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An empowering guide for passionate writers, The Influential Author takes a holistic, grounded, and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing. Ignore the hype and overblown promises about a quick and easy path to becoming an author. This extensively revised second edition of a consistent bestseller expertly dissects the intricacies of planning, writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your book, ensuring that your work meets, and even exceeds, the standards set by traditional publishing. Immerse yourself in wisdom born from firsthand experience, including case studies of 16 self-published non-fiction titles that show you how to: - Select the most compelling idea to turn into a book from many possibilities in your head. - Organize your knowledge into structured sections, chapters, and subheadings for seamless flow and comprehension. - Master editing and refinement through feedback from editors, proofreaders, beta-readers, and tactical market testing. - Craft a captivating title, description, and cover design that capture your message and incite interest from ideal readers. - Price and promote each format of your book, be it digital, paperback, hardcover, or audiobook narration. - Embrace the lifelong rewards of passive income, influence, and other forms of success from your book's enduring popularity. Writing and publishing a book can be a life-changing experience, but only if you know how to make the right people take your message seriously. The Influential Author is an indispensable companion to usher you onto the path of having your words make a meaningful impact.

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Gregory establishes seven aspects of the relationship between an author and their nonfiction book: philosophy, strategy, creation, refinement, presentation, promotion, and reward. Each of these areas is explored thoroughly and it becomes readily apparent that the 'rules' apply to all writers of nonfiction, no matter their stage of experience! Highly recommended. San Francisco Review of Books Gregory Diehl has written THE ultimate guide to nonfiction book publishing. Nothing is assumed and nothing is left out. A complete masterwork on everything you need to know, do, be, and have for a successful book that will promote your business and your brand for years. The book does a great job of including both strategic and tactical advice - from what you need to do months and months before publication - to initial promotion - and what you must continue to do on a daily basis to make sure your book continues to serve your business. David Newman, author of Do It! Marketing and host of The Speaking Show The Influential Author transcends the noise of non-fiction writing and self-publishing. It's not just a book about writing; it's a book about being. Follow its advice and you will get your book out to the world with your deepest thoughts and best ideas intact. Keron Joseph, author of Sonder and Neuro-Heroism Gregory Diehl's publishing wisdom was instrumental in the creation and success of my book. Applying the concepts and ideas he shares in The Influential Author was essential to making it an Amazon bestseller and bringing me a steady stream of new clients. Olivier Wagner, author of U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans Gregory V. Diehl makes publishing magic happen with this his drive, vision, and exacting precision of taking the many loose facts, stories, tidbits, nooks, and crannies of life and weaving them into one cogent, unified, and glorious reality. He is patient when it helps the book process and consistently diligent to push through the tougher parts of brainstorming and writing. Sean Plotkin, author of Get Bail, Leave Jail The Influential Author offers every new author a way forward when creating their first beloved work. Gregory Diehl demystifies many secrets held in the online publishing world, helping writers to better understand not only how to develop but to market and sell their book. Veronica Kirin, anthropologist and author of Stories of Elders The most comprehensive book about self-publishing, period. Not only does Gregory cover every aspect of the publishing, writing, formatting and style, but also the super important realms of branding, launching your book, and sustaining sales. AND at the same time with enough style to make the 'dry' topics interesting! I love the historical perspective he offers on books too. Zbooks I enjoyed The Influential Writer as a reader who writes, but also as a teacher. I would consider using this book as a recommended resource for upper-level writing students who wish to see their work in print, and I think the philosophical sections would make great material for classroom discussion. Literacy Work & Play

Gregory Diehl's The Influential Author is an important book for authors who care deeply about their craft. Pick it up. Read it. Implement it. Your future readers will thank you. Tom Morkes, author of The Art of Instigating and founder of Insurgent Publishing The Influential Author transcends the noise of non-fiction writing and self-publishing. It's not just a book about writing; it's a book about being. Follow its advice and you will get your book out to the world with your deepest thoughts and best ideas intact. Keron Joseph, author of Sonder and Neuro-Heroism The Influential Author is a great book that offers concrete wisdom and practical advice to help new authors move into the world of self-publishing. Its points are clear and concise, and there are many I've not seen in similar writing how-to books. Krista Walsh, The Raven's Quill Gregory Diehl's publishing wisdom was instrumental in the creation and success of my book. Applying the concepts and ideas he shares in The Influential Author was essential to making it an Amazon bestseller and bringing me a steady stream of new clients. Olivier Wagner, accountant and author of U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans Gregory V. Diehl makes publishing magic happen with this his drive, vision, and exacting precision of taking the many loose facts, stories, tidbits, nooks, and crannies of life and weaving them into one cogent, unified, and glorious reality. He is patient when it helps the book process and consistently diligent to push through the tougher parts of brainstorming and writing. Sean Plotkin, author of Get Bail, Leave Jail The Influential Author offers every new author a way forward when creating their first beloved work. Gregory Diehl demystifies many secrets held in the online publishing world, helping writers to better understand not only how to develop but to market and sell their book. Veronica Kirin, anthropologist and author of Stories of Elders

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Gregory V. Diehl understands the transformative power of the right book in the right hands. He writes with the hopes that his work will make its way to those who need it: deep thinkers unsatisfied with ordinary approaches to important subjects. His work often deconstructs and challenges cultural narratives that keep people from establishing and embodying who they really are. When he's not writing, Gregory offers alternative education and mentorship informed by his wealth of diverse cultural experience across the globe. Residing now in a scenic village in Armenia, amidst a backdrop of books and felines, Gregory's preferred pastime is silent contemplation.

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