🧙‍♂️ Watch me build a 7-figure fiction writing business, starting at $0: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/

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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 online, so I fundamentally reject this narrative (pun intended) “nobody makes a living as a writer.”

Yes, you absolutely can make a living as a writer. In fact, you can make more than just a living. You can make tons of money as a writer… IF… you’re a digital writer, and embrace learning the new skills required to thrive in a digital world.

Which is why I started this YouTube channel.

Consider me your Digital Writing Mentor!

On this channel I talk about:

- Digital Writing
- Ghostwriting
- Writing With AI
- Self-Publishing
- Writing Services & Business Models

So if you have any questions, drop me a comment on any video and I’ll answer them in a future video!

Keep writing,

Cole

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🔗 Other fiction writing videos I think you'll enjoy:

How To Write Fiction That Makes You Money (7 Steps): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxhFXvmt_2Q

Self-Publishing Fiction on Amazon (5 Tools to Success): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cek3_Iyxwc

The Ultimate Guide to Self Publishing Your First Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qXRe9qvN24&t=163s

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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: [https://yt.startwritingonline.com](https://yt.startwritingonline.com/)

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: [https://www.ship30for30.com](https://www.ship30for30.com/)

👻 Want to enter the lucrative world of ghostwriting? Here’s a free guide to get you started: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Come subscribe to our newsletter (100,000+ readers!) on how to Write With AI: https://writewithai.substack.com/

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 Dive: Measuring Success
(15:00) Understanding Funnel Performance and Bottleneck Analysis
(22:00) Outreach Metrics & Handling Volume
(32:00) Networking & Conferences: In-Person vs Digital Growth
(41:00) Specializing, Selling Services, and Playing to Your Strengths
(52:00) Time Management, Free Work, and Mindset for Success
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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://startwritingonline.com

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com

👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium Ghostwriting Academy: https://join.premiumghostwritingacademy.com/

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Check out our favorite ChatGPT prompts for writers: https://startwritingwithai.com

💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: https://typeshare.co

🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Here's a crash course on how to turn timeless storytelling frameworks into game-changing ChatGPT prompts: https://startfictionwritingwithai.com/

📚 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: https://www.nicolascole.com

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 hopping between shiny new tactics.

(0:00) Kickoff, Community, and Mindset
(6:00) Moving Conversations to Sales
(15:00) Deepening Prospect Engagement
(22:30) Quality vs Quantity: Outreach Strategy
(30:00) Scaling & Client Management Q&A
(41:00) Offer Refinement and Branding
(54:00) Finding Fulfillment and Focus
(01:01:00) Handling Team Dynamics & Final Takeaways

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✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://startwritingonline.com

🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com

👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium Ghostwriting Academy: https://join.premiumghostwritingacademy.com/

🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Check out our favorite ChatGPT prompts for writers: https://startwritingwithai.com

💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: https://typeshare.co

🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Here's a crash course on how to turn timeless storytelling frameworks into game-changing ChatGPT prompts: https://startfictionwritingwithai.com/

📚 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: https://www.nicolascole.com