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Writer on the Side

Hassan Osman
Laid Off
AI In Business
Entrepreneurship
Career Transitions
Personal Development
Mental Health
Leadership
Sleep Patterns
Self-Publishing
Unlimited Leadership Library
Udemy
Amazon
Transactional Products
Content Marketing
Prompt Engineering
Brightpool
O'reilly
Luck By Design
Nonfiction Book
The Art Of Quality Investing

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.

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Latest Episodes

How Jay Yang, a 19-year-old author shares how “permissionless action,” cold emails, and a focused writing routine helped him self-publish You Can Just Do Things and grow his audience.

How to write a short, niche book in 4 weeks, repurpose it into courses and content, and use Amazon KDP, Udemy, and Gumroad to grow sales and authority. (From Teddy Smith's Publishing Performance Show).

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.

A new course about how to write a book in 4 weeks (using AI to write in your own voice): course.writerontheside.com/

Some thoughts on what I've been doing behind the scenes to relaunch it.

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Adam Tank
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Episode: 149 Publishing an Amazon Bestseller with Adam Tank
Mike Taylor
Co-founder of a marketing agency, course creator on LinkedIn and Udemy, author of a book on prompt engineering.
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Episode: 147 From Udemy Course to Book Deal with O'Reilly - Mike Taylor

Host

Hassan Osman
Host of Writer on the Side Podcast, providing insights on how to publish nonfiction books while managing a full-time career. He shares his personal experiences, interviews with authors and industry experts, and practical tips for aspiring writers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Outstanding podcast - great information for authors

    I’ve read all books and the podcast is just as clear and informative as the books are.

    I’m an Amazon non fiction author and have gleamed lots of valuable information from the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andyisawesomepeqceout
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Awesome guests — a few episodes in and I’ve already had some super valuable takeaways. Really happy I found this. Subscribed and will be adding this to my future rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T&M1985
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Fantastic and valuable!

    Thank you Hassan! I have listened to this podcast; used the valuable, practical information and published my first book to Amazon. I would not have had the confidence to do that without this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoshniM
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Excellent content, flawless execution

    This podcast is the best for busy people who have full time jobs and have no time for fluff. Great tips, super-useful content, no time wasted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rvb000001
    Canada3 years ago
  • Hassan is the REAL Deal

    If you want to listen to someone who speaks with authenticity, you have found the source right here with Hassan. He speaks from the heart and knows how to encourage you to reach your greatest potential.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flag1976
    United States3 years ago

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The content is viewed as informative and relevant, particularly for those balancing full-time jobs with writing aspirations.
The host is praised for his authenticity and ability to inspire confidence in aspiring authors.
Listeners appreciate the practical, actionable advice for busy professionals pursuing writing.
Many listeners report significant takeaways that have positively impacted their writing journeys and personal development.
Feedback indicates a strong appreciation for the host's engaging style and the value of guest insights.

Chart Rankings

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#11
Ireland/Business/Careers
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#162
Ireland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#207
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Apple Podcasts
#228
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149 Publishing an Amazon Bestseller with Adam Tank
Q: What marketing methods did you use when launching your book?
I created a list of contacts and communities to share my book with, and I focused on building hype on LinkedIn.
149 Publishing an Amazon Bestseller with Adam Tank
Q: How long did it take to write your book?
The entire process took about 14 months from writing to publication.
149 Publishing an Amazon Bestseller with Adam Tank
Q: Did you consider going through traditional publishing?
I briefly considered it but decided to self-publish to maintain control over my project.
149 Publishing an Amazon Bestseller with Adam Tank
Q: Why did you decide to write the book and who is your target audience?
It was a passion project for me, and the target audience includes people who appreciate introspective and science-based self-help literature.
147 From Udemy Course to Book Deal with O'Reilly - Mike Taylor
Q: What advice would you give someone who would like to write a book?
Write a thousand words every week for a year without overthinking it.

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Catering to aspiring authors juggling full-time jobs, this podcast provides actionable insights on writing, publishing, and marketing nonfiction books. Episodes feature interviews with successful self-published authors and industry experts who share their experiences and strategies for overcoming common hurdles in the writing journey. The content emphasizes practical advice that can help listeners transform their writing aspirations into achievable goals. Unique aspects include the host's focus on balancing writing with a busy lifestyle and the use of innovative tools like AI to streamline the writing process, making it appealing to diverse audiences interested in authorship and personal branding.

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