How to Structure a Co-Authoring Partnership

In this 100th episode, AJ and Mike first take a walk down memory lane with a gag they came up with to get big-name endorsements for Mike’s book and laugh so hard they can’t catch their breath. They also address a listener’s question about how two authors can write a book together. Our duo holds nothing back and gives it to listeners straight. If you’re going to have a partnership like theirs, you have to have clear lines of communication. They even share what to avoid and how to structure royalties.

Episode 100 of the Don't Write That Book podcast, hosted by Mike Michalowicz, titled "How to Structure a Co-Authoring Partnership" was published on October 23, 2025 and runs 56 minutes.

October 23, 2025 ·56m · Don't Write That Book

Summary

In this 100th episode, AJ and Mike first take a walk down memory lane with a gag they came up with to get big-name endorsements for Mike’s book and laugh so hard they can’t catch their breath. They also address a listener’s question about how two authors can write a book together. Our duo holds nothing back and gives it to listeners straight. If you’re going to have a partnership like theirs, you have to have clear lines of communication. They even share what to avoid and how to structure royalties.

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