Nicolas Cole
Author and writing entrepreneur sharing creative discipline, self‑improvement, and high‑performance writing systems.
Write Many Books, Own Your Niche, Not One Bestseller
Remember, if you want to make money as a fiction writer, the game isn’t to write “one best-selling book.” The game is to write lots and lots of books and dominate a category/subcategory.
Unlock the Formula for 6‑7‑figure Digital Products
Here's the secret to building 6 and 7-figure digital products people actually want to buy:
Earn 99% Margins by Building a Simple Digital Business
My little writing business has made over $20,000,000. But the problem? It's VERY expensive to run. At this point, we have a team of about 30 all-stars with a 7-figure payroll. If I wanted to maximize the money flowing into my bank account, I...
Three Phases to $1M Digital Writing Success
The Path to $1M as a Digital Writer is just 3 phases. Phase 1: Start writing online, gather data, and then double-down on "what's working" Phase 2: Name & Claim your niche, build a Superniche audience, create your 1st digital product Phase 3:...
Focus on Essentials: Skip the Shiny AI Tools
AI is moving insanely fast: • New workflows. • New tools every week. • New “you need to learn this NOW” posts everywhere. And it’s easy to feel like you’re behind. And the truth is you’ll never catch up by chasing every shiny release. Which is...
Bet on Yourself: $40k to $240k in a Year
In 2016, I was making $40k/yr as a copywriter at an ad agency. In 2017, I was making $240k/yr working for myself as a ghostwriter for executives. A small example of the difference between betting on someone else vs betting on yourself.
Age and Luxury Car Prompted Tech Job Assumption
A while back, I bought out the lease on my M850 BMW. And the sales guy asked me: "What do you do for work?" Since I'm only 35, the sales guy thought the "only" way I could afford it was because I worked...
Stop Sabotaging Yourself: Action Beats Skill Mastery
I have trained over 12,000 writers & ghostwriters. And what people struggle with the most isn't the "hard skills." It's the relationship they have with themselves. They are their own worst enemy. They talk themselves out of taking action. They...
Cherish Early Wins; Later Growth Gets Harder
Enjoy being a beginner. I promise, it gets harder from here. In the beginning, ANY progress is euphoric. First client? First $10k/mo? First "upgrade" in lifestyle? You'll feel high. But the more you achieve, the further out the next reward,...
One Phrase Turned My Broke Studio Into $180k/Month
In 2017, I was broke and living in a rundown Chicago studio apartment. 18 months later? My ghostwriting agency was on its way to generating $180k/month. This is the story of how one little phrase changed everything:
Surround Yourself with Relentless Performers; Raise Your Bar
One of the only ways to learn "what it takes" is to spend as much time as possible around someone relentless. It'll reset your bar, and make you realize how little you're actually doing relative to a high-performer. Then, it's...
Live Prosperously by Giving, Creating, and Honoring Your Word
Rules for a prosperous life: • Give more than you take • Help more than you request • Don't be afraid to ask for help • When others compete, create • Bet on yourself • Listen because you care • Share what you learn & earn • Respect...
Track Only Eight Metrics, Ignore All Other Distractions
The 8 highest-priority metrics to track in your 1-person ghostwriting business: • Cold Reach Outs • Cold Responses • Warm Reach Outs • Warm Responses • Inbound Messages • Free Consulting Looms Sent • Sales Calls • Clients Closed Everything else is a distraction.
Scaling From $100k to $1M Is Simpler Than Starting
Going from $100k to $1M per year is 10x easier than going from $0 to $100k. It will feel like chewing glass, but it gets easier. Just keep going.
Publish Boldly, Write Daily, Progress Reveals Its Value
Advice I wish I had as a writer 10 years ago: • You never know what's going to resonate. Just hit publish. • Progress gets easier to measure the longer you do it. • You won't enjoy writing every day. Do it anyway. •...