TMBA 310: A Conversation About Writing Books
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Is it possible to go from being successful blogger to writing a book that tops the Internet charts within the space of a year? In this week’s episode Dan talks to Taylor Pearson, an author who has done exactly that. Tune in and find out how.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
Taylor outlines his writing routine. (8:29)
How much of the original draft went in the final version. (6:48)
Deadlines – how a plane ticket home for Christmas focused Taylor’s mind. (7:24)
The benefits of reaching out to your blog readers for feedback. (13:30)
Dan and Taylor share some book recommendations. (17:46)
Mentioned in the episode:
The Dynamite Circle
The End of Jobs by Taylor Pearson
How to Build a Portable Podcast Studio
Mark Manson
Jodi Ettenberg
Jeff Root
Lawler
Ben Krueger
Freedom.to
Scrivener
Elisa Doucette
Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis
Malcolm Gladwell
The Blind Side by Michael Lewis
Moneyball by Michael Lewis
The Martian by Andy Weir
Waking Up by Sam Harris
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
The Climb by Chris Froome
Slaying the Badger by Richard Moore
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Reis
Tim Ferriss
The Gate by Francois Bizot
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TMBA274: When You've Built Yourself a Job Instead of a Business
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