Understanding Your Ideal Reader
In this episode of Don’t Write That Book, Mike and AJ break down the difference between an avatar and an ideal reader, and why the distinction matters. They share how connecting to the hearts and minds of that reader is the secret sauce to their books’ success, and guide the listener into the steps needed to identify who their ideal reader is, and why it’s often an earlier version of themselves.
Episode 5 of the Don't Write That Book podcast, hosted by Mike Michalowicz, AJ Harper, titled "Understanding Your Ideal Reader" was published on December 14, 2023 and runs 43 minutes.
December 14, 2023 ·43m · Don't Write That Book
Summary
In this episode of Don’t Write That Book, Mike and AJ break down the difference between an avatar and an ideal reader, and why the distinction matters. They share how connecting to the hearts and minds of that reader is the secret sauce to their books’ success, and guide the listener into the steps needed to identify who their ideal reader is, and why it’s often an earlier version of themselves.
Episode Description
In this episode of Don’t Write That Book, Mike and AJ break down the difference between an avatar and an ideal reader, and why the distinction matters. They share how connecting to the hearts and minds of that reader is the secret sauce to their books’ success, and guide the listener into the steps needed to identify who their ideal reader is, and why it’s often an earlier version of themselves.
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Books/Resources Mentioned:
Embrace the Power of You, by Tricia Timm: https://a.co/d/2CVB7Hq Moneyball, by Michael
Lewis: https://a.co/d/deRHAOJ
The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman: https://a.co/d/cyWAh4E
The Privileged Poor, by Anthony Jack: https://a.co/d/c4cuaYV
BenBella Books: https://benbellabooks.com/
Writer Beware: https://writerbeware.blog/
Good e-Reader: https://goodereader.com/blog/
Query Tracker: https://querytracker.net/
Jane Friedman: https://JaneFriedman.com
Publisher’s Marketplace: https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/
Savanah Bananas: https://thesavannahbananas.com/
James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/
Page Two Publishing: https://pagetwo.com/
Connect with AJ & Mike:
AJ Harper: https://ajharper.com
Write A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7G
Free resources: https://writeamustread.com
Socials:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AJHarperAuthors
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/
Mike Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.com
All books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/
Socials:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/