Business idea · Education
Creative Writing Workshops with a Military Focus
Creative Writing Workshops with a Military Focus: Offer writing workshops led by veterans, focusing on storytelling techniques and life experiences that resonate with both writers and readers. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "How This Ex-Navy SEAL Turned A Book Into A $1M+ Empire - Jack Carr" (aired May 29, 2024).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | How This Ex-Navy SEAL Turned A Book Into A $1M+ Empire - Jack Carr |
| Aired | May 29, 2024 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Jack Carr's "The Terminal List" |
The problem it solves
Aspiring writers often lack unique perspectives and mentorship, which can hinder their storytelling abilities. Traditional writing workshops may not address the specific challenges and experiences faced by veterans or those interested in military themes.
How it makes money
Paid workshops and online courses, with options for one-on-one coaching.
Skills you need
Experience in creative writing and storytelling Knowledge of the military and its culture Workshop facilitation and teaching skills Marketing and promotional capabilities
The market, and why this works now
Online learning platforms like Teachable enable veterans to conduct writing workshops remotely, making this business model viable now. To generate initial revenue, targeting military-related subreddits can help attract aspiring writers interested in unique storytelling perspectives. A potential challenge lies in the need for skilled facilitators who can effectively convey their military experiences while also teaching writing techniques, which may limit scalability if finding qualified instructors proves difficult.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Jack Carr's "The Terminal List"
Founded by Jack Carr, "The Terminal List" is a thrilling novel series that follows a Navy SEAL seeking revenge after being wronged. The series has gained massive popularity, selling millions of copies and transitioning into a successful Amazon Prime show.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: How This Ex-Navy SEAL Turned A Book Into A $1M+ Empire - Jack Carr
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.