144 A Novel Approach to Writing Books with Chris Fenning
Release Date: 04/17/2024
How Nat Eliason Wrote His First Fiction Book with AI Tools
Writer on the Side
A deep-dive with author Nat Eliason on writing his first novel Husk, transitioning from nonfiction to fiction, using AI for editing, and choosing self-publishing over traditional routes.
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169 Writing a Book in 4 Weeks Using AI
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A new course about how to write a book in 4 weeks (using AI to write in your own voice): Some thoughts on what I've been doing behind the scenes to relaunch it.
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168 Running 3 Newsletters on the Side - Small Bets Discussion
Writer on the Side
A discussion on the weekly Small Bets yap about starting and running 3 different newsletters on the side. I also discuss the launch of my new course on https://course.writerontheside.com/
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167 Selling $125K in Books on Shopify with Phil Van Treuren
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An in-depth interview with author and entrepreneur Phil Van Treuren, who shares how he built a six-figure self-publishing business selling stoic philosophy books—without relying on Amazon KDP.
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166 Give Away Your Book for Free?
Writer on the Side
This is a repeat episode that addresses giving away your book for free (shifting it from paid to free) when it makes sense to do so.
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165 How to Sell More Books Using Facebook Ads with Francesco Ambrosiano
Writer on the Side
How do you start with Facebook Ads to get more readers? In this episode, I sit down with Francesco Ambrosian to discuss the effectiveness of Meta Ads, how to create compelling ads, targeting strategies, and the importance of a professional landing page. Francesco also shares his insights on different ad approaches for fiction and non-fiction books, budgeting, and the significance of organic versus paid marketing.
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164 Why You Need a Side Gig
Writer on the Side
Layoffs are coming. Here's why everyone needs to be prepared by starting a side gig today (a quick backstory)
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163 Selling 1M+ Book Copies with Eric Jorgenson
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How do you sell over a million copies of a book? In this episode, I sit down with Eric Jorgenson, author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, to uncover the strategies, mindset, and marketing tactics behind his publishing success. From leveraging digital platforms to building an audience-first approach, Eric shares actionable insights for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs. Don't miss this deep dive into the business of books!
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162 Publish a Book Quickly With Me Using AI
Writer on the Side
On Feb 11, I'm launching the fourth cohort of my course called "The 4-Week Write Your Book on the Side" System. More details on www.writerontheside.com/course
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161 The Obvious Choice: Behind the Scenes of Jonathan Goodman's Success
Writer on the Side
In this episode, Jonathan Goodman shares the behind-the-scenes journey of his latest book, The Obvious Choice. We discuss his transition from self-publishing to traditional publishing, innovative marketing strategies, and insights on building a successful business and author career. A must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, writing, and book marketing.
info_outlineChris Fenning is the author of five non-fiction books on the topics of business communication and training. On this episode, we talk about how he writes and markets his books.