Writer on the Side

Here are the podcast episodes that will probably help you the most with writing a book in 2020 (they’re the most-viewed episodes of 2019).

A webinar I hosted about how to write a bestselling Kindle book on the side, even if you don’t know where to start or how the publishing process works.

If you’re planning on writing a nonfiction book in 2020, this episode will cover the 3 mistakes to avoid, including writing an autobiography, thinking that writing a book will make you rich, and not researching your book topic well enough.

A few steps you should focus on before you publish your book, including designing a cover, preparing the marketing materials, and reaching out to early reviewers.

The author of “Friend of a Friend” and other bestselling books shares the importance of starting a newsletter and building a platform to engage readers. He also discusses some advantages to traditional publishing vs. self-publishing.

Tara Powers is the CEO of Powers Resource Center and the author of "Virtual Teams for Dummies." She discusses some lessons learned about how she wrote and published her first book.

If you keep thinking about writing a book, then you probably won't. Here are a few tips about how to get started on writing and publishing your first book.

Getting your book listed as an Amazon bestselling book is much easier than most people think. Here’s a quick overview about how to accomplish that by researching low-competition categories, listing your book on KDP, and targeting specific sales numbers.

Does your employer have any rights over your book? Would you get into any trouble for publishing a book while being employed? Here are four issues you should consider before publishing your book.

Dhruv Garg explains how you can get reviews about your book through BookSirens. This is a paid service that authors can use to get honest reviews on Amazon & Goodreads (and is permitted by Amazon's community guidelines).