The Publishing Performance Show Daniel Hurst - From Office Worker to 75+ Books: The Ultimate Author Success Blueprint
Daniel Hurst is a bestselling author with over 75 published books, primarily in the psychological thriller genre. Known for his rapid writing pace and prolific output, Daniel successfully transitioned from a procurement officer to a full-time author within just a few years. His breakthrough book "Till Death Do Us Part" allowed him to quit his day job, and he later achieved UK number one bestseller status with "The Doctor's Wife" through his publisher Bookouture. As a hybrid author, Daniel balances both self-publishing and traditional publishing, consistently delivering psychological thrillers that keep readers hooked with unexpected twists and compelling characters.
In this episode:
- Journey from childhood writing dreams to becoming a full-time author
- Transitioning from office work as a procurement officer to writing
- Writing process: from "pantsing" to structured outlining
- Achieving rapid writing speeds of 5,000-10,000 words per day
- The breakthrough success of "Till Death Do Us Part" that replaced his salary
- Marketing strategies that worked: Facebook ads and consistent newsletters
- Balancing self-publishing with traditional publishing as a hybrid author
- Time management and discipline required to build a writing career
- Common mistakes new authors make and how to avoid them
- Building a consistent reader base through regular book releases
Resources mentioned:
- 20 Books to 50K Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k/
- Craig Martell's writing community
- Facebook advertising platform
- KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) dashboard:
- Bookouture:https://bookouture.com/
Book Recommendations:
- Before and Laughter by Jimmy Carr
Connect with Daniel Hurst:
- Website: http://www.danielhurstbooks.com
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- Latest book: "The Baby Swap" available on Amazon
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