Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing Podcast

Nicolas Cole
  • 4.9 (16)
  • MARKETING
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Weekly deep dives into the Art & Business of Digital Writing, Ghostwriting, & Self-Publishing

  1. MAR 19

    5 Ways To Land Ghostwriting Clients Without A Portfolio, Case Studies, or Testimonials

    👻 Want to enter the lucrative world of ghostwriting? Here’s a free guide to get you started: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.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 (00:00) Intro: Landing Clients Without Proof(02:59) Debunking the Portfolio Myth(06:03) Using Free Custom Samples(07:57) Leveraging Free Projects for Growth(10:08) Being Your Own Case Study(12:21) Pitching in Public: Content as Credibility(15:40) The Real Key: Educating Clients(18:36) Wrapping Up: Practice, Educate and Succeed~ 🔗 Other ghostwriting videos I think you'll enjoy: How I Built My Ghostwriting Agency To $180,000/mo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfF0nNDmQ8 What Is Social Media Ghostwriting?: https://youtu.be/WpK36bydVK0 Free Intro To Ghostwriting Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wFHDOWr2os&t=942s ~ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: 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 👻 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/ 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: 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 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/

    21 min

  2. MAR 18

    How To Build A Successful Free or Paid Newsletter In 2026

    🤖 Our Substack paid newsletter, Write With AI, does over $400,000/yr in annual recurring revenue. Come learn what's working for us over here! https://writewithai.substack.com/ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://yt.startwritingonline.com 🚀 This video is a clip from our Monday Hot Seat calls inside our AI Writing Skool. You can come join me LIVE here: https://aiwritingskool.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 (00:00) A Newsletter Is a Never-Ending Book(02:00) What Makes Some Books Leave You Wanting More(04:30) Breaking Down What Readers Want to Continue(07:00) Identifying the Tangible Value in Content(10:00) Newsletters as Vehicles for Assets, Not Just Information(13:00) Real-World Examples: Story Club & Write with AI(16:00) Building Repeatable, Tangible Assets for Your Audience(19:30) Free vs Paid Newsletters: The Business Model Choice ~ 🔗 Other digital writing videos I think you'll enjoy: 10 Lessons Selling $10M Of Digital Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ks2BeFsD0&t=111s How To Build A $200k/yr Paid Newsletter On Substack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrfO_bRprE0&t=5s This 20-Email Sequence Made Me Millions of Dollars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBANmqDhj7Y&t=2s ~ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: 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 👻 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/ 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: 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 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/

    23 min

  3. FEB 25

    How Writers Make Their Millions

    Start writing online: https://startwritingonline.com/Start ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=WritersMillionsYT&htrafficsource=youtube_organic&utm_source=WritersMillions 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 (00:00) The Wrong Approach to Getting Rich Writing(00:14) Early Misconceptions and Reality Checks(00:32) Learning from Famous Millionaire Writers(01:17) The Power of Owning a Niche(01:49) Writer A vs. Writer B: Scattering vs. Niching(02:21) Committing to One Topic Pays Off(02:57) My Experience: Results of Niching Down(03:13) Overcoming Excuses and Unlocking Success~ 🔗 Other digital writing videos I think you'll enjoy: 10 Lessons Selling $10M Of Digital Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ks2BeFsD0&t=111s How To Build A $200k/yr Paid Newsletter On Substack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrfO_bRprE0&t=5s This 20-Email Sequence Made Me Millions of Dollars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBANmqDhj7Y&t=2s ~ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: 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 👻 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/ 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: 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 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/

    4 min

  4. FEB 24

    The X Algorithm Has Changed! (Your New 2026 Content)

    Start writing online: https://startwritingonline.com/Start ghostwriting: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=XalgoYT&htrafficsource=youtube_organic&utm_source=Xalgo 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 (00:00) X Algorithm Changes: What Happened?(07:05) History of Platform Evolutions(14:20) Following the Money & Incentives(22:00) X’s Shift to Long-Form: Articles & Virality(31:00) Building & Leveraging Your Content Library(38:30) Format Evolution: Paragraphs vs. Threads(47:00) Experimenting with New Formats & Video(51:00) Key Takeaways & Action Plan ~ 🔗 Other digital writing videos I think you'll enjoy: 10 Lessons Selling $10M Of Digital Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ks2BeFsD0&t=111s How To Build A $200k/yr Paid Newsletter On Substack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrfO_bRprE0&t=5s This 20-Email Sequence Made Me Millions of Dollars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBANmqDhj7Y&t=2s ~ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: 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 👻 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/ 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: 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 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/

    56 min

  5. FEB 23

    I Paid Alex Hormozi $35,000 For 12 Hours, Here's What I Learned

    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 (00:00) Vegas and the Hormosi VAM Workshop(01:00) Workshop Overview & Team Experience(02:50) Elevated Standards and Event Details(04:00) Inclusivity, Compassion, and Practical Takeaways(05:40) Power Leveling Through Intense Learning(07:05) Big Rocks for 2026: Org Structure(09:00) Sales, Media & Outbound Improvements(11:15) Doubling Down on What Works & 2026 Outlook~ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: 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 👻 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/ 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: 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 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/

    14 min

  6. FEB 17

    The 6 Types of Digital Products

    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 (00:00) Intro: Why Digital Products?(03:05) Understanding Digital Product Types(15:15) Low Ticket Products: Ebooks & Mini Courses(24:00) Expanding to Courses and Pricing Strategies(32:20) Cohort-Based Courses & Live Learning(39:00) Building Profitable Communities(46:00) High-Ticket Coaching & Masterminds(54:00) How to Start & Key Takeaways ~ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: 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 👻 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/ 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: 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 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/

    49 min

  7. FEB 13

    Early 20s Syndrome: 9 Money Mistakes Keeping You Broke

    If you're in your 20s and find yourself comparing your financial success to others, this video offers valuable insights. We discuss how to cultivate a strong money mindset and improve your financial literacy to navigate the path to wealth creation. Learn practical strategies on how to make money and embrace an entrepreneur's journey. 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 ~ ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: 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 👻 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/ 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: 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 📚 To shop my library of print, eBooks, and audiobooks, visit my bookstore: https://www.differentpublishing.press/

    14 min

  8. FEB 3

    Announcing: The Get Writing Clients 3-Day Challenge

    Start writing online: https://startwritingonline.com/Start ghostwriting: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.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 (00:00) Why Most Writers Struggle(01:15) The Real Secret: Skills Beyond Writing(02:41) Common Writer Challenges & False Solutions(04:00) What High-Earning Writers Actually Do(05:57) Steps to Building a Lucrative Writing Business(08:08) The Get Writing Clients Challenge Overview(09:51) Day-by-Day Breakdown of the Challenge(12:44) Who This System Is (And Isn’t) For ~ 🔗 Other digital writing videos I think you'll enjoy: 10 Lessons Selling $10M Of Digital Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ks2BeFsD0&t=111s How To Build A $200k/yr Paid Newsletter On Substack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrfO_bRprE0&t=5s This 20-Email Sequence Made Me Millions of Dollars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBANmqDhj7Y&t=2s ~ ✍️ 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/ 💻 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/

    14 min
See All (95)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
16 Ratings

About

Weekly deep dives into the Art & Business of Digital Writing, Ghostwriting, & Self-Publishing

Information

You Might Also Like