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Don't Write That Book

Don't Write That Book

By: Mike Michalowicz AJ Harper
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The "Don’t Write That Book" podcast serves as your guide to crafting your bestseller and embracing your role as an author. Your hosts, Mike Michalowicz and AJ Harper, act as your personal experts, steering you through the intricacies of writing and publishing. Mike and AJ demystify all aspects of creating and releasing your book, offering insights drawn from their own journeys. This podcast will be your safeguard against writing THAT book. Art Career Success Economics Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • When Your Book Needs to Change in Big Ways

    When Your Book Needs to Change in Big Ways
    Jul 30 2026

    Today’s episode is inspired by a request from listener Mara: “Finding the legs when the original book you envision hits a stumbling point.” Almost every author has experienced a hard stop like this while working on their book. Mike and AJ bring up how many authors may immediately bulldoze their work, but counter how that may do more harm than good and how to save your book.

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    49 mins
  • New Ideas and Developments for Audiobooks

    New Ideas and Developments for Audiobooks
    Jul 23 2026

    You would never believe this, but the last time we made an episode about audiobooks was 122 episodes ago! Today’s episode covers piracy in audiobooks and new ways to protect your books. Audiobook sales are on the fast rise and it’s time that the industry grows with it. Mike and AJ talk about their new ideas and some insider scoops on the changes occurring in publishing.

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    Books/Resources Mentioned:

    The Money Habit for FREE

    David Lawrence, Audiobook Coach and Audible Producer

    The Biology of Trauma, by Dr. Aimie Apigian

    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

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    51 mins
  • Making the Shift from Academic Writing to Transformational Nonfiction

    Making the Shift from Academic Writing to Transformational Nonfiction
    Jul 16 2026

    Shoutout to listener Irena for inspiring this week’s episode, all about the challenges of going from academic writing to transformational nonfiction. Mike and AJ discuss how to focus on the reader more and why the shift is so hard for those in academic writing. They give solutions on how academics can become more comfortable with writing for their readers.

    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:

    Page Two Simplified

    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
    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
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I've learned a lot from this podcast. The hosts give practical guidance, and real world examples. The audio/volume is a bit uneven, which can be a bit irritating, but the hosts have great rapport.

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