Idea Iteration: Borrowing, Expanding, or Stealing?

In this week’s episode, AJ and Mike break down when an idea is borrowing, stealing, or just simply expanding. And how to handle when you find out that someone took your idea without giving you credit.Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app.Books/Resources Mentioned:SimplifiedConnect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read  Free resources AJ’s Socials:Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, websiteAll books Mike’s Socials: IG FBLinkedIn  

Burnout and exhaustion are real, and when it comes to authorship, most of us have experienced it. Today’s topic is your survival guide through authorship. AJ and Mike discuss how they survived the entire process, on top of networking and marketing for their books. They break down how to do it, even if you don’t have a team behind you.  Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app.Books/Resources Mentioned:Simplified Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read  Free resources AJ’s Socials:Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, websiteAll books Mike’s Socials: IG FBLinkedIn  

Are you self-publishing your book and overwhelmed by the costs? Well, do we have a solution for you: Kickstarter! Now, this isn’t the solution for every book, but there are authors who have had great success using it. AJ and Mike discuss a recent Kickstarter success story and why this might be a tool you should utilize too.Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app. Books/Resources Mentioned:Simplified Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read  Free resources AJ’s Socials:Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, websiteAll books Mike’s Socials: IG FBLinkedIn 

On this week’s episode, Mike and AJ discuss when your book launch is a complete disappointment. The pair break down all the different kinds of disappointments and flops that can occur during your launch and how to handle those. At the end of the day, something will likely go “wrong” and all you can do is your best. Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app.Books/Resources Mentioned:Simplified Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read  Free resources AJ’s Socials:Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, websiteAll books Mike’s Socials: IG FBLinkedIn 

Surprise! We have a very special bonus episode for you today. In this bonus episode, we interview debut Author Brian Herriot on crafting Time Freedom. The trio discuss creating a legacy that lasts and the commitment that comes with writing a book.Tune in to catch a complete breakdown of how Brian started with an idea and ended with a bestseller and continued marketing after launch. This is an episode you do not want to miss!Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app. 

Most authors have had this experience: someone approaches you and asks for a free copy of your book. And that request can hurt, since the best way to support an author is by buying a copy. But sometimes giving away copies is in your best interest. Mike and AJ dive into this week's topic and break down when to give away copies and when not to. Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app. Books/Resources Mentioned:SimplifiedAJ's writing sprint communityBuoyant, by Susie deVille Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read  Free resources AJ’s Socials:Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, websiteAll books Mike’s Socials: IG FBLinkedIn  

AJ and Mike discuss how to handle your book blowing up in your face this week. In this episode, your favorite author co-hosts break down the devastating but necessary process of realizing a part of, or your whole book, simply isn’t working. Mike and AJ share their personal experiences and stories behind their own books and concepts “blowing up” and how they survived it. Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app.Books/Resources Mentioned:SimplifiedAJ’s Writing SprintsAJ's all-day Writing Sprint Marathon (registration)Uncertain, TX on Substack (special for DWTB listeners!)Scar Tissue, by Melissa Dugolecki Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read  Free resources AJ’s Socials:Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, websiteAll books Mike’s Socials: IG FBLinkedIn   

In this week’s episode, Mike and AJ discuss the controversy sparked by Tim Ferriss's article, "Has AI Already Killed How-To Nonfiction?" The two debate whether AI summaries have made prescriptive nonfiction obsolete or whether the use of AI everywhere has made humans more desperate for human-made content. Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app.Books/Resources Mentioned:SimplifiedTim Ferriss ArticleAJ's Rebuttal to TimTake Breaks, Work Better by John BriggsAJ's all-day Writing Sprint Marathon (registration)Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read  Free resources AJ’s Socials:Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, websiteAll books Mike’s Socials: IG FBLinkedIn   

In this episode, Mike and AJ discuss panel discussions and why too many authors are not utilizing them. Panels are easier than solo talks and are often easier to get, but have been overlooked lately. They both share their experiences with them and why the invitation to discuss benefited their books more than simply talking about them. Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app. Books/Resources Mentioned: Simplified Big Freakin' Change, by Cara Poppett Connect with AJ & Mike: AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read Free resources AJ’s Socials: Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, website All books Mike’s Socials: IG FB LinkedIn

This week’s episode covers all about pre-orders and when you can start getting orders in. Well, turns out you don’t need to wait for a pre-order link. Mike and AJ discuss their own experiences with taking orders before their books were even linked and other methods to start orders as early as possible. Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app. Books/Resources Mentioned: Simplified AJ's writing sprint community Check, Please! The Disregulated Kid, by Roseann Copanna-Hodge Connect with AJ & Mike: AJ Harper, website Write A Must-Read Free resources AJ’s Socials: Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, website All books Mike’s Socials: IG FB LinkedIn