantive Editing
27 Feb 2025
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Writing About Painful Experiences
20 Feb 2025
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Using Advanced Readers
13 Feb 2025
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Using Research in Your Book
06 Feb 2025
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Overcoming the Second Book Slump
30 Jan 2025
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The Biggest Barrier to an Author’s Success
23 Jan 2025
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Pivot and Discoveries
16 Jan 2025
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Important Safety Strategies for Authors
09 Jan 2025
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Turn Your Book Into a Keynote
02 Jan 2025
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All About Derivatives
19 Dec 2024
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Marketing Assets You Need
12 Dec 2024
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Planning the Year Ahead
05 Dec 2024
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Page One Desire
21 Nov 2024
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How to Manage Your Inner Critic
14 Nov 2024
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Amazon Ads VS Tik Tok
07 Nov 2024
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Mapping the Reader Journey
31 Oct 2024
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You Need an Author Community
24 Oct 2024
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How to Document Ideas for Books You Will Write in the Future
17 Oct 2024
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Writing Season Begins
10 Oct 2024
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Should You Do a Live Launch Event?
03 Oct 2024
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Doubts & Criticisms
26 Sep 2024
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Creating Content Based On Your Book
19 Sep 2024
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Don't Write That Conclusion
12 Sep 2024
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Don't Write That Introduction
05 Sep 2024
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Making Time for Authorship
29 Aug 2024
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Are You Qualified to Write Your Book?
22 Aug 2024
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Finding Your Author Voice
15 Aug 2024
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Negotiating Contracts with Your Publisher
08 Aug 2024
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Timing: How We Plan Out the Next Book
01 Aug 2024
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The Great Endorsement Debate
25 Jul 2024
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New Book Updates
18 Jul 2024
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AJ's Monetization Strategies
11 Jul 2024
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Mike's Monetization Strategies
04 Jul 2024
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Ghostwriters
27 Jun 2024
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Front Loading
20 Jun 2024
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Pain Versus Promise
13 Jun 2024
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The Truth About Amazon Bestseller Lists
06 Jun 2024
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Reasons Manuscripts are Rejected by Publishers
30 May 2024
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Measuring Book Marketing ROI
23 May 2024
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Writer's Block is Not Real
16 May 2024
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