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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
  • Grifters
    May 21 2026

    In this episode, Mike and AJ address the stinky 800-pound gorilla rummaging through your pockets: the grifter authors. In this audience-inspired episode, they’ll share how authors can come across with authenticity and deliver on their book’s promise and not be the type of author who’s just looking to make a buck? In this world of easy money grabs, learn how to be an author who delivers. This is one you won’t 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.

    Books/Resources Mentioned:

    High Agency Human, by Vickie Lanthier

    Connect with AJ & Mike:

    AJ Harper, website

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    56 mins
  • Two Ways to Make Progress This Summer
    May 14 2026

    In this episode, AJ and Mike lay the groundwork for summer progress on your must-reads. Bonus, they don’t require you to actually open your manuscript and type! This hour, listeners will learn how to gather and bank information from their ideal readers at a time when many of us are taking vacations or otherwise struggling to stay super-focused on our manuscripts.

    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:

    AJ’s (free!) Summer Camp sign-up

    People Can’t Drive You Crazy if You Don’t Give Them the Keys, by Dr. Mike Bechtle

    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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    LinkedIn

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    43 mins
  • How to Get Over Big Nerves
    May 7 2026

    In this episode, Mike and AJ address feeling nervous about the book, either nervous that they don’t have the authority to write on it, to worries it could flop. (And all the other elements to book writing that can stymie an author!) Our duo shares the things that give them pause or outright nail-biting worry because surprise! Even successful authors have worries. But for this hour, Mike and AJ will calm those fears with tips and tricks they use to keep moving forward.

    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:

    “A Writer’s Worst Fear,” by Jane Friedman

    Fearless Writing, by William Kenower

    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

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    42 mins
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