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Writing the first book is time-consuming. So, you may wonder, why should people still write one—especially if a book is not required for tenure at their institution? Many people may advise you to just ...

When most people talk about a book changing their life, they’re talking about a book they read — a book that changed their perspective or way of thinking. But for many authors, writing a book can be ...

Here’s some encouraging news: You only need two of the three to succeed. All three would be fantastic, but only two are required. Every book starts with an idea. But many of these ideas will be seen ...

For busy executives who aspire to author a book, navigating the intersection of thought leadership and business leadership poses a unique challenge. Aside from the drive and determination to become a ...

Bustle’s Personal Best is a series on how to identify — and then unabashedly go after — what you truly want, by learning from people who’ve already done it. But before all that, she wrote her first ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whether we tap into our lived experiences or allow our minds to spin a yarn, writing a book is a magical form of art. Yet, whereas over ...

Writing a book is no small feat. Whether you’re crafting a gripping novel or a thought-provoking non-fiction piece, the process can feel overwhelming—plot holes to fill, characters to flesh out, ...

"We Tell Ourselves Stories in Order to Live." –Joan Didion As a social worker turned best-selling author, this quote by Joan Didion is one of the reasons I wrote my book. And one of the most ...

A major survey of business book authors provides insights into every aspect of writing a business book. You've got expertise, insights, and a story to tell. You're thinking about writing a business ...