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Nicolas Cole is a renowned writer, entrepreneur, and mentor in the Ship 30 for 30 community. With a passion for concise writing, he has become a driving force in helping writers develop their craft and personal brand. Nicolas's best-selling books, entrepreneurial expertise, and dedication to continuous improvement have made him an influential figure in the world of storytelling. In the episode we discuss how you can make money on the internet through online writing, including everything from getting started to building an audience. Enjoy!

00:00 Intro
01:38 Using language to change how people think / how you got into writing
20:47 Your journey to online writing
22:49 How to monetise your writing
29:00 How to find your niche
34:18 Advice for consistency
47:44 Hang around the hoop
50:12 Practical tips for enjoying the journey
54:14 1 - Ghostwriting
59:00 2 - Copywriting
01:16:12 Productising yourself
01:19:20 Pricing your service
01:23:55 3- Sales copywriting
01:32:50 Building an agency
01:41:12 4 - Paid newsletters
01:47:13 Moving from 6 figures to 7 figures
01:49:48 5- Writing books
01:57:41 Lean writing
02:51:07 Blogging advice
02:05:20 How to find your platform
02:06:55 How to decide what to write
02:14:40 What if I don’t have expertise?
02:17:05 Identifying your target market

Season 6 Episode 2

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📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention by Nicolas Cole - https://geni.us/nt08E
Confessions of a Teenage Gamer by Nicolas Cole - https://geni.us/UuLvR
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss - https://geni.us/AmbhM4
Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You by Daniel Priestley - https://geni.us/aD0wlh
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson - https://geni.us/xP6Q
Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/
Jordan Peterson - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/

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