How to Write a Book that Changes Lives
July 19, 2022
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Today’s podcast episode is something a little bit different. I interviewed AJ Harper, an author, editor and publishing strategist who I’ve personally worked with while writing my book (work in progress). The reason I wanted to bring AJ on is because I think there are so many more parents and practitioners out there who have gotten the idea to write a book that changes lives, but maybe are too scared or aren’t sure where to start. That’s where AJ and her book, “Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives–Including Your Own,” comes in.
I hope you enjoy this My Child Will Thrive episode with AJ and don’t forget to check the transcript is down below as well as the YouTube video if you’d like to watch our conversation that way!
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- The importance of her tagline, “Craft a Book That Changes Lives”
- Why “reader first, last, and always” should be a writer’s focus
- What to do when fear steps in and tries to tell you you’re not qualified to write a book
- How writing a healing draft can be important for some authors
- Self publishing vs. traditional publishing
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Show Notes
- How AJ feels about being a writer instead of the person behind-the-scenes. (3:33)
- Why her tagline, “Craft a Book That Changes Lives” is important to her. (5:05)
- What “reader first, last, and always” means and why it should be an author’s focus. (8:37)
- What to do when you start thinking, “who am I to write a book?” (13:57)
- Why should you write a healing draft? (18:20)
- What to pay attention to if you’re going to self-publish. (21:29)
- More about AJ’s book and special free offers. (26:11)
Resources and Links
AJ’s Website (and www.writeamustread.com)
AJ’s Medium post, “Life Keeps Happening — and So Will Your Book”
More About AJ Harper
AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold.
AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written nine books, including Profit First. AJ is the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives–Including Your Own.
00:00 Tara Hunkin:
This is My Child Will Thrive and I'm your host, Tara Hunkin, nutritional therapy practitioner, certified GAPs practitioner, restorative wellness practitioner, and mother. I'm thrilled to share with you the latest information, tips, resources, and tools to help you on the path to recovery for your child with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or learning disabilities.
My own experiences with my daughter combined with as much training as I can get my hands on research I can dig into and conferences I can attend have helped me to develop systems and tools for parents like you who feel overwhelmed, trying to help their children. So sit back as I share another great topic to help you on your journey. A quick disclaimer, before we get started.
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Part of our goal is to give you the knowledge and tools you need to effectively advocate for your child so that you don't blindly implement each new treatment that comes along. No one knows your child better than you. No one knows your child's history like you do or can better judge what is normal or abnormal for your child. The greatest success in recovery comes from the parent being informed and asking the right questions and making the best decisions for their child in coordination with a team of qualified practitioners in different areas of specialty.
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2:04 Tara Hunkin:
Hi everyone. Welcome back to the My Child Will Thrive Podcast. I'm Tara Hunkin and I am thrilled to have with me today AJ Harper. AJ is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enabled them to build readership,grow their brand and make a significant impact on the world. As a ghost writer and a developmental editor, AJ has worked with hundreds of authors from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in a top three book workshop, which