How Effective Is Your Writing? Tips for Lawyers to Excel as Authors with Nick Hutchison

In this episode, Nick Hutchison, founder of BookThinkers, a company dedicated to helping authors promote and market their books, shares his journey and insights on the importance of reading and applying knowledge from books for personal development.  Nick, who has recently published his first book 'Rise of the Reader,' discusses the impact of reading habits on personal and professional growth, and the significance of actionable writing for authors and readers alike.  Our conversation explores strategies for effective reading and writing, touches on the value of non-fiction books, and delves into the role of books in the life of professionals, particularly lawyers. Tips on overcoming reading barriers, setting SMART goals for reading, and making reading and writing actionable are also discussed, providing valuable takeaways for listeners seeking to leverage books for learning and growth. Nick Hutchison is the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a thriving 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Nick's platform and services have empowered countless authors to reach millions of readers, driving substantial revenue growth. His services encompass video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building. With a mission to inspire readers to take action, Nick authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge to unlock potential. Nick gives listeners actionable tips on: 0:00 Intro 2:19 My favorite book of 2023 03:47 Tracking reading and using GoodReads 5:28 Nick's favorite book of 2023 7:37 How to write in a compelling way for readers to take action on the advice given 9:11 Top examples of actionable books 11:50 SMART goals for each book you read 13:27 Mistakes people make when writing 16:18 The importance of language for concise communication 17:30 Getting a reader to follow through with a specific call to action 23:47 How to get the reading inertia going and good reading habits to adopt 28:34 Extracting book information from nonfiction books to apply to your life 34:53 Book Review 43:57 About Nick's book  Resources mentioned in this episode: The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris Get a copy of his book here! Connect with Nick here: https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookthinkers/ http://www.bookthinkers.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices