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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
  • Creating Special Editions for Your Book

    Creating Special Editions for Your Book
    Jun 4 2026

    In this episode, AJ and Mike talk about all things special editions and why they might just increase your audience engagement. Special editions are dominated by fiction books, but why not non-fiction? AJ and Mike weigh the pros and cons and why polling your fanbase first is always the best strategy.

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    Books/Resources Mentioned:

    Rise of the You-prenuer, by Chris Ducker

    Different is Better than Better, Sally Hogshead

    Connect with AJ & Mike:

    AJ Harper, website

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    40 mins
  • AI is the Kiss of Death for Authors

    AI is the Kiss of Death for Authors
    May 28 2026

    In this episode, AJ and Mike debate whether AI causes intellectual atrophy or is a potential augmentation tool for authors. AJ brings up both the loss of creativity and the ethical issues of AI’s training data. Mike argues that can be helpful with tools such as transcription and summarization. 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.

    Books/Resources Mentioned:

    AJ's Summer Camp

    Connect with AJ & Mike:

    AJ Harper, website

    Write A Must-Read

    Free resources

    AJ’s Socials:

    Facebook

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    Mike Michalowicz, website

    All books


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    59 mins
  • Grifters

    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

    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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    56 mins
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