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  • 12 Lessons Learned Generating $20M+ Selling Writing Courses Online

    12 Lessons Learned Generating $20M+ Selling Writing Courses Online
    Jan 21 2026
    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(09:33) Customers Want Value, Not More Stuff(12:03) Managing Risk & Smart Business Finances(14:09) Team Building, Commissions & Scaling Sales(17:34) Paid Ads, Growth Challenges & Analytics(20:32) High Performers, Video Content & Final Thoughts~✍️ 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.premiumghostwritingbluepri...🤖 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/💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: [https://typeshare.co](https://typeshare.co/)📈 Want to write/ghostwrite just like me? Check out Ghostbase, which is trained on all my writing & ghostwriting frameworks: https://www.ghostbase.com/🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Do you want to watch me build my 7-figure fiction writing vertical? Come check out Commercial Fiction Club: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/📕 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: [https://www.nicolascole.com](https://www.nicolascole.com/)📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/
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    24 min
  • 8 Tiny But Powerful Tips To Write Better Sentences

    8 Tiny But Powerful Tips To Write Better Sentences
    Jan 20 2026
    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 clarity, persuasion, and impact. From choosing stronger last words to defining terms before using contractions, this episode is a tactical deep dive into how tiny edits can change how your writing feels, flows, and converts.If you’ve ever felt like your ideas are good but your sentences fall flat, this one gives you tools you can apply immediately.(00:00) Intro & My Writing Credentials(00:26) Tip 1: Strong Sentence Endings(01:11) Tip 2: Using Contractions Wisely(02:23) Tip 3: Write Economically(03:30) Free Masterclass Plug(04:08) Tip 4 & 5: Avoid & Vary Repetition(05:16) Tip 6 & 7: Word Choice & Comma Rule(06:43) Tip 8: Hemingway's Adverb Rule & Wrap Up~✍️ 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.premiumghostwritingbluepri...🤖 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/💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: [https://typeshare.co](https://typeshare.co/)📈 Want to write/ghostwrite just like me? Check out Ghostbase, which is trained on all my writing & ghostwriting frameworks: https://www.ghostbase.com/🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Do you want to watch me build my 7-figure fiction writing vertical? Come check out Commercial Fiction Club: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/📕 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: [https://www.nicolascole.com](https://www.nicolascole.com/)📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/
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    7 min
  • How To Practice Writing Fiction (And Leverage AI)

    How To Practice Writing Fiction (And Leverage AI)
    Jan 6 2026
    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 wrong goal (01:45) Unbundling writing into trainable sub-skills (03:28) Why repetition alone doesn’t create mastery (07:18) Story seeds and shortening the feedback loop (10:49) Frameworks, constraints, and deliberate practice (14:26) The 5-part story seed formula (with Star Wars example) (18:20) How practice turns into AI prompts and training data (26:42) Creating compounding leverage as a writer~✍️ 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.premiumghostwritingbluepri...🤖 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/💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: [https://typeshare.co](https://typeshare.co/)📈 Want to write/ghostwrite just like me? Check out Ghostbase, which is trained on all my writing & ghostwriting frameworks: https://www.ghostbase.com/🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Do you want to watch me build my 7-figure fiction writing vertical? Come check out Commercial Fiction Club: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/📕 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: [https://www.nicolascole.com](https://www.nicolascole.com/)📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/
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    28 min
  • How To Find Your Niche In Content Writing

    How To Find Your Niche In Content Writing
    Dec 21 2025
    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 downAnd tons more!~✍️ 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.premiumghostwritingbluepri...🤖 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/💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: [https://typeshare.co](https://typeshare.co/)📈 Want to write/ghostwrite just like me? Check out Ghostbase, which is trained on all my writing & ghostwriting frameworks: https://www.ghostbase.com/🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Do you want to watch me build my 7-figure fiction writing vertical? Come check out Commercial Fiction Club: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com/📕 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: [https://www.nicolascole.com](https://www.nicolascole.com/)📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/
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    17 min
  • Want To Make Money Online? Be A Digital Writer

    Want To Make Money Online? Be A Digital Writer
    Dec 11 2025
    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 an online business through effective content creation and digital marketing.(00:00) Why Digital Writing Matters Now(01:51) Legacy vs Digital Writing(04:47) Practicing in Public: New Writing Mindset(06:53) Lean Writing: Testing and Expanding Ideas(09:26) Real Examples of Lean Writing Success(12:22) Everyone Starts at Zero: Playing the Lottery Game(13:35) The True Power: Scaling Yourself Online(17:10) Never Done: The Enduring Value of Writing Online✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: [https://yt.startwritingonline.com](https://yt.startwritingonline.com/)~If you’re new to my podcast… 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 podcast I talk about:Digital WritingGhostwritingWriting With AISelf-PublishingWriting Services & Business ModelsSo if you have any questions, drop me a comment on any video and I’ll answer them in a future video!Keep writing,Cole~✍️ 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.premiumghostwritingbluepri...🤖 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/💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: [https://typeshare.co](https://typeshare.co/)📈 Want to write/ghostwrite just like me? Check out Ghostbase, which is trained on all my writing & ghostwriting frameworks:
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    18 min
  • Writer Q&A - How To Be A Successful Fiction Author

    Writer Q&A - How To Be A Successful Fiction Author
    Oct 31 2025

    🧙‍♂️ 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 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

    ~

    🔗 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/
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    19 min
  • How to Focus, Specialize, and Scale Without Burning Out

    How to Focus, Specialize, and Scale Without Burning Out
    Oct 22 2025

    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
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    1 h
  • How to Build Focus, Habits, and Resilience as a Creator

    How to Build Focus, Habits, and Resilience as a Creator
    Oct 13 2025

    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 intensity.

    (00:00) Monday Kickoff & Wins
    (02:08) Ghostwriting Struggles & Poll
    (03:20) Lead Qualification Mindset
    (07:02) Productivity: Volume and Skill
    (12:09) Batching Work for Maximum Efficiency
    (21:21) Time Management & Making Tradeoffs
    (28:04) Optimal Routines, Habits & Focus
    (56:52) Lessons, Q&A, and 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
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    1 h et 3 min