Episode 86
Why Great Work Needs Great Collaboration: AJ Harper on Writing, Trust, and Staying in the Game
In this inspiring episode of Unleashing Your Great Work, Dr. Amanda Krowl is joined once again by the brilliant AJ Harper — author, ghostwriter, teacher, and mastermind behind “Write a Must-Read.” Together, they dive deep into what it means to do truly great work, the power of creative collaboration, and the emotional resilience needed to keep going when the writing gets hard.
AJ shares how her great work has evolved from ghostwriting bestselling books to empowering authors to finish (and flourish in) their own journeys. From writing sprints to trusting collaborators, to finding your voice in a noisy world, AJ brings wisdom, integrity, and serious inspiration.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why helping people stay in the game is at the heart of AJ’s current great work
- How to build trust in collaboration — and why it’s really about trusting yourself
- The difference between creative abundance vs. scarcity mindset
- What to look for in a collaborative partner (values, roles, vision)
- How community can be a game-changer for writers
LINKS
Learn more about AJ Harper, her book and her offerings:
AJ Harper's book: Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives―Including Your Own
BIO
AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written nine books, including Profit First. AJ is the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own.
