The James Altucher Show 320 - Steve Scott: How to Make $50K a Month Writing From Your Couch
Feb 22, 2018
Steve Scott, a prolific author of over 70 books, shares his secrets to making up to $50K a month through self-publishing. He discusses actionable strategies for reaching Amazon's bestseller list and the importance of daily writing habits. Scott emphasizes finding profitable niches and effective marketing techniques, including using social media to test ideas. He also explores the growing market for habit-focused books and provides insights on balancing writing with life, making it accessible for aspiring authors everywhere.
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Use Amazon Rank To Pick Topics
- Use the Amazon best-seller ranking to gauge book topic profitability.
- Pick categories with several books ranked under 30,000 for guaranteed buyers.
Lead Magnets Build Email Lists
- Create lead magnets in your books to build your email list.
- Use your email list to nurture readers into loyal followers who buy future books.
Spread Sales To Sustain Ranking
- Avoid flooding Amazon with all your sales in one day during launch.
- Spread sales efforts over several days to gain lasting Amazon promotion for your book.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Unlocking Literary Success
01:53 • 10min
Strategic Self-Publishing: From Writing to Engaging Audiences
11:57 • 16min
Exploring the Appeal of Habit-Based Self-Improvement Books
27:41 • 2min
Finding Your Niche in Writing
29:30 • 3min
Unlocking Writing Success: Strategies for Authors
32:48 • 16min
Navigating Nonfiction and Fiction in the Modern Market
49:10 • 17min
Crafting a Consistent Writing Strategy
01:06:20 • 4min
Essential Skills for Building a Successful Writing Business
01:10:11 • 4min
Reflections on Success and Collaborative Writing Projects
01:13:42 • 2min
Concluding Insights on Self-Publishing and Writing Resources
01:15:40 • 3min
The Miracle Morning for Writers
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Hal Elrod
Steve Scott
The Miracle Morning for Writers is a book that combines the principles of the Miracle Morning with specific strategies and techniques for writers.
It likely provides a structured approach to incorporating writing into a daily routine, offering tips on productivity, overcoming writer's block, and developing a consistent writing habit.
The book probably includes exercises and strategies tailored to the unique challenges and needs of writers.
It may also explore the intersection of personal development and creative writing, suggesting how a positive mindset and effective habits can enhance writing productivity and quality.
How to Dictate Your Book
How to Dictate Your Book
Monica Leonelle
Monica Leonelle's 'How to Dictate Your Book' is a practical guide designed to help authors write their books more efficiently through dictation.
The book focuses on the essential steps and tools needed to start dictating effectively.
Leonelle provides actionable advice on overcoming common challenges.
It emphasizes the importance of preparation and practice.
It is aimed at authors looking for faster and more efficient ways to produce high-quality content, without the need for extensive writing or typing.
Guerrilla Publishing
Guerrilla Publishing
Derek Murphy
Derek Murphy's 'Guerrilla Publishing' presents an unconventional approach to writing, marketing, and publishing books.
The book provides strategies for authors to stand out in a competitive market.
It emphasizes creative and cost-effective techniques.
It is aimed at authors who want to take control of their publishing careers and reach a wider audience.
It encourages thinking outside the box.
The book provides practical advice and actionable steps for authors to achieve success.
The Magic Art of Tidying Up
The Magic Art of Tidying Up
Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo's 'The Magic Art of Tidying Up' introduces the KonMari Method, a unique approach to decluttering and organizing that emphasizes keeping only items that 'spark joy.
' The book guides readers through a step-by-step process of decluttering by category, starting with clothing, then books, papers, miscellaneous items, and sentimental items.
Kondo encourages readers to thank each item before discarding it, fostering a sense of gratitude and respect.
The method aims to create a tidy and clutter-free living space.
It is intended to promote a more mindful and joyful lifestyle.
Tools of Titans
The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
Ryan Holiday
Mike Del Ponte
Therese Plummer
Ray Porter
Tim Ferriss
Kaleo Griffith
Kevin Rose
Jocko Willink
Tim Kreider
Tools of Titans is a comprehensive guide to achieving peak performance and personal transformation.
The book is divided into three main sections: Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise.
It features insights and strategies from over 200 interviews with successful individuals such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ariana Huffington, and many others.
Ferriss highlights common patterns among these high achievers, including daily meditation, disciplined routines, and the ability to turn weaknesses into strengths.
The book is designed to be a resource for continuous learning and improvement, providing actionable advice and tools for readers to enhance their health, wealth, and wisdom.
Fifty Shades of Grey
E. L. James
The novel follows Anastasia Steele, a literature student, as she interviews Christian Grey, a young and enigmatic entrepreneur.
Their encounter leads to a complex and passionate affair, where Ana is introduced to Christian's world of BDSM and must navigate her own desires and boundaries.
The story explores themes of control, submission, and the deepening emotional relationship between the two characters, despite Christian's dark past and his need for dominance.
The One Thing
The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
Jay Papasan
Gary Keller
The book discusses the benefits of prioritizing a single task and provides strategies for overcoming distractions, building productive habits, and maintaining focus.
It challenges common productivity myths such as multitasking and the idea of a balanced life, and introduces the 'Focusing Question': 'What's the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
' The authors also discuss time blocking, habit-building, and aligning short-term actions with long-term goals to achieve success in various aspects of life.
Habits Stacking
How to Build Good Habits with the Power of Habit Stacking
S.J. Scott
Habits Stacking, by S.J.
Scott, presents a unique approach to habit formation by focusing on strategically linking new habits to existing ones.
The book emphasizes the importance of creating a chain of habits, where the completion of one habit triggers the next.
This method makes it easier to build new habits by leveraging the momentum of already established routines.
Scott provides practical examples and strategies for effectively stacking habits, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to improve their self-discipline and achieve their goals.
The book's focus on strategic habit integration makes it a useful tool for anyone looking to build lasting positive habits.
The Art of Witty Banter
Patrick King
The Art of Witty Banter by Patrick King provides practical strategies and techniques to enhance conversational skills, focusing on quick thinking, humor, and charm.
The book helps readers develop a personal style of wit and banter, improving their ability to engage in meaningful and entertaining conversations.
It emphasizes the importance of active listening and confidence in creating lasting impressions.
Freakonomics
A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Andrea Montero Cusset
Steven D. Levitt
Stephen J. Dubner
Freakonomics is a collaboration between economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner that delves into the riddles of everyday life, from cheating and crime to parenting and sports.
The book argues that economics is fundamentally the study of incentives and how people get what they want or need, especially when others want or need the same thing.
It covers various topics such as the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, and the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, using forceful storytelling and wry insight to challenge conventional wisdom.
Deep Work
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Cal Newport
In 'Deep Work', Cal Newport argues that the ability to perform deep work—professional activities in a state of distraction-free concentration—is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy.
The book is divided into two parts: the first part explains why deep work is valuable, rare, and meaningful, while the second part presents four rules to transform your mind and habits to support this skill.
These rules include 'Work Deeply', 'Embrace Boredom', 'Quit Social Media', and 'Drain the Shallows'.
Newport provides actionable advice and examples from various successful individuals to help readers master the skill of deep work and achieve groundbreaking results.
The Power of Habit
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Charles Duhigg
In this book, Charles Duhigg explores the science of habit formation and change.
He explains the 'habit loop' consisting of a cue, a routine, and a reward, and how understanding this loop can help in changing bad habits or forming good ones.
The book includes numerous examples from various fields, such as how Procter & Gamble successfully marketed Febreze, how Alcoa transformed its business by focusing on safety, and how individuals like Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and civil-rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. benefited from specific habits.
Duhigg argues that by harnessing this science, individuals and organizations can transform their lives and businesses.
This podcast episode is action packed. It's not philosophy. It's action. It's HOW to actually get to the top of Amazon's best seller list, how to get an idea for your book, how to create daily writing habits, etc. Steve Scott has written 70+ books. And each one generates income. He makes 30, 40, 50 thousand dollars A MONTH! He's been on the podcast before. And broke it all down. I brought him back again to give us more details. More inspiration. Because if you didn't act then, it's okay. You can act now. Show Notes: "Habit Stacking: 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less" by SJ Scott Visit Steve's websites: https://authority.pub/category/podcast/ https://www.developgoodhabits.com/ Steve Scott's Facebook group "Authority Self-Publishing" Listen to my first interview with Steve Scott - Ep. 23 - How To Go From $0-$40,000 a Month Writing From Home "Deep Work" by Cal Newport "Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg My interview with Charles Duhigg pomodoro technique "The Accountability Manifesto: How Accountability Helps You Stick to Goals" by SJ Scott (the book he wrote that flopped) "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferriss "Dictate Your Book: How To Write Your Book Faster, Better, and Smarter (Growth Hacking For Storytellers #4)" by Monica Leonelle HARO - helpareporterout.com "The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting" by Patrick King (Steve says he's a great example of copy writing / description for books) Blinkest A Thousand True Fans (brilliant article and idea by Kevin Kelly) You can also go listen to my interviews with Kevin Kelly (he's been on twice): Ep. 173 - One Rule for Predicting What You Never Saw Coming... Ep 95 - Kevin Kelly: A Thousand True Fans "50 Shades of Grey" by E L James BookBub.com Amazon Ads (Scott uses this to micro-target readers) Pickfoo.com (this is the website Scott goes to get his titles reviewed and "ripped apart" before publishing) "Declutter Your Mind: How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking" by Steve Scott and Barrie Davenport "The One Thing" by Gary Keller Virtual Staff Finder (the site Steve used to find his virtual assistant) "Guerrilla Publishing: Dangerously Effective Writing and Book Marketing Strategy" by Derek Murphy "The Miracle Morning for Writers: How to Build a Writing Ritual That Increases Your Impact and Your Income (Before 8AM)" (The Miracle Morning Book Series) Honoree Corder, the project manager for "The Miracle Morning for Writers" I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram
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