Best nextlevelauthors Podcasts (2026)

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108 The Finale 53:53

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EPISODE 108 IS NOW LIVE! In the final episode, Dan and Sacha reflect on their journeys over the last two years and think about what’s next AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What has been your highlight of NLA? MORE FROM THE SHOW Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/TT53trPI_Iw NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH! “I am a Next Level Author” https://www.redbubble.co…

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107 How Do You Know If You’re Holding Yourself Back? 42:26

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they know when they are holding themselves back and they make an important announcement. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Know If You're Holding Yourself Back? MORE FROM THE SHOW Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/-EcHYl37vn4 NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH! “I am a Next Level Author” https://w…

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106 How Do You Rest? 50:43

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the importance of rest for them personally and how they best rest. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Rest? QUARTER 2 TASKS Dan will TBD Sacha will TBD MORE FROM THE SHOW Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextle…

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105 How Do You Make the Most of In-Person Events? 38:26

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how to get the most out of events and book conferences. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Make the Most of In-Person Events? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate two novels Launch a survey Launch New Podcast Write three short stories Sacha will Read minimum of 5 Sapphic books Implement outsourcing…

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104 What Are The Biggest Lessons You’ve Learnt From Writing Non-Fiction? 44:36

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk all about the lessons writing non-fiction have taught them. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Are The Biggest Lessons You've Learnt From Writing Non-Fiction? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Launch new podcast Sacha will Read minimum of 5 Sapphic books Imp…

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103 What Do You Do When You’re Struggling To Write A Story? 38:25

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk all about story and what they do when they become stuck writing one. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Do You Do When You're Struggling To Write A Story? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Launch new podcast Sacha will Read minimum of 5 Sapphic books Impleme…

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102 How Can Writing Change The World? 46:03

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk all about how words have power and how from the personal to the global, they can create change. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Can Writing Change The World? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Launch new podcast Sacha will Read minimum of 5 Sapphic books Im…

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101 How Do You Know It Is Worth The Risk? 47:53

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk all about risk, how they approach it and when they think it’s worth it. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Know It Is Worth The Risk? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Launch new podcast Sacha will Read minimum of 5 Sapphic books Implement outsourcing …

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100 How Have You Grown Since Episode One? 1:16:39

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EPISODE 100 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s landmark 100th episode, Dan and Sacha go live with their Patreons and stream into their Facebook group to talk all about the journey so far, how they have grown and changed and what they think the future might look like for their author businesses. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Have You Grown Since Episod…

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099 What Is Your Relationship With Romance? 58:21

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their relationship with romance on and off the page. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Is Your Relationship With Romance? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Launch new podcast Sacha will Read minimum of 5 Sapphic books Implement outsourcing Check off 5…

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098 What Would This Look Like If It Were Easy? 48:55

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about what life would look like if it were easy and they delve into the mindsets they have fostered and continue to work on to keep on going in this industry. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Would This Look Like If It Were Easy? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short …

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097 How Do You Approach Someone for a Collaboration? 45:16

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha answer one of their Patreon’s questions on collaboration and talk all about how they started their collaboration and what they think goes into pitching a potential project partner AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Approach Someone for a Collaboration? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a sur…

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096 What Were Your Top 3 Non-Fic and Fiction Books from 2021? 44:07

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk all about the non-fiction and fiction books they loved in 2021 and why. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Were Your Top 3 Non-Fic and Fiction Books from 2021? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Launch new podcast Sacha will Read minimum of 5 LB books Impleme…

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095 How Do You Level Up Your Business 31:49

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the last time they had a real, groundshifting breakthrough and what it feels like AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Level Up Your Business? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Launch new podcast Sacha will Read minimum of 5 LB books Implement outs…

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094 What Does A Real Breakthrough Feel Like And When Was Your Last? 42:31

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the last time they had a real, ground-shifting breakthrough and what it feels like. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Does A Real Breakthrough Feel Like And When Was Your Last? QUARTER 1 TASKS Dan will Dictate a novel Launch a survey Write three short stories Sacha will TBD MORE FROM THE SHOW Join u…

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093 What Pieces of Yourself Do You Put Into Your Writing? 43:55

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about ‘self-inserts’ and how no writing is free of the influence of its creator. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Pieces of Yourself Do You Put Into Your Writing? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the first two months of content (Pride & New Year…

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092 What Is Your Definition of Success? (Part 2) 32:24

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha take another look at their definition of success almost two years on and see how their answer has changed. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Is Your Definition Of Success? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the first two months of content (Pride & New Y…

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091 What Are Your Goals for 2022? 58:56

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EPISODE 90 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha take a look at their goals for 2022 and discuss why and how they are going to achieve them. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Are Your Goals for 2022? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the first two months of content (Pride & Ne…

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090 Review of 2021 44:53

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha take a look back at the goals they set for this year and review (after they wipe the tears of laughter from their eyes) how it went. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What were your goals at the beginning of the year and have you achieved them? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 …

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089 What Are You Going to Do for YOU in 2022?? 45:51

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about what they plan on doing next year for themselves, so they can have a happy, healthy and productive 2022 AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Are You Going to Do for YOU in 2022?? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the first two months of content…

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088 How Are You/Would You Approach the Launch of Your First Book? 1:03:57

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about if they had the chance to launch their first book today, with the knowledge they currently have, what they would do differently. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Are You/Would You Approach the Launch of Your First Book? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching apprenticeship and action th…

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087 The Good The Bad and the Really Ugly: What is Self-Employment Like? 55:35

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EPISODE 87 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the good, the bad and the really fucking ugly aspects of being self employed. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK The Good The Bad and the Really Ugly: What is Self-Employment/Current Employment Like? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching apprenticeship and action the …

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086 What Systems Do You Have in Place for Your Marketing? 51:27

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the systems they have in place for marketing, what has and hasn’t worked for them and what they want to put in place for the future. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Systems Do You Have in Place for Your Marketing? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching apprenticeship and action the ta…

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085 How do you Cope with Pressure? 50:42

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they deal with pressure and the different types of pressure they face. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Cope With Pressure? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching apprenticeship and action the tasks Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the first two months…

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084 What Have You Normalised That You Used to Appreciate? 48:39

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about what they have normalised as they have leveled up and how they can forget what they do now wasn’t always normal, at different points in their author journeys. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Have You Normalised That You Used to Appreciate? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching appren…

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083 How is Leveling Up Going? 52:22

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how leveling up is going and the things they have learned so far in their author journeys. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How is Levelling Up Going? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching apprenticeship and action the tasks Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the firs…

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082 What Lessons Did You Learn About Yourself During the Pandemic? 50:13

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the lessons and truths that the pandemic has taught them. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What lessons did you learn about yourself during the pandemic? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching apprenticeship and action the tasks Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the f…

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081 What Sparks Joy in Your Business 41:42

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about what keeps them passionate and joyful in their businesses. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Sparks Joy in Your Business? QUARTER 4 TASKS Dan will Move house Attend coaching apprenticeship and action the tasks Have sorted Activated Authors 2022 calendar and actioned the first two months of content (…

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080 How do you Choose your Genre? 1:00:32

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about genre hopping and how to choose your genre. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How do you choose your genre? WEEKLY TASK Chat about accountability going forward. MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextle…

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079 What is your Relationship with Learning? 1:07:16

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their love of learning, how they learn and why they just can’t stop. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is your Relationship with Learning? WEEKLY TASK Dan will create a presentation and give it to Be a Bestseller 2.0 conference and finish the resources for the challenge Sacha will work on Trey, read…

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078 What Is The Book (Or Books) You’ve Given Most As A Gift, And Why? 1:01:08

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the books that have inspired, motivated and unlocked them so much they have gifted them to others. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Is The Book (Or Books) You’ve Given Most As A Gift, And Why? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will outline enough of Trey to start editing, continue shutting down tasks, read as many…

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077 Why Community? 57:03

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the power of community and what it means to them AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Why community? WEEKLY TASK Dan will finish the second edit of his blueprint and get ahead of his ghostwriting. Sacha will create a L/B YA list, work on the audiobook, and work on shutting down tasks for others. Joint actio…

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076 What is your ‘Why?‘ 59:32

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What is your ‘Why’? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will finish reading rebel anthology stories, work on finishing the audiobook. Dan will finish the final 25k of his client book, have the NaNo pages for launch, and will research places to promote. MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors Join us on Patreo…

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075 How Do You Use Social Media in Your Business? 44:05

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their opinions on the changing landscape of social media and how they use and plan on using it in the future to help their businesses. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How do you use social media in your business? WEEKLY TASK Dan - 20k ghost written, do final cover changes for WWC paperback hardback and…

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074 Describe Your Perfect Working Day 54:44

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their perfect working day and are surprised by their revelations. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Describe Your Perfect Working Day WEEKLY TASK Sacha will do silent September and prep for kiddo school changes. Dan will open NaNo registration and finalize launches. MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join our Facebook …

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073 Would You Consider Selling Your Book Rights? 41:07

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In this week’s episode, Kate and Sacha talk about selling indie book rights and if or when they would consider it. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Would you consider selling your book rights? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will work on Trey edits. Katlyn will publish her book. MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextle…

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072 How Do You Protect Your Writing Time? 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they keep writing time protected and how they can put systems in place to level it up. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How do you protect your writing time? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will create a ‘no’ list and make a decision about which drafting project comes next. Dan will enjoy downtime in the Lake Dis…

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071 How Do You Decide What to Prioritize? 36:08

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they decide what to prioritize in their work and why. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How do you decide what to prioritize? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will rest. Dan will edit 70% of When Winter Comes. MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors Join us …

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070 How Do You Deal With The Post-Launch Crash? 59:44

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they deal with the inevitable crash after a launch and how that crash has evolved with their careers. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How do you deal with the post-launch Crash? Or What plans are you putting in place to deal with the post-launch crash? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will think and rest Dan will…

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069 How Do You Know When to Outsource? 41:33

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how to know when it is the right time in the author's journey to outsource. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How do you know when to outsource? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will launch a book. Dan will set ‘When Winter Comes’ for pre-order. MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelautho…

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068 How Do You Build A Strong Cast Of Supporting Characters? 48:20

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AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how to create a cast of side characters with substance. WEEKLY TASK Sacha will prep for and start Becca-con, and continue launch stuff. Dan will Slam words for kiddo time. MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors Watch the podcast:http…

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067 What is Your Relationship with No? 51:27

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their relationship with the word ‘no’ and how it’s changed it over their careers. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What’s your relationship with no? WEEKLY TASK Dan will finish mini project and write 20k of ghost writing words Sacha will work on launch stuff MORE FROM THE SHOW: Join our Facebook communi…

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066 What 3 Things Will You Accomplish by the End of 2021? 45:21

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EPISODE 66 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the three things they want to have achieved by the chime of midnight on New Years Eve AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What 3 things will you have accomplished by the end of 2021? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will: continue launch tasks and report back how many she's done, continue editing …

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065 How Have You Changed and How Have You Stayed the Same? 45:25

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the biggest things that have changed in their journeys and the things that have stayed the same. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Since You Started Writing, How Have You Changed and How Have You Stayed the Same? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will continue launch tasks and report back how many she's done, continue e…

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064 Self Pub or Trad in 2021? 42:21

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EPISODE 64 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan is joined by Rachael Herron as they talk about Rachael's journey through Traditional Publishing. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Self- Pub or Trad in 2021? WEEKLY TASK Dan will: Follow ghost writing schedule. Start edits on When Winter Comes. Work on transferring books to the dashboard. JOIN US ON P…

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063 How Do You Know When You've Done Enough? 40:32

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In this week’s episode, Dan is joined by Crys Cain as they talk about when they've done 'enough.' AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Know When You've Done Enough? WEEKLY TASK Dan will sit and sort out a proper, organized to-do list. JOIN US ON PATREON https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors Listen https://pod.link/1508555372 Watch https://youtu.…

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062 Who Is Your Favourite Character You've Created? 42:25

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EPISODE 62 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their favourite characters from their own stories. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Who Is Your Favourite Character You’ve Created? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will do her competitive intensive, pitch to at least one podcast for her launch, and do her mailing list emails. Dan will complete…

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061 When Are You Being Your Best Self? 37:49

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EPISODE 61 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about when they are their best selves. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK When Are You Being Your Best Self? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will work on Side Characters stuff. Dan will pick between the two things, update a webpage, make progress towards Sunday goal, JOIN US ON PATREON https://patreon…

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060 What One Thing Can You Give Up, and What Can You Double Down On? 45:46

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EPISODE 60 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their workload and nearing burnout, and their Clifton/Gallup strengths. AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK What Is One Thing You Can Give Up, and One Thing You Can Double Down On? WEEKLY TASK Sacha will write a list of all that she’s doing to look where she can cut back, Aim to get…

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059 How Do You Soul Search? 42:01

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EPISODE 59 IS NOW LIVE! In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about “revelation exhaustion”, Web building and Soul Searching! AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK How Do You Soul Search? WEEKLY TASK --Dan will do 90 day to book planning and VA hiring actioning. He will also sit in a cafe and write next week, and update 1 website page- -Sacha will do …

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