🧙‍♂️ Watch me build a 7-figure fiction writing business, starting at $0: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/

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If you’re new to my channel… hey there!

My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.

Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing programs on the Internet: Ship 30 for 30 & Premium Ghostwriting Academy.

I have made millions of dollars writing online, so I fundamentally reject this narrative (pun intended) “nobody makes a living as a writer.”

Yes, you absolutely can make a living as a writer. In fact, you can make more than just a living. You can make tons of money as a writer… IF… you’re a digital writer, and embrace learning the new skills required to thrive in a digital world.

Which is why I started this YouTube channel.

Consider me your Digital Writing Mentor!

On this channel I talk about:

- Digital Writing
- Ghostwriting
- Writing With AI
- Self-Publishing
- Writing Services & Business Models

So if you have any questions, drop me a comment on any video and I’ll answer them in a future video!

Keep writing,

Cole

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🔗 Other fiction writing videos I think you'll enjoy:

How To Write Fiction That Makes You Money (7 Steps): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxhFXvmt_2Q

Self-Publishing Fiction on Amazon (5 Tools to Success): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cek3_Iyxwc

The Ultimate Guide to Self Publishing Your First Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qXRe9qvN24&t=163s

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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: [https://yt.startwritingonline.com](https://yt.startwritingonline.com/)

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: [https://www.ship30for30.com](https://www.ship30for30.com/)

👻 Want to enter the lucrative world of ghostwriting? Here’s a free guide to get you started: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Come subscribe to our newsletter (100,000+ readers!) on how to Write With AI: https://writewithai.substack.com/

In this Hot Seat with Cole, we unpack how to grow your ghostwriting business without burning out—by treating outreach like a data-driven game, focusing on one offer or niche to scale faster, and remembering that long-term success comes from consistency, not constant reinvention.

(00:00) Intro & Welcoming Newcomers
(02:00) How Hot Seats Work & Setting the Stage
(05:00) Client Metrics Deep Dive: Measuring Success
(15:00) Understanding Funnel Performance and Bottleneck Analysis
(22:00) Outreach Metrics & Handling Volume
(32:00) Networking & Conferences: In-Person vs Digital Growth
(41:00) Specializing, Selling Services, and Playing to Your Strengths
(52:00) Time Management, Free Work, and Mindset for Success
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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://startwritingonline.com

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com

👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium Ghostwriting Academy: https://join.premiumghostwritingacademy.com/

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Check out our favorite ChatGPT prompts for writers: https://startwritingwithai.com

💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: https://typeshare.co

🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Here's a crash course on how to turn timeless storytelling frameworks into game-changing ChatGPT prompts: https://startfictionwritingwithai.com/

📚 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: https://www.nicolascole.com

In today’s Hot Seat Live Session with Cole, we did some live workshopping and talked about batching your work effectively by grouping outreach, writing, and calls. When to protect your time through boundaries and scheduling (especially while balancing a 9–5 or client load) so you stay consistent without burnout, and why every habit compounds because mastery comes from volume and consistency, not intensity.

(00:00) Monday Kickoff & Wins
(02:08) Ghostwriting Struggles & Poll
(03:20) Lead Qualification Mindset
(07:02) Productivity: Volume and Skill
(12:09) Batching Work for Maximum Efficiency
(21:21) Time Management & Making Tradeoffs
(28:04) Optimal Routines, Habits & Focus
(56:52) Lessons, Q&A, and Takeaways

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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://startwritingonline.com

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com

👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium Ghostwriting Academy: https://join.premiumghostwritingacademy.com/

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Check out our favorite ChatGPT prompts for writers: https://startwritingwithai.com

💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: https://typeshare.co

🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Here's a crash course on how to turn timeless storytelling frameworks into game-changing ChatGPT prompts: https://startfictionwritingwithai.com/

📚 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: https://www.nicolascole.com

In today’s Hot Seat Live Session (09/15/25), Cole does some live workshopping and dives into the strategies that separate average ghostwriters from those building lasting businesses. We explore how to shift from a numbers game to building meaningful trust, when LinkedIn ghostwriting is the right offer (and how to position Loom videos or audits as Trojan horses), and why long-term commitment beats hopping between shiny new tactics.

(0:00) Kickoff, Community, and Mindset
(6:00) Moving Conversations to Sales
(15:00) Deepening Prospect Engagement
(22:30) Quality vs Quantity: Outreach Strategy
(30:00) Scaling & Client Management Q&A
(41:00) Offer Refinement and Branding
(54:00) Finding Fulfillment and Focus
(01:01:00) Handling Team Dynamics & Final Takeaways

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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://startwritingonline.com

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com

👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium Ghostwriting Academy: https://join.premiumghostwritingacademy.com/

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Check out our favorite ChatGPT prompts for writers: https://startwritingwithai.com

💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: https://typeshare.co

🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Here's a crash course on how to turn timeless storytelling frameworks into game-changing ChatGPT prompts: https://startfictionwritingwithai.com/

📚 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: https://www.nicolascole.com

🤖 Want to learn how to Write With AI? Click here: https://yt.startwritingwithai.com/

In this video, I break down 9 advanced AI writing tips for using ChatGPT and Claude to get insanely high-quality outputs—without spending hours staring at a blank page. I walk you through the 3 core prompt types, and show you exactly how I use each one to write newsletters, ad scripts, video content, and even fiction. If you’ve ever felt like your AI outputs are bland, generic, or just “meh,” it’s not the tool — it’s your prompt clarity. After spending 2,000+ hours inside AI tools and building prompts that automate 50% of my writing work, I’m giving you the frameworks I personally use to write faster, better, and with more leverage. Whether you’re a copywriter, ghostwriter, digital creator, or building your own AI workflow—this is your complete deep-dive guide.

(00:00) How I Use AI To Automate 50% Of My Work
(01:01) 1. 3 Ways To Prompt AI
(21:07) 2. Claude Projects
(27:24) 3. Singular vs. Modular
(34:00) 4. Name Your Formats
(36:32) 5. Always Use Objective Language
(39:25) 6. Reinforce With Positive Attributes
(42:16) 7. Use Exact Examples
(45:05) 8. Don't Forget The Delivery Instructions
(46:55) 9. Ask AI To Iterate On Your Prompts
(51:13) One Final Thought

🔗 Other videos I think you'll enjoy:

The AI Writing Trend No One Is Talking About: https://youtu.be/VSawL8YRSlg

What Is Social Media Ghostwriting?: https://youtu.be/WpK36bydVK0

8 Services To Make $10k/Mo As A Writer (FREE Masterclass): https://youtu.be/dqiQO7pLg94

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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://startwritingonline.com

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com

👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium Ghostwriting Academy: https://join.premiumghostwritingacademy.com/

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Check out our favorite ChatGPT prompts for writers: https://startwritingwithai.com

💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: https://typeshare.co

🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Here's a crash course on how to turn timeless storytelling frameworks into game-changing ChatGPT prompts: https://startfictionwritingwithai.com/

📚 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: https://www.nicolascole.com