Writer on the Side
Hassan Osman
Most employees want to write a book but don’t have the time to write or don’t know where to start. This podcast will show you how to get your nonfiction book published while working a full-time job. You'll also get simple tips about launching and marketing your book.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 21, 2024 • 16min
140 Trying Amazon's Virtual Voice Service for an Audiobook
Amazon KDP released a new audiobook service called Virtual Voice that uses computer-generated narration. Here are some thoughts about trying the service out.
Feb 7, 2024 • 48min
139 Marketing a Philosophy Book with Mahmoud Rasmi
Mahmoud Rasmi is the author of Philosophy for Business Leaders. On this episode, we talk about how he wrote and marketed his book.
Jan 24, 2024 • 47min
138 10,000 Book Copies Sold in 3 Months with Jesse J. Anderson
Author Jesse J. Anderson, who wrote 'Extra Focus' about adult ADHD, discusses how he sold 10,000 copies in 3 months. Topics include understanding ADHD, self-publishing, selling on Amazon, writing challenges, book review gathering strategies, and social media marketing.
Jan 10, 2024 • 26min
137 Co-authoring a Book to Create Change with Jane Leu
Jane Leu is the author of Unicorns Unite, a book about how nonprofits and foundations can build epic partnerships. On this episode, we talk about how she co-authored the book.
Dec 27, 2023 • 41min
136 Using a Book for Impact with Nupur Saxena
Nupur Saxena is the author of The IMPACT Roadmap, a book about how to scale profit with purpose. On this episode, we talk about how she uses her book for impact.
Dec 13, 2023 • 35min
135 Using a Book to Become the Go-To Person in Your Field with Maria Gallo
Maria Gallo is the author of The Alumni Way, a book about how to build value from your university investment. On this episode, we talk about how she uses her book as a business card.
Nov 29, 2023 • 11min
134 I Published a One-Page Book (Why You Should Write Shorter Books)
The host discusses the benefits of writing shorter books for busy managers, authors, and traveling parents. The speaker shares their experience of publishing a short book on Amazon. They explore the benefits of writing shorter books and encourage listeners to write their own books.
Nov 15, 2023 • 49min
133 $150K from One Book via Speaking Engagements with Rick Lewis
Rick Lewis has made over $150,000 in book sales from relying on a single marketing channel: speaking. No Amazon. No other platforms or distribution channels. Just back-of-the-room sales after speaking engagements.
5 snips
Nov 1, 2023 • 18min
132 How I Create on the Side Using 5 Simple Ideas
Learn how to create on the side using 5 key ideas. Explore the benefits of leveraging platforms like Amazon and Udemy. Discover the value of repurposing content and focusing on volume. Find out about their approach to content creation and publishing. Emphasize the importance of enjoying the creative process and building relationships.
Oct 18, 2023 • 17min
131 A New Book in 48 Hours with ChatGPT
I recently published “Inverse Leadership” in 48 hours (using ChatGPT). This started out as a joke. Here’s the story.
