Writing & Publishing

Donald Miller not only deepens his teaching on how to use his seven universal story elements—he'll provide you with one of the most powerful and cutting-edge tools to help with your brand messaging efficacy and output.

Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have....

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach....

Axios co-founders Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart Brevity—think Strunk and White’s Elements of Style for the digital age.

An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come....

Legendary writing teacher and author of The Anatomy of Story John Truby provides a guide to understanding the major genres of the story world.

In Joel's Schwartzberg's 10-plus years as a strategic communications trainer, the biggest obstacle he's come across is that most speakers and writers don't have a point....

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller....

We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did these indispensable implements come from? In this wide-ranging history, Roland Allen reveals how the notebook became our most dependable and versatile tool for creative thinking.

Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing....

New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird.

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track....

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it....

For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the patterns that hold them back, hear this incredible news: everything you need for the freedom you want is entirely within reach....

This expanded audio collection presents William Zinsser's On Writing Well, the classic teaching book that has sold more than 1 million copies, together with a new 90-minute section....

When Niall came across a dog shackled to a chain and in a poor state of health, something reminded him and his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand but there was just something about this one that told him she was special.

Try these ingenious, Zen-based exercises to expand your writing skills - or just for fun....

In this new edition of his top-selling work, author Dan Kennedy explains why some sales letters work and most don't. And he shows how to write copy that any business can use....

This is the book that changed America....

Learn the keys to energizing your writing, engaging readers, and breaking out with influence....

The Law of Success in 16 Lessons was initially published in 1928 as a multi-volume correspondence course. It was allegedly based upon interviews with over 100 American millionaires, including self-made industrial giants such as: Henry Ford, J. P. Morgan, John D.

BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, offers a practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly....

In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime writing teacher John Warner: not very much.

Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story....

The study of sexual physiology has been a paying career or a diverting sideline for scientists as far-ranging as Leonardo da Vinci and James Watson....

In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt and pressing enter. What does this mean for the art of writing? According to longtime writing teacher John Warner: not very much. More Than Words argues that generative AI programs like ChatGPT not only can kill the student essay but should, since these assignments don’t challenge students to do the real work of writing. To Warner, writing is thinking—discovering your ideas while trying to capture them on a page—and feeling—grappling with what it fundamentally means to be human.

Le Guin’s sharp and witty voice is on full display in this collection of twenty-four essays, revised by the author a decade after its initial publication in 1979. The collection covers a wide range of topics and Le Guin’s origins as a writer, her advocacy for science fiction and fantasy as mediums for true literary exploration, the writing of her own major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness, and her role as a public intellectual and educator.

The Law of Success in 16 Lessons was initially published in 1928 as a multi-volume correspondence course. According to Hill, the work was commissioned at the request of Andrew Carnegie, at the conclusion of a multi-day interview with Hill. It was allegedly based upon interviews with over 100 American millionaires, including self-made industrial giants such as: Henry Ford, J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, over 500 of the most successful people of the planet across nearly 20 years.

Step into the vivid, paradoxical world of G. K. Chesterton—where saints dance with skeptics, riddles reveal truth, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Best known for his wit and philosophical insight, Chesterton’s poetry is a rich blend of humor, faith, social commentary, and fierce imagination. From the rousing rhythms of “Lepanto” to the introspective depth of “The Ballad of the White Horse”, this curated selection showcases Chesterton’s signature style: playful yet profound, grounded yet soaring.

Write Through It is a candid, actionable guide to navigating the rollercoaster ride of writing and publishing, both on and off the page. Literary agent and author Kate McKean has been educating authors and demystifying publishing for years in her popular newsletter Agents & Books, and now she walks writers of all genres through every stage of the writing and publishing process and its accompanying emotional moments.

Want to build a real self-publishing business that actually pays you? This book shows you how to research, launch, and scale print-on-demand books using the same strategies as top KDP earners. No fluff. No filler. Just a clear path from idea to income. Inside, you will learn: How to find profitable book ideas with built-in demand A step-by-step way to test your niche before you publish What makes a book cover and title convert browsers into buyers How to write descriptions that sell without sounding desperate Simple launch methods that work without a big audience Ways to scale your ...

1000 Ideas for Writers: Spark your next story—one idea at a time 🖋️ A massive collection of 1000 unique prompts to spark fresh stories in any genre. 🎭 Character concepts and personality quirks to build unforgettable protagonists and villains. 🌍 Worldbuilding jumpstarts to help you create immersive settings, cultures, and histories. 🧩 Plot twists and surprise endings that add tension, drama, and excitement to your narratives. 💬 Dialogue starters and scene openers to break writer’s block and get your characters talking. 🔮 Genre-specific sections for fantasy, sci-fi, ...

Struggling to Write Blurbs for Your Novels? Many authors find writing blurbs or book descriptions difficult. Why is it so hard? Because it requires a different kind of writing than we’re familiar with. To write an effective blurb, you need to learn the art of copywriting – a skill that we tend to associate with the marketing and advertising industries. This association makes some authors uncomfortable. But copywriting can be used for good as well as evil. Blurbs & Book Descriptions presents the copywriting skills a modern author needs and shows how they can be applied to create ...

You published the book. Why isn’t anyone buying it? It’s not because your writing is bad. It’s because your book is hidden. On Amazon, visibility is everything, and the right keywords make all the difference. Keyword Power for Authors is your step-by-step guide to using strategic keywords and optimized metadata to help readers actually find your book. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, this guide will show you exactly how to position your book in Amazon’s search results and get it in front of the right audience. You’ll learn how to: Select high-impact keywords that real ...

On November 22, 1963, the author of Behind the Scenes was a young Dallas Times Herald reporter who sprinted from his newspaper desk to Dealey Plaza minutes after shots were fired at President John F. Kennedy. Eyewitnesses he found at Dealey Plaza included Abraham Zapruder, who insisted from the first moments that the president could not have survived the serious wounds he had seen so clearly through his camera viewfinder.

The One-Hour Author empowers busy professionals to write, publish, and launch a book that builds their brand—without sacrificing their well-being. Start your journey today and see how one hour a week can turn your dream into a reality.

Following the Front is a compilation of WWII dispatches written by Sidney A. Olson for TIME and LIFE magazines, 1944-1945. Olson, who joined Time Inc. in 1939 and served as a senior editor there, asked to be assigned overseas as a war correspondent. In mid-December, 1944, he received his accreditation from the War Department and sailed for London. Attached to the European Theater of Operations (ETO), Olson followed the Allied Forces as they pushed the Nazis back into Germany. He typed up his reports and cabled them to his editors in New York.

In a noisy world where attention spans are shrinking, short books that solve real problems are the secret weapon of modern entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and creators. Mini Book Launchpad is a step-by-step guide that shows you how to turn your message into a high-impact, self-published mini book on Amazon — even if you're not a writer.

In this must-listen audiobook, Australia’s leading book mentor Natasa Denman shares the proven tips and strategies that will set you up for your book writing success. Natasa has helped hundreds of people just like you, from all around the world, go from uncertain, fearful and confused, to published authors.

Ready to swap the 9-to-5 grind for a writing career you control? The Freelancer’s Playbook hands you a proven, step-by-step system for turning words into a predictable income—without the guess-work, overwhelm, or feast-or-famine cycle.

¿Y si el secreto que estabas buscando no está en el éxito... sino en tu historia? Este libro revela el verdadero secreto: el poder de escribir desde lo más profundo, sin filtros, sin máscaras, sin miedo. No es un manual más. Es un mapa emocional. Es una guía humana y real para liberar eso que llevas dentro y convertirlo en un libro que transforme tu vida… y la de otros. Aquí descubrirás cómo usar la escritura catártica para romper bloqueos, sanar heridas, abrazar tu verdad y escribir con el alma. Porque sí, aunque creas que no sabes escribir, este libro te demostrará lo ...

One of the easiest books to write to simply to collect articles you have written based on other people’s books, other people’s articles, other people’s social media, etc. Of course, you need to have written such articles if you want to collect them into a book like this. If you write one article each week for a year, you’ll have enough content. What sort of articles can you write? Here are a few ideas taken from articles I wrote for the attached Book Marketing 264: Promotional Ideas I’ve Learned from Other People.

This must-listen book is the ultimate guide to not only writing and publishing your first book but the ultimate vehicle to business growth through leveraging the opportunities that becoming a published author brings. This book has the answers for you. It is the proven system that will take you step-by-step through the process of navigating your structure, content and all those infinite details needed to publish. Hundreds of men and women in business are following this exact system, The Ultimate 48 Hour Author Blueprint, to create transformation in their own, and their client’s lives.

Are you ready to become a published author and earn passive income from your knowledge, skills, or passion? In this practical, no-fluff audiobook, self-publishing expert Evelyn Grace Harper walks you through everything you need to know to successfully write, publish, and market your first eBook or audiobook—even if you’ve never written a book before.

La autopublicación parece ser la moda actual. Si hace unos años todo el mundo quería dar una charla TED, parece que ahora todos tenemos un libro escrito o, al menos, un borrador guardado en un cajón - físico o virtual. Las buenas noticias son que, en 2025, es muy sencillo publicar nuestros propios contenidos de manera independiente a las editoriales tradicionales. Por supesto, esto tendrá ventajas o inconvenientes. Este breve ensayo repasa la situación actual de la autopublicación, centrándose en el mercado español - pero mirando a las grandes plataformas internacionales de ...

¿Quieres escribir y publicar en Amazon sin saber cómo? En la era digital, el sueño de convertir tu idea en un libro se hace realidad más fácil que nunca. La inteligencia artificial no es un reemplazo para tu creatividad, sino una herramienta poderosa que te impulsa a alcanzar tus metas literarias. Google Gemini se posiciona como tu coautor estratégico, listo para transformar tu visión en una obra maestra publicada. En "Dominando Google Gemini: La Guía Definitiva para Escribir y Autopublicar Libros Exitosos en Amazon", el autor J.M. Silva, con su vasta experiencia en diversos ...

Struggling to write copy that converts? Wish you had a blueprint instead of guesswork? The Copywriting Playbook is your practical guide to writing better, faster, and more persuasively—without sounding pushy or robotic.

Do you want to learn about how to be on a book launch team? With the ability to read the book before release and chance to share about their favorite books, many book fans in recent years have enjoyed being on book launch teams for their favorite authors. That's why Books Launching 101 guides book fans through the basics and inner tricks on how to be an effective book launch team member. Based on years of experience in the book launch world, this resource will: Explore a glossary of several terms that will give you knowledge about book launching and the publishing industry Discover what you...

Freelance Writing for Beginners is a practical, step-by-step guide to building a successful freelance writing business from scratch. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a college student, or someone who just wants to get away from the office, this book will show you everything you need to know to start making money online as a writer—no experience necessary.

Are you an author unsure of how to plan their next book launch? Planning a book launch can be pretty overwhelming, whether it's your first or your fiftieth. That's why How to Launch a Book is designed to help authors learn the process of planning their book launch and building a book launch team. Based on years of experience in the book launch world and self-publishing, this resource will: Review the four types of launch campaigns and figure out which campaign best fits the needs of your book Use 10 questions to help you find the foundation of your launch campaign Discover ideas and tools ...