The Influential Author by Gregory V. Diehl

Reality is like a multifaceted diamond, one in which everyone has a unique perspective that shapes it. I will be keeping this book for when I figure it out though, that’s for sure.īuy The Influential Author from and help support the blog.įind The Influential Author at Goodreads.'A single refined thought can carry more influence than all the internal ramblings of an unfocused mind over the course of its lifetime.' I’ve always wanted to write nonfiction but I can’t seem to settle on a topic I feel comfortable writing about. The resources section in the back includes links to tools and websites you can use for each section. The book is very thick and chock FULL of information for every section. Finally Reward is about what happens when you publish a book. Promotion is about book launch and book traffic and exposure. Presentation covers book appearance and format. Refinement is about editing and proofreading. The creation section is about the qualities of a writer and writing your first draft. The strategy section talks about the book market and your message.

For example it starts off with the historical influence of writing and helping you think about what to write about. It’s so thorough and talks about topics others don’t bother with. This is the best book on writing nonfiction that I’ve seen. Enjoying lifelong passive income, influence, and meaning from your book’s success.Pricing and promoting each format of your book (digital, print, and audio) for maximum readership and revenue.

Choosing a title, subtitle, description, and cover design that capture your message and create sales.Refining your book with feedback from editors, proofreaders, beta readers, and market testing.Organizing your knowledge into sections and chapters for maximum comprehension and flow.

Combining your passions and experience with reader demand to decide what book to write.

Whether you are an experienced writer or have just started thinking about how to write a nonfiction book, The Influential Author will teach you about: Unlike self-publishing guides that promise to teach you how to write a bestselling book quickly and easily, Diehl’s book actually walks you through the complex details of planning, writing, editing, and promoting your work at the standards of traditional publishing. With in-depth advice about all stages of book creation, publication, and marketing, The Influential Author takes a uniquely grounded and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing. Diehl teaches passionate thinkers how to turn unique messages into profitable books-without sacrificing royalties or creative control to a publisher. Summary: By combining his experience as an educator and entrepreneur, author Gregory V. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Influential Author by Gregory V. Diehl