I Wrote a #1 Best Selling Book Using My Friend's Texts

clock worm is going to be the best seller of 2022
i'm not going to instruct you to purchase this either way but if you do need to read some high quality poetry the link is here:
www.amazon.co.uk/Clock-Worm-Char-Lie-ebook/dp/B08SNYT16S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=clock+worm+char+lie&qid=1610986233&sr=8-1
Massively influenced by this video by Mike Winnet:
kzbin.info/www/bejne/jam9p3iBbtBnqZI

[@MaxFosh]

For more silly antics, come see me on tour! Get your tickets here: maxfosh.co

[@nohjafno5303]

I found a one star review "Not about Clocks or worms"

[@tayespinosa]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lysaali50]

i hate clickbait titles 😆

[@kittycatcrunchie]

This is, unfortunately, unlikely as there are no 1 star reviews only 2 1 star ratings as of me writing this

[@queeseso3069]

@@kittycatcrunchie It's there, I checked

[@OurCumrade]

Lmao

[@hannahsheppard8362]

This is just a really elaborate way for Max to tell us he has lots of friends

[@joeljd9806]

Ikr 😭

[@SpaceTimeBeing_]

Loneliness strikes again

[@Henry-fu2hc]

A grand total of 26

[@pvic6959]

@@Henry-fu2hc i dont even know 26 people lmao

[@blindi6326]

@@Henry-fu2hc that's alot

[@alisathemushroom9923]

Cute how most of her excitement just came from unexpectedly seeing her friend

[@Kafen8d]

I thought the exact same thing, she loves being around him and he really cares enough for his friends to do stuff like this for them. Really cool to see

[@Spin793]

Hey I'd be hyped up to see a friend like Max Fosh

[@cbhorxo]

Maybe it came from seeing the camera, and realizing that she was going to be in one of Max's videos

[@monhi64]

Ngl once I noticed there was a camera man already behind charlie I was like damnit it’s not totally real but ehh close enough

[@exodius9054]

@@monhi64 That "Camera Man" was the friend who told her that they would go on a walk and she seems to start filming when she already noticed max

[@speakertomeat]

Being Max's friend is surely a risky endeavour

[@tickyotacky]

I've read many comments in my time, but this comment that I'm about to read is probably going to be one of the best comments I've ever read, once I've read it.

[@carethemaniac6856]

@@tickyotacky my guy

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@tickyotacky Of all the comments I've ever read, this is one of them.

[@blitzkrieg706]

😶

[@Kokose]

It may be, but if there is no risk there's no reward!

[@dandupaysdegex]

A user on Amazon bought the book and this is what she said: "I don't see the point of this book but it was OK to read not much to red tho it passed 5 mins". She gave 3 stars.

[@monhi64]

I wonder if max just gave it the cheapest price possible. Idk how Amazon even breaks even at 2.77 although that’s in pounds probably so a bit more than I was thinking

[@AnarchistMetalhead]

@@monhi64 still only 3.50$ or 3.26€

[@GummyDinosaursify]

I like the verified purchase that says "I couldn't stop reading. One of the life-changing books that expand your mind and shakes your thinking. Let Jesus be my witness." and then gave it two stars

[@aaronlo9589]

@@monhi64 it's an e-book for .77£ so there's next to 0 cost for publishing it since it's probably all automated.

[@pixelmaster98]

@@aaronlo9589 there's also a paperback available

[@polar8682]

"I’ve had a horrible time recently since some posh bloke invaded my village and stole my roundabout. This book made me forget about everything for a little while, and that’s a good thing. Thank you for such art." -amazon reviewer

[@ziaiman137]

Just 10 seconds ago I read this review

[@Jac0bIAm]

hahahahahah

[@SL-yo4zc]

my boyfriend just bought this book for my birthday. He has been obsessed with your videos since you opened your bilibili channel. He even paid £4 to gift wrap it. You have no idea how happy I was after finding that purple box beautifully wrapped with sliver ribbon, and how speechless I was when I opened it. Thanks for ruining my birthday 🙂

[@adritatokder2094]

I would forever live with my bf if he gave me this as birthday present!!

[@dahasolomon7314]

wasn't expecting that final sentence 😅

[@ShoeibShargo]

@@adritatokder2094 What's your mailing address?

[@12msrbfua]

omg your boyfriend is iconic

[@basil127]

Kekw

[@cf_wood]

Can confirm I did update my Instagram bio lol

[@archit-bhardwaj]

Couples

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

goals

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

whats ur insta!!!

[@cf_wood]

@@strawberryjpeg6000 I wouldn't dare self-promo on a Max Fosh vid...

[@FarTooMuchToSay]

We all want to follow Amazon’s best selling author on Instagram!!

[@BecJane]

Please sell your tea towel as merch

[@tomatopotato4229]

Yes and sell only the grand total of one. The original.

[@korso_s]

@@tomatopotato4229 That is why it should be an auction

[@thiyaradesilva26]

Omg sell each thread separately pleeeasee

[@Muscles_McGee]

Occasionally, an ordinary object changes someone's life forever

[@RyuThe3rd]

Yow you look bare covid in that profile pic (cuz ur Peng)

[@CJMcMoleman]

i guess this explains why so many of the 'amazon best seller' books i've read have been shite

[@lilyblack1979]

Yeah, turns out manipulating reviews and ratings in amazon is extremely easy.

[@lysaali50]

first of all, *R U D E* secondly, yeah that's true

[@hirandompeopled4968]

but not this

[@Zman44444]

Why you gotta do Clock Worm like that? Seriously. You need to get off your high horse and read this magnificent poetry. The nerve of some people. Judging a dish towel by its cover.

[@livewithintention1625]

right 🤣

[@cailt1n]

I've watched many videos in my time, but this video that I'm about to watch is probably going to be one of the best videos I've ever watched, once I've watched it.

[@user-sf8vb7di2t]

comedic genius

[@lucar6897]

@@user-sf8vb7di2t I think the delivery sold it

[@RobbieKnox]

You’ll be hearing from my lawyers.

[@toom_56]

@@RobbieKnox lmaoooooooo

[@pillaridha]

THIS..,,. THIS IS STOLEN

[@theaidanator]

Max, you have a degree in English yet still had to Google whether _worm_ was a noun

[@jonnylynch89]

You can worm your way out of something. So I guess it’s a verb too 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jamieweller7397]

@@pupip55 that is very true

[@edtollway3730]

One word - Newcastle

[@halfbee7886]

Once you know English deeper, you'll question everything.

[@BowlOfHotDogs]

well, its not a doing word

[@ApeironSound]

Dear famous book author Max Fosh, I don't know how you still haven't reached 1m subs. sincerely, me.

[@everything777]

He can game every algorithm, apart from KZbin's it seems

[@FinnD777]

I don’t know either 😂

[@doriangrault]

it's honestly astonishing the man deserves it and more

[@vollkrassercheker]

Thanks to you, I subbed now!

[@carlosvoices966]

I know why. His videos are under 10 min. If he gets them over 10 minutes, he will reach 1m subs very fast.

[@antisocial-gamer7293]

I shall now self-publish a book under Rural Life Humor called, 'Accounting and Lemon Juice.'

[@MaxFosh]

you wouldnt dare

[@user-sf8vb7di2t]

ahahah

[@bgaseacra5092]

Do it.

[@paulflute]

link please.. I want 5 copies.. to see if I can make a battery that calculates tax relief..

[@jackanddienesdivorcepapers5347]

@@MaxFosh It will out sell the book I bet ps who are you and why are you in my recommended and and actual good youtuber

[@hi-its-matt]

dude when this guy gets old he'll have some fucking banging stories to tell his grandkids

[@tickyotacky]

I've read many comments in my time, but this comment that I'm about to read is probably going to be one of the best comments I've ever read, once I've read it.

[@pravashi_382]

He'll not tell lol, he'll just SHOW it 😂

[@sneezlebottom137]

That's what I really like about his videos (of the ones I've seen so far). At the end of each video, someone has a great story to tell their friends.

[@claireatkinson]

*went to arguably the most prestigious school in the UK or even the world* ‘Is worm a noun?’

[@josephbrennan370]

Did he?

[@tanah6962]

*holds English degree* 'Is worm a noun?'

[@tanah6962]

@@josephbrennan370 he went to Harrow

[@wolfzmusic9706]

@@tanah6962 Westminster*

[@wolfzmusic9706]

The uni he went to wasn't that good, but a degree is still a degree to be fair

[@MaxFosh]

massive shout out to mike winnet whos video gave me the inspiration for this... link in the descripozza

[@felixbristow155]

Is this a shoutout on the max fosh channel?

[@Doule162008]

Please update us on how many sold!

[@cundallthepieman]

think mike beat you though, with a blank book :)

[@ZacAlsop]

Why Musk I Suffer was a better book and you know it Fosh

[@ZacAlsop]

also the squirrels at 4:46 make it an incredible shot

[@jofinin22]

Hi

[@summmmm6742]

At least yours was a very quick read lmao

[@MaxFosh]

I wanted my own best seller

[@theaidanator]

Zac are you serious - your book has 100 + blank pages

[@RackieP]

Particularly enjoyed the squirrels bounding past as you read “Covid” 😂

[@MaxFosh]

second one was chasing some serious tail

[@RackieP]

@@MaxFosh a squirrel on a mission!

[@waynemackie3113]

@@MaxFosh I thought it was a glitch in the matrix and it was the same one twice

[@MattColbo]

by "Char Lie" hahahahahahaha

[@bluebaum2.7.16]

How have I thought that Matt wouldn't be here?

[@charliesymons1409]

You two should do a cross the pond colab fo-sho.

[@wassup8793]

How are you not the same person?

[@DecrontheWarrior]

There's a glitch in the matrix what's going on

[@bent1881]

Oh hi matt :)

[@ProcrastinatingPoet]

This is actually really inspiring, as someone whom has wanted to publish their poetry for ages... I think tonight I might as well try!

[@paulflute]

@The Lonely Proto yes.. me too.. post the link when you've done it.. Can i suggest a Vogon constructor ship for the cover.. ;9)

[@Jehty_]

Now is one year later. So did you do it? :)

[@cecillewolters1995]

Was about to ask the same xD

[@anatine_banana_69]

How'd it go lol?

[@Avatarmariz]

Did you do it? Cuz if not you should, someone will love it and you will feel amazing

[@wormonastring7328]

I think you’ll find I’m very much a noun, Mr Max Did-An-English-Degree Fosh

[@ophiolatreia93]

Also a verb

[@Taksheel]

Wait till they find out the same person who wrote clock worm is world renowned model maximus Bucharest

[@skippypeenut4353]

English teachers right now: Look at the passion and the belief the writer has for this phrase on page 172. Outstanding. Beautiful. The raw emotion. 🖤

[@_lambert_1785]

English teachers be like: "Is worm a noun?"

[@yasininn76]

The any-color-but-red heart emoji honeslty sold it for me

[@caitlinchard2301]

Didn’t think he’d be able to outdo the roundabout but strike me down

[@JamesAFButler]

As someone with 16 books self-published on Amazon so far, this is both hilarious and unbelievably harrowing.

[@habibh42069]

Please be so humble to drop some of your book titles, I promise to check them soon enough.

[@Seisoks]

drop your fav one or should i google name?

[@LockerTalker17]

We love to see friends supporting friends in increasingly extreme and ridiculous ways

[@NelsonDellis]

And just like clockworm, it's not available in the US Amazon store :(

[@margaretcorinne2820]

you gotta really try to look for it it took me about 30 mins to get there make sure you spell "Char Lie" with a space

[@LucyJohnson]

Aw

[@SamSmithsamek15]

:(

[@kayyumamcaoglu8671]

This man’s chaotic energy spills out of his British accent

[@killianfitzgeraldkippler]

Just had to buy this book in paperback, it must be a riviting read, the reviews are fantastic

[@carolinemerriam608]

I don't know about everyone else, but I'd say my Blue Monday is saved!

[@joeldeakin2003]

Imagine having friends that are that excited to see you

[@vinayakmalhotra5317]

That hit way too deep

[@givethegoblinsomegold1239]

Max has gone and saved blue Monday’s yet again

[@justinjager8412]

Nice profile pic

[@shishkebab0182]

how does this man come up with ideas like this honestly

[@kishens1]

Only Max can make sitting outside the Emirates on a cold winter's day with a table and chairs look normal... 😂

[@shishkebab0182]

and call it highbury

[@chessyoshi8626]

Max, thanks for this and so many other wonderful videos. I decided to buy this book because it’s delightfully eccentric, and it also kicked my Amazon order over $25 so I got free shipping on my other item 😂. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to reading this monumental literary work.

[@moderatelyerika05]

We’re really pushing the boundaries of “Instagram poetry”

[@Hephaestus_God]

It's really easy to get a bestseller. Has it ever occurred to anyone that there were way too many "Bestsellers" at the same time in a bookstore? A best seller isn't a representation of how good the book is. Plenty of popular books are not actually best sellers. To get on a list you have to sell X amount in X time. So what some authors do is just buy out that many of their own books to make it a best seller (and then donate/sell them again)

[@jack_edwards]

you are a fucking genius

[@MaxFosh]

If ClockWorm isn’t in your next book review I will be immensely upset

[@Thejacka47]

Truth

[@kevinbihari]

Man that was the most wholesome reaction of a friend seeing another friend i have seen in a long time

[@annam.1705]

You are the most refreshing thing that's happened to the internet in a while... I have come to really look forward to your next endeavour and somehow you acctually manage to outdo yourself again and again. Thank you for bringing some lightness into our quarantine homes.

[@vanyagangwar399]

Blue Monday is saved For someone who cuts everyone’s shoutout, we’re all doing you a major favour by playing the commenting game posh

[@xtashax]

Sometimes I think about how every single book I've seen is a New York Times Bestseller

[@pvic6959]

tbf, the non best sellers wouldnt be getting sold or talked about lol

[@user-es7ui5mc1m]

It works because of the same reason that this works on amazon, there are pretty niche lists and there aren't that many (legit) books that come out every week (especially not from major publishing houses, especially not all within the same category) and because a lot of people buy books when they've just come out, for that week or two, that book will obviously be bought a lot compared to other books (especially since pre-orders are counted added to first-day sales) and it'll end up somewhere on one of the NYT bestseller list. What you'll want to look at is the top few spots and how long a book has been at that spot (or on the list at all)

[@xtashax]

@The Lonely Proto Ah if you have time send me the link to that, it sounds like a laugh!

[@xtashax]

@@user-es7ui5mc1m That does explain it, thank you

[@purpleflipflop]

The squirrel jumping throughout the frame of the Covid poem is ~profound

[@nahuelma97]

This is like the best gift anyone could ever give a childhood friend. It's hilarious and sweet af

[@thehello88]

Alternative title “English student wonders if worm is a noun”

[@georgia9092]

Well I am now 77p poorer and I don’t even have a kindle

[@jonaderjona5805]

This has destroyed my dream of ever becoming a bestselling author in the most vicious way possible. I will become a nishe writer solely.

[@agnes915]

i didn’t know you could publish books on amazon just like that, what a cool idea 😁😁

[@vernonscheekbones]

This gentleman's humour is something else, it was *bloody hysterical*

[@mandiraexotic]

Just got the book. All set for tonight’s bedtime deeply intellectual read. Thanks Max and CHAR LIE.

[@Widdekuu91]

This is how I feel when I spend hours on my art and my aunt comes in and asks me if I'm good with paint, because she needs a wall to be whitened.

[@jadeandrews5674]

Your creativity is criminally underrated. Keep on going!!

[@RonaiHenrik]

Whenever I'm feeling down I'm coming back to this video. I need such friends in my life.

[@fasfan]

That is a wonderful thing. Sure, it's a silly idea for a youtube video... but the end result is it technically made your friend a best selling author. Making dreams come true... what a lovely friend you are. Well done you.

[@AimyS91]

This is #1 in Love Poetry. I mean if my friends got me to be a best-seller, I think it shows that they care.

[@beng2708]

Her reaction to seeing you was so wholesome... what a nice friend.

[@TheOnlyDJChillWill]

Favourite review: "I've not read this yet, but it's managed to inspire me already."

[@mulefilms8579]

That was sweet how excited they were to see you, very excited. Keep in touch with people, even ones that you think probably forgot you. The couple who ran your airbnb remembers you, your doctor/4th grade teacher does, so definitely your old friends do. *everyone, imagine how more excited people could be to see regularly, or in a text chat. AND in person (or online, its okay), in person is so much fun, especially when you feel easy and not anxious or at least are just as anxious as they are.* Maybe visit your old teachers when you visit your parents next. IDK if I'd do that, not seeing people is also easy and fun. But its like taking a shower, remember, its an extremely enjoyable thing (when they fit with your energy level) but we feel a wierd dread for happy things. Sometimes the anxiety stays, doesnt mean you don't like them, and you can always explain that to someone. Say its not personal, just that you have social anxiety, and not that they make you feel uncomfortable, but you like talking online. Then just go out of your way to do coffee dates anyway, it feels fantastic to be invited even if you don't have time. And sometimes people remember they're busy - no, they're not flaking, I could've had that anxiety but I knew people do just get busy too. If they didn't like you, they wouldn't be talking to you. And maybe you initiate the conversations (I'm the initiator), that doesn't mean you're being annoying, just that they have a more passive energy, or adapted to your initiator energy. Stop being dumb, people like you, for one you care about how they're feeling, so that's one thing. And what if someone doesnt? Well, that's as rare as really liking someone, to dislike them - but you can have more chemistry with peopel than you expect. Just talk to someone. *And invite people to things!* (I did it once with a friend-acquintance and it was fun, and there wasn't an expectation to do it again. But you don't have to. You can lie in bed for an hour, then get up and invite your friend to coffee. Feeling like you HAVE to go out might make you dread it and stay in. Remembering you dont HAVE to do anything, but are doing it anyway, makes it easier to step outside your comfort zone. *This isn't a universal mental health help, this is just what makes sense to me, and my understanding both of me and what I think might help a more socially anxious person. Do NOT feel bad if anything I say gives you dread, everybody's got their bubble, its fun to pop it sometimes but your not BAD if you choose to float around in it. It's like were on the beach, and I'm in the water, and it's warm, and I say you should come in. But you can't get up from the hot sand. You can come in whenever you want, or not at all, no pressure. But you might want to - the water's great) *Edit: Went on a mental-health tangent, hmm.*

[@sarahmcdowell5919]

Every video you make is like a mixed bag. I never know what to expect but I'm always oddly satisfied and surprised at the end.

[@cameroncann445]

You’re genuinely the best content creator on the platform, your ideas are amazing and I genuinely love each video!

[@HSLSENG]

Just bought it, let's keep Clock Worm in the bestseller list

[@hippowannabe1890]

I love how the only 1 star review I could find for this book said: "I didn't learn anything about worms or clocks".

[@KrenzyHD]

Max you’re telling me you studied English Lit for 3 years and didn’t know if worm was a noun or not??😭

[@紺野-純子]

English Lit 😎

[@topsy304]

We need a sequel but instead of whatsapp messages it’s funny quotes from streetsmart

[@Xenunt1]

How you only have 325k subs is a mystery that can, and should, only be described by the poetic words of Char Lie

[@hans1783]

Well that's very sweet... He really made her a tale she can always share in the future that would instantly brightens up the room.

[@rebeccag.s3682]

You made Charlie's day and that made me happy

[@ashbu_guitar]

I've watched a number of videos in my time, but this video that I'm about to watch is probably going to be one of the best videos I've ever seen, once I've seen it.

[@maitej.1353]

Just came here to say: Blue monday is saved

[@TheGoodContent37]

In the first video I saw of this channel, I think the one where he buys a roundabout, someone pointed out his tea towel looked like the cover of a poetry book. Now he has done a poetry book with his tea towel as the cover. Marvellous.

[@VioletsOnMars]

Honestly, this is the most non-romantic romantic thing ever. I think I'll write a book about it!

[@ChikunVA]

It was so sweet to see how excited she was to see you

[@marleneo3661]

Your videos are the ones I rewatch once in a while because they’re so funny. I am not a native English speaker so please excuse my plump compliment. I wish I could think about some phrases just as good as your poetry. Bye

[@cobmal6278]

this one vid here is just SOO SWEEET! Cheers Max! FOR GREATER THINGS!

[@zaretya9091]

Hearing Max say "J.K. Roeling" just made may day

[@NK-vb3fn]

This might be the best channel on KZbin 😂😂😂 this guy's a god, literally he can do anything he want 😂😂😂

[@ameliapc3943]

i was literaly about to google how to publish a poetry book. Ive been writing some pretty inspring haiku in lockdown and though they might need sharing

[@mcgamerplays8566]

Same here

[@vanyavelikova7979]

I love how your brain works, Mr.Fosh, your videos are always so entertaining and creative, keep up the good work!

[@stephc3522]

“I’ve got to update my Instagram bio” DEAD

[@jess_ef3112]

I've never seen a video of you. Don't know who you are. But I love this. I'm gonna treat myself with a copy of the book and watch more videos.

[@nataliemartin6075]

I would have watched Max read poetry from the book whilst in a park for another hour in all honesty.

[@bobchicken8001]

The second I saw the name of the book I went on Amazon and bought it. Well done for making another amazing video Max

[@joejia1410]

This dude is so madlad that he has ascended from madlads to become a god by himself

[@fatfurie]

this man really knows how the finesse the system and i love it everytime

[@eve8552]

I still can’t get past the fact that Max puts butter AND Nutella on his toast! Honestly it keeps me awake at night... 😖😟

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

This was just hilarious! Thank you for an engaging and lovely story! Cheers to Char Lie! 🍷

[@missliver9677]

4:44 "This one's called Co.... OH LOOK A SQUIRREL!"

[@jenelaina5665]

The squirrel (I think) (hope?) bouncing across the background of the reading of Covid is one of the best things I've seen in my entire life 🐿️

[@COL-1]

In his next video, Max will be telling us how he's being sued for using a tea towel company's copyrighted pattern for a book cover.

[@Maius26]

They should be paying him for promoting their design.

[@Ilikeflowers22]

Imagine having such a supportive friend :')

[@milliedunne8673]

i don't remember what to comment ..... something about blue monday ? blue balls ? my ba degree isn't in smarts

[@cgomes1610]

The spirit is there

[@milliedunne8673]

@@cgomes1610 what are we without spirit

[@cgomes1610]

@@milliedunne8673 nothing of course

[@eduardaarrais]

I read "ba degree" like a sheep. "Baaah degree".

[@christopherjamesgunn]

I always think after every video, how are you going to top what you did. Well ..you did it again.

[@willmiles8589]

Robbie Knox cameo made my day. Thank you Robbie, very cool

[@RobbieKnox]

Cheers Will

[@guildardaze1438]

Ive read a lot of chinese books in my life. And this hits straight home. I don't speak chinese. But once translated they have something magical and mysterious about it. Their ideas, culture. And poems that looses the original meaning. Don't worry. You won't lose any word or meaning of this book. But you'l still get that wonderfull cryptic sense of confusion.

[@sebastianbaynes9452]

Max Fosh: *has English degree* Also Fax Mosh: is worm a noun

[@sixty502]

This is your mayoral candidate people. And it’s marvelous.

[@najjimohammad9124]

Its 2023 and this still #117 in women’s poetry 💀💀💀

[@BlueToadFan913]

Truly a masterpiece

[@warrenswart2658]

Hilarious!! Max’s channel is definitely a bit of brightness during lockdown.