The Art & Business of Writing Podcast with Nicolas Cole

If you're new to my channel… hey there! My name is Nicolas Cole and I've been writing online since 2007. Since then, I've generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing programs on the Internet: Ship 30 for 30 & Premium Ghostwriting Academy. I have made millions of dollars writing on...

✍️ Read the newsletter version of this video: https://artandbiz.substack.com/ 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/ ~ If you’re new to my channel… hey there! My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007. Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple...

✍️ Read the newsletter version of this video: https://artandbiz.substack.com/ 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/ ~ If you’re new to my channel… hey there! My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007. Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple...

✍️ Read the long-form newsletter I'm referencing in this video here: https://artandbiz.substack.com/ 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/ ~ If you’re new to my channel… hey there! My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007. Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ bo...

👻 Want to enter the lucrative world of ghostwriting? Here’s a free guide to get you started: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com ~ If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two...

🤖 Our Substack paid newsletter, Write With AI, does over $400,000/yr in annual recurring revenue. Come learn what's working for us over here! https://writewithai.substack.com/ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://yt.startwritingonline.com 🚀 This video is a clip from our Monday Hot Seat calls inside our AI Writing Skool. You can come join me L...

Start writing online: https://startwritingonline.com/ Start ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=WritersMillionsYT&htrafficsource=youtube_organic&utm_source=WritersMillions If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and b...

Start writing online: https://startwritingonline.com/ Start ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=XalgoYT&htrafficsource=youtube_organic&utm_source=Xalgo If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ fig...

If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing programs on the Internet: Ship 30 for 30 & Premium Ghostwriting Academy.  I have made millions of dollars writing...

If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing programs on the Internet: Ship 30 for 30 & Premium Ghostwriting Academy.  I have made millions of dollars writing...

If you're in your 20s and find yourself comparing your financial success to others, this video offers valuable insights. We discuss how to cultivate a strong money mindset and improve your financial literacy to navigate the path to wealth creation. Learn practical strategies on how to make money and embrace an entrepreneur's journey. If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole...

Start writing online: https://startwritingonline.com/ Start ghostwriting: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/ If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing p...

🧙‍♂️ Watch me build a 7-figure fiction writing business, starting at $0: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/ ~ If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing...

If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing programs on the Internet: Ship 30 for 30 & Premium Ghostwriting Academy.  I have made millions of dollars writing...

In this episode of Coffee With Cole, Cole reflects on crossing a $20M+ milestone selling writing courses online and unpacks the operational, financial, and growth lessons that came with scaling from a creator-led project into a full-fledged business. (00:00) $20 Million Milestone & Business Evolution (02:04) Key Lessons from Scaling Writing Businesses (05:49) Operational Complexity as a Moat (...

In this episode of Coffee With Cole, Cole breaks down one of the biggest myths in writing: that great writers are “born” instead of built. After publishing fiction, non-fiction, and thousands of thought-leadership pieces, he explains why strong writing comes from simple, repeatable techniques—not talent. Cole walks through a set of small, practical sentence-level habits that dramatically improve c...

In this episode of Coffee With Cole, Cole breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of becoming a better writer: how to practice . Instead of treating writing as a vague, intuitive skill, he explains why mastery comes from isolating specific sub-skills—and how practicing those skills manually becomes the foundation for using AI effectively later. (00:00) Why “becoming a better writer” is the...

This is how I went from charging $200 per article to ghostwriting thought-leadership articles for founders and executives for $2,000. So, in this podcast, I explain: • The 3 core benefits of specialization • How to niche down (Service vs. Industry) • Why niching down doesn’t limit opportunity • Services I recommend writers should specialize in • How to find your Information Advantage & niche d...

Start writing online: http://startwritingonline.com/ Start ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingbluepri... In this episode, I explain why digital writing is essential for anyone looking to make money online, launch products, or build an audience. I break down key writing tips and skills crucial for today's digital landscape. This approach is vital for any entrepreneur aiming to succeed with...

🧙‍♂️ Watch me build a 7-figure fiction writing business, starting at $0: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/ ~ If you’re new to my channel… hey there!  My name is Nicolas Cole and I’ve been writing online since 2007.  Since then, I’ve generated over a billion views on my writing, written 10+ books, and built multiple 7+ figure writing-related businesses, including two of the largest writing...

In this Hot Seat with Cole, we unpack how to grow your ghostwriting business without burning out—by treating outreach like a data-driven game, focusing on one offer or niche to scale faster, and remembering that long-term success comes from consistency, not constant reinvention. (00:00) Intro & Welcoming Newcomers (02:00) How Hot Seats Work & Setting the Stage (05:00) Client Metrics Deep D...

In today’s Hot Seat Live Session with Cole, we did some live workshopping and talked about batching your work effectively by grouping outreach, writing, and calls. When to protect your time through boundaries and scheduling (especially while balancing a 9–5 or client load) so you stay consistent without burnout, and why every habit compounds because mastery comes from volume and consistency, not i...

In today’s Hot Seat Live Session (09/15/25), Cole does some live workshopping and dives into the strategies that separate average ghostwriters from those building lasting businesses. We explore how to shift from a numbers game to building meaningful trust, when LinkedIn ghostwriting is the right offer (and how to position Loom videos or audits as Trojan horses), and why long-term commitment beats...

🤖 Want to learn how to Write With AI? Click here: https://yt.startwritingwithai.com/ In this video, I break down 9 advanced AI writing tips for using ChatGPT and Claude to get insanely high-quality outputs—without spending hours staring at a blank page. I walk you through the 3 core prompt types, and show you exactly how I use each one to write newsletters, ad scripts, video content, and even fic...

👻 Looking to START ghostwriting? Click here: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=FictionWritingMasterclassPD&htrafficsource=podcast_organic In this Fiction Writing Masterclass, I discuss how to differentiate your story and build a successful writing career. I share my journey from creative writing to building a ghostwriting agency, co-founding Ship 30 for 30, and creating a paid news...