Write a Self-Help Book in 14 Days: The proven step-by-step plan to easily write nonfiction

by Lisa Daily

203 pages, Paperback

Published May 11, 2024

About the author

I've been writing for a long time, since third grade actually, when I wrote a romance serial starring everybody's favorite hunky science teacher, Mr. G. Every day the girls would gather under the slide to hear the latest installment of Mr. G's feats of romance and bravery, which involved things like giving only the third grade girls cupcakes, or riding up on the playground on a white horse to save one of us from a boy with cooties.

The girls in my class were hooked, and so was I.

More than a few years later, I wrote a dating advice book called STOP GETTING DUMPED which miraculously hit the best seller list (thanks for that, everybody.)

A few years after that, I figured it might be even more fun to create a whole guy from scratch, and I wrote my first romantic comedy, a novel called FIFTEEN MINUTES OF SHAME, a fictional (I swear!) account of a popular dating expert (not me!) who finds out on national television that her husband is cheating on her.

If you want to connect or learn more about why I can't pick a genre or just get some free writing advice, feel free to check me out on http://www.LisaDailyBooks.com

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Lisa Daily is a USA Today bestselling author and one of the top book coaches for nonfiction and self-help authors.

Reviews

[Sue Oshin · Rating 5 out of 5]

• The bestselling and most-reviewed self-help books also included many of the best practices of instructional design, meaning they were specifically built in a way to best help the reader most effectively learn the information the author was presenting. But there was more. The top-selling self-help books also managed to form a deeper connection with the readers themselves.

• They're reading your book, they're coming to you, because they have a problem that they need to solve, or something that is causing the pain or distress in their life, and they hope you are the person to help them solve it.

• Think about the reader, their problems, their pain points, what we offer to make it all better, or what makes us different from every other person out there with a self-help book on our specific topic.

• Makes your book connect with your readers on a deeper level, solves their problem(s), and leaves them feeling empowered and grateful to the person (YOU!) who made them feel that way.

• Figuring out exactly why your reader might seek out your book in the first place.The Key Fact is something that is generally universally true for your target reader.

• If you constantly keep your reader in mind, you will write a book that matters. A book that changes lives. And that’s all any of us can hope for.

• They’re paying you because they’ve come to a point in the process where they can’t move on to the next step without help–they need you to help them solve their problem (or problems or overcome the obstacles that are standing in their way.)

[J Kromrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

“Write a Self-Help Book in 14 Days” by Lisa Daily is a beacon of hope for aspiring authors navigating the often tumultuous waters of book writing. Daily, a bestselling author coach, distills her expertise into a concise and actionable plan that promises to take readers from concept to completion in just two weeks.

The book is structured as a step-by-step guide, demystifying the process of writing a nonfiction book!

Daily’s approach is practical and down-to-earth, making the task of writing seem less daunting. She emphasizes the importance of a well-structured outline and provides insightful tips on how to maintain focus and momentum throughout the writing process.

What sets this guide apart is its emphasis on efficiency without compromising the quality of content. Daily encourages writers to tap into their creative wellspring while adhering to a disciplined schedule. Her advice is peppered with anecdotes and real-life examples, which not only illustrate her points but also provide motivation and inspiration.

For those who fear the blank page, Daily offers strategies to overcome writer’s block and keep the words flowing. She also touches upon the post-writing phases, including editing, publishing, and marketing, giving readers a comprehensive overview of the journey ahead.

“Write a Self-Help Book in 14 Days” is moret’s a mentorship in book form, offering the kind of encouragement and wisdom that can only come from someone who has walked the path. Lisa Daily’s book is an invaluable resource for anyone serious about sharing their knowledge and expertise through the written word. It’s a must-read for would-be authors who are ready to take the plunge and make their mark in the world of self-help literature.

[Lecy Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daily shares a wealth of information about writing a book specifically in the self-help genre, but fortunately, her tips could be used for writing many different types of books. This was both informative and inspiring and though I’ve never thought about writing a self-help book before, I’d feel better equipped to get started should an idea present itself. *Advance copy provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all have a vast amount of knowledge stored inside our brains, so why not write it all down to help someone?

Writing and publishing a self-help book has never been easier with the aide of Lisa Daily and this amazing book. Lisa has produced a step-by-step guide for everyone to be able to easily convey their thoughts onto paper.

I've made so many notes along the way, and I look forward to seeing where it takes me