[82] From autism diagnosis to becoming a mega successful bestselling author

Bestselling thriller author JD Barker shares his journey from his Autism diagnosis at 22 to corporate finance to becoming a full-time mega successful novelist. In this candid interview, he reveals his entrepreneurial approach ("selling bananas") to writing and how he stands out in an increasingly crowded market. KEY INSIGHTS: ➡️ The entrepreneurial mindset of a bestselling author ➡️ Why authors must dare to think differently ➡️ The best strategy of building an author brand and expanding readership ➡️ Successful book promotional strategies ➡️ The creative business magic of co-authoring CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to JD Barker 00:35 JD Barker's Writing Journey 01:08 Balancing Corporate Life and Writing 02:07 Transition to Full-Time Author 03:00 Marketing and Entrepreneurship in Writing 13:32 Overcoming Writer's Block 16:50 Finding Inspiration for Stories 18:53 Turning a House into a Haunted House 19:32 Promoting the Book with a Haunted House Contest 21:19 The Importance of Author's Platform in Publishing 24:35 Collaborating with James Patterson 28:07 Writing Process and Inspirations 31:50 Living with Asperger's and Its Influence on Writing 33:20 Thoughts on AI in Writing 34:42 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Writers Connect with JD: Newly created intro gingle to get you in the mood about my intimate yet exciting conversation with my guest.

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[82] From autism diagnosis to becoming a mega successful bestselling author is an episode from The Entrepreneur Next Door by Zev Asch.

This episode is 37:03 long.

This episode was published on Apr 17, 2025.

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