
Don't Write That Book
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.
Latest episodes

May 9, 2024 • 48min
Grow Your Readership Through Collaboration
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:E-Myth, by Michael GerberWishcraft, by Barbara SherNever Lose an Employee Again, by Joey ColemanHow to Work with (Almost) Anyone, Michael Bungay StanierBuilding a StoryBrand, by Don MillerJulian Winters, NYT Bestselling Young Adult author Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

May 2, 2024 • 45min
Which Book Should I Write?
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:Test Drive Your ContentDream Manager, by Matthew KellyConnect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Apr 25, 2024 • 32min
Understanding Translation Rights
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:Pequeño Cerdo Capitalista, by Sofia Macias: https://a.co/d/iuYs6x1La Ganacia es Primero (Profit First, Spanish translation) by Mike Michalowicz as translated by Sofia Macias: https://a.co/d/0R5HEoC Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Apr 18, 2024 • 31min
The Great Pre-Order Debate
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:Publisher Rocket: https://kindlepreneur.com Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Apr 11, 2024 • 43min
How to Tell Compelling Stories from Interviews
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:Prato Method: https://journals.lww.com/jcehp/abstract/2017/03740/the_prato_method__a_guide_to_the_application_of.4.aspxConnect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Apr 4, 2024 • 33min
Use Your Personal Stories in Your Non-Fiction Books
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:10-10-10, by Suzy Welch: https://a.co/d/gyaagMvConnect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Mar 28, 2024 • 55min
Everything You Need To Know About Proposals
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:Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Mar 21, 2024 • 45min
My Publisher Told Me to Stop Writing Books Until...
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:10x Is Easier Than 2x, by Dan Sullivan: https://a.co/d/0Dfmg7FExactly What To Say, by Phil Jones: Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Mar 14, 2024 • 42min
Cover Design
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:The 3.3 Rule, by John Briggs: https://a.co/d/fpODfBBWrite Useful Books, by Rob Fitzpatrick: https://www.amazon.com/Write-Useful-Books-recommendable-nonfiction-ebook/dp/B0983HFQX7The Resilience Plan, by Dr. MH Pelletier: https://a.co/d/3rvzPzPPickfu: https://pickfu.com Connect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/ Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/

Mar 7, 2024 • 50min
Dos and Don'ts For Audiobooks
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:Common Mode, recording studio in NJhttps://WordsRated.comExpectation Effect, by David Robson: https://a.co/d/dNfUktXACXFindaway VoicesConnect with AJ & Mike:AJ Harper: https://ajharper.comWrite A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7GFree resources: https://writeamustread.comSocials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.comAll books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/