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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 47 MIN

The Importance of Due Diligence

from Don't Write That Book · host Mike Michalowicz

In this episode, AJ and Mike talk about a kerfuffle brewing in the publishing world, which leads to the main topic: authors are responsible for doing their due diligence. Do you need to give credit for a concept? What if it’s in the zeitgeist and you are the person who simplified the concept? What if you took someone’s simplified concept and made it something else? (They go into the Mel Robbins/Let Them/Cassie Phillips discussion.) Authors should take note of this episode in particular to learn how to avoid making potentially costly mistakes to their careers.  Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe and leave a review on your podcast app.   Books/Resources Mentioned: “Let Them” by Cassie Phillips, a Timeline and explanation William McRaven “Make Your Bed” Wiggity-wiggity-whack, aka “Jump Jump” by Kris Kross Connect with AJ & Mike: AJ Harper, website  Write A Must-Read   Free resources AJ’s Socials: Facebook LinkedIn Mike Michalowicz, website All books   Mike’s Socials:  IG FB LinkedIn

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In this episode, AJ and Mike talk about a kerfuffle brewing in the publishing world, which leads to the main topic: authors are responsible for doing their due diligence. Do you need to give credit for a concept? What if it’s in the zeitgeist and you are the person who simplified the concept? What if you took someone’s simplified concept and made it something else? (They go into the Mel Robbins/Let Them/Cassie Phillips discussion.) Authors should take note of this episode in particular to learn how to avoid making potentially costly mistakes to their careers.

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