Writer on the Side
Most 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.
Episodes
175 Effective Meetings & Book Sales with Chris Fenning
Communication expert Chris Fenning shares how he wrote and launched Effective Meetings—from wide vs. exclusive publishing to pricing, reviews, audio, and beyond.
174 How Claudine Chi Wrote a 365-Day Strategic Journal That Builds Self-Belief
High-performance mindset coach Claudine Chi joins host Hassan Osman to share how she transformed years of coaching Olympic-level athletes into a 365-day journal that builds self-belief — in just five minutes a day.
173 Seven Lessons from Publishing Book #24 (An Amazon Bestseller)
I share seven actionable lessons from publishing my 24th book, "AI Change Management Made Simple," which became an Amazon bestseller in five categories. Learn about repurposing content with AI, getting early reviews, creating audiobooks in under 5 minutes, and turning readers into email subscribers with high-value bonuses.
172 How 19-Year-Old Jay Yang Published His First Amazon Bestseller
How Jay Yang, a 19-year-old author shares how "permissionless action," cold emails, and a focused writing routine helped him self-publish You Can Just Do Things and grow his audience.
171 Writing a Book as a Business Card on Steroids (Publishing Performance Podcast)
How to write a short, niche book in 4 weeks, repurpose it into courses and content, and use Amazon KDP, Udemy, and Gumroad to grow sales and authority. (From Teddy Smith's Publishing Performance Show).
170 How Nat Eliason Wrote His First Fiction Book with AI Tools
A deep-dive with author Nat Eliason on writing his first novel Husk, transitioning from nonfiction to fiction, using AI for editing, and choosing self-publishing over traditional routes.
169 Writing a Book in 4 Weeks Using AI
A new course about how to write a book in 4 weeks (using AI to write in your own voice): https://course.writerontheside.com/ Some thoughts on what I've been doing behind the scenes to relaunch it.
168 Running 3 Newsletters on the Side - Small Bets Discussion
A discussion on the weekly Small Bets yap about starting and running 3 different newsletters on the side. I also discuss the launch of my new course on https://course.writerontheside.com/
167 Selling $125K in Books on Shopify with Phil Van Treuren
An in-depth interview with author and entrepreneur Phil Van Treuren, who shares how he built a six-figure self-publishing business selling stoic philosophy books—without relying on Amazon KDP.
166 Give Away Your Book for Free?
This is a repeat episode that addresses giving away your book for free (shifting it from paid to free) when it makes sense to do so.
165 How to Sell More Books Using Facebook Ads with Francesco Ambrosiano
How do you start with Facebook Ads to get more readers? In this episode, I sit down with Francesco Ambrosian to discuss the effectiveness of Meta Ads, how to create compelling ads, targeting strategies, and the importance of a professional landing page. Francesco also shares his insights on different ad approaches for fiction and non-fiction books, budgeting, and the significance of organic versus
164 Why You Need a Side Gig
Layoffs are coming. Here's why everyone needs to be prepared by starting a side gig today (a quick backstory)
163 Selling 1M+ Book Copies with Eric Jorgenson
How do you sell over a million copies of a book? In this episode, I sit down with Eric Jorgenson, author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, to uncover the strategies, mindset, and marketing tactics behind his publishing success. From leveraging digital platforms to building an audience-first approach, Eric shares actionable insights for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs. Don't miss this deep dive
162 Publish a Book Quickly With Me Using AI
On Feb 11, I'm launching the fourth cohort of my course called "The 4-Week Write Your Book on the Side" System. More details on www.writerontheside.com/course
161 The Obvious Choice: Behind the Scenes of Jonathan Goodman's Success
In this episode, Jonathan Goodman shares the behind-the-scenes journey of his latest book, The Obvious Choice. We discuss his transition from self-publishing to traditional publishing, innovative marketing strategies, and insights on building a successful business and author career. A must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, writing, and book marketing.
160 How Michael vom Feld Wrote His First Amazon Bestselling Book in 4 Weeks
A great conversation about how Michael followed a 4-week step-by-step process to write and publish a book and become a #1 Amazon bestseller in multiple categories.
159 On Getting Amazon Reviews with Chris Stanley from Mini Book Publishing
This is a discussion between Chris Stanley and I when he interviewed me a few weeks ago about a couple of my books "Don't Reply All" and "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" and how I got Amazon reviews for both those books. He also discusses the Mini Book Publishing model and the awards he kindly shared. Check out more details at: https://www.minibook.news/
158 Want to Publish a Book Quickly (With Me Using AI)?
If you're interested in writing & publishing a book in 2025, sign up to my course starting Nov 19, 2024 by visiting this link: https://www.writerontheside.com/course
157 Why You Should Publish Mini Books with Chris Stanley
Chris Stanley is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Mini Book Publishing Model. He has written and published 27 books, with 17 of them becoming Amazon #1 Best Sellers. On this episode, I talk with Chris about how he thinks about book publishing in general and some of the strategies he uses to market his books.
156 How to Turn Your Book into a Podcast Using NotebookLM
Here's a free tool called NotebookLM by Google that will help you market your book by turning it into a podcast\\Here's a free tool called NotebookLM by Google that will help you market your book by turning it into a podcast
155 Why Everyone Should Start a Newsletter
Here are 5 reasons why you should consider writing a newsletter today.
154 How to Publish a Book on the Side (Webinar Replay)
A live webinar replay of a talk I gave about how to write and publish a nonfiction Kindle book on the side. I also mention enrollment to my 4-Week "Write Your Book on the Side" System course that starts September 10, 2024. You can learn more here: www.writerontheside.com/course
153 Publish a Book Quickly Using AI (With Me)
Here's how you can write a book quickly with me using AI. Live course starts September 10. Check out the following link for more: www.writerontheside.com/course
152 Just Get Started
Here's one tip that will help you get your book written today: just get started!
151 Crypto Confidential: How Nat Eliason Wrote his First Traditionally Published Book
Nat Eliason is the author of Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance. On this episode, I talk with Nat about how he published his first traditionally published book, and the process he followed while working with his editor and publisher (Portfolio).
150 Selling 5,000 copies in 2 months of his first book with Pieter from Compounding Quality
Pieter Slegers, founder of the Compounding Quality Newsletter and the co-author of The Art of Quality Investing: How to invest in the best companies in the world. On this episode, I talk with Pieter about how he published his first book on Amazon and hit the Amazon bestseller list.
149 Publishing an Amazon Bestseller with Adam Tank
Adam Tank is a sustainability-driven entrepreneur and public speaker. He's also the author of Luck By Design: The Science And Serendipity Of A Well-Lived Life. On this episode, I talk with Adam about how he published his first book on Amazon and hit the Amazon bestseller list.
148 Want to Write a Book with Me?
I'm launching my first ever cohort-based course about writing a book on the side (starting June 25). On this episode, I talk about the course and how you can learn more about it.
147 From Udemy Course to Book Deal with O'Reilly - Mike Taylor
Mike Taylor co-founded a 50 person marketing agency, created courses on LinkedIn, Vexpower, and Udemy taken by over 350,000 people, and published a book with O'Reilly on prompt engineering. On this episode, we talk about how he published his course on Udemy and ended with a book.
146 No Longer Writer on the Side
A personal update no longer being a writer on the side (for a short period)
145 Launching a New Idea (an Unlimited Leadership Library)
How to package all your books, courses and other digital products in a unique package that can make you some money.
144 A Novel Approach to Writing Books with Chris Fenning
Chris Fenning is the author of five non-fiction books on the topics of business communication and training. On this episode, we talk about how he writes and markets his books.
143 Publishing a Book in 5 Days with Kelly Wilde Miller
Kelly Wilde Miller is an emerging writer who wrote her first book in just 5 days. On this episode, we talk about how she wrote and marketed her book.
142 Amazon KDP Category and Keyword Secrets with Dave Chesson
Dave 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?
I 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
Amazon 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
Mahmoud 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
Jesse 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
Jane 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
Nupur 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
Maria 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)
I 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
Rick 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
After 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
I 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
Alex 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
Offering 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
I'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
Should 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)
Here 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)
Here 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
Here'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
A great conversation I had with Juergen Goeggerle about how he wrote his first book
122 5 Strategies That Help You Create on the Side
I 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
"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
Logan 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
A 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
A 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
A 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
A 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
Some 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
Here 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
How 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
Seven simple lessons that can help you launch your own book to Amazon Bestseller status
111 ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors - Book is out
Announcing 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
An 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
A 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
Daniel 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
Great 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
A 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
Here'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
Liam 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
In 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
A 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
Here'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
Here's how Deborah makes 5 figures from her services by selling 2 figure books.
099 How to Get Paid to Create a Live Webinar
An 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
Here's how you can use TikTok to sell more books as an author. A simple strategy that doesn't involve dancing!
096 How to Package Your Products for More Revenue
A 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
A great conversation with Espree about leveraging podcasts for repurposing content and establishing yourself as a thought leader.
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