Conversations

8 Lessons on Writing and Publishing from Charles Duhigg

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators shares candid advice on proposals, audiences, advances, and the deeper…

Sep 30 •

Panio Gianopoulos

and

56:24

Inside the Secret World of Ghostwriting

Bestselling author and ghostwriter Will Storr shares 10 lessons on trust, money, and the craft behind invisible bestsellers.

Sep 23 •

Panio Gianopoulos

and

58:34

The Book You Can’t "Not" Write

Wharton professor Katy Milkman on making the leap from academia to the bestseller list.

Sep 17 •

Panio Gianopoulos

57:40

Books, Reimagined: What AI Means for Writing and Reading

Ethan Mollick and Steven Johnson on their AI workflows and the "book" of the future.

Aug 29 •

58:06

Nonfiction Authors: Here’s How to Land More Speaking Gigs

David Burkus shares 8 ways to grow your audience and get paid to speak.

Aug 21 •

Panio Gianopoulos

58:37

Madeline McIntosh, Co-Founder of Authors Equity, on the Publishing Lessons That Could Save Your Book

The industry veteran and former Penguin Random House CEO shares 9 truths every nonfiction author should hear before signing their next deal.

Aug 12 •

Panio Gianopoulos

and

Madeline Mcintosh

57:02

What Makes a Book Catch Fire? A Veteran Publicist Breaks It Down

Mark Fortier publicized The Alchemist, Blue Ocean Strategy, Made to Stick, and the 4-Hour Workweek. Here’s what he wants every author to know.

Jul 24 •

Panio Gianopoulos

and

57:10

How Smart Authors Are Getting Book Deals Today

Literary agent Lucinda Halpern breaks down how platform, positioning, and persistence win the day.

Jul 16 •

Panio Gianopoulos

55:08

Turn Your Substack Into a Book-Selling Machine

10 strategies to help you optimize your posts, engage superfans, and market your book like a pro.

Jul 10 •

Panio Gianopoulos

1:05:22

How Cal Newport Sold Millions of Books Without a Single Social Media Follower

The bestselling author of Deep Work shares his playbook for building a lasting writing career—without chasing clicks or followers.

Jul 1 •

Panio Gianopoulos

58:23

Sharon McMahon Didn’t Chase Followers. She Got 1.3 Million Anyway.

In this Author Insider Q&A, Sharon shares how she grew a wildly loyal audience—without sacrificing her voice or values.

Jun 24 •

Panio Gianopoulos

and

55:09

Cracking the Substack Code

Sarah Fay, creator of Substack Writers at Work, shares her battle-tested playbook for growth, engagement, and monetization.

Jun 17 •

Caleb Bissinger

and

57:27

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