Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books that Matter

By combining his experience as an educator and entrepreneur, author Gregory V. Diehl teaches passionate thinkers how to turn unique messages into profitable books—without sacrificing royalties or creative control to a publisher. Based on Gregory's authoritative book, The Influential Author, this course will show you the way.

With in-depth advice about all stages of book creation, publication, and marketing, Gregory's course takes a uniquely grounded and intellectual approach to nonfiction self-publishing. Unlike self-publishing guides that promise to teach you how to write a bestselling book quickly and easily, the course actually walks you through the complex details of planning, writing, editing, and promoting your work at the standards of traditional publishing.

Whether you are an experienced writer or have just started thinking about how to write a nonfiction book, this course will teach you about:

Combining your passions and experience with reader demand to decide what book to write. Organizing your knowledge into sections and chapters for maximum comprehension and flow. Refining your book with feedback from editors, proofreaders, beta readers, and market testing. Choosing a title, subtitle, description, and cover design that capture your message and create sales. Pricing and promoting each format of your book (digital, print, and audio) for maximum readership and revenue. Enjoying lifelong passive income, influence, and meaning from your book’s success.

Reviews of Diehl's Work:

"(Diehl) delivers a practical and encouraging guide to self-publishing nonfiction... Though lengthy, Diehl's book can be quickly read and is crammed with practical ideas that readers will want to highlight and refer back to when they endeavor to write their own book." Publisher's Weekly

"I appreciate Diehl's critical gaze and think that he has contributed a great many ideas to the conversation of publishing within this book. Diehl has a strong sense of the types of nonfiction books he wants to create and the readers who want to buy them." Publishing Research Quarterly, Volume 36, Issue 4

"(The Influential Author) is refreshing, leaving no misinterpretation on what success is for a nonfiction writer. Diehl's writing is compelling and inspiring, aptly following the tenants of his own message. The author's book is a must-read for aspiring writers." US Review of Books

"Every year there is at least one book that is a 'must read' for the aspiring writer seeking to have their manuscript become a book, and their book become successful. This year that 'how to' manual is Gregory V. Diehl's The Influential Author: How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books that Matter... A complete and comprehensive course that should be a part of every community, college, and university library Writing/Publishing instructional reference and resource collection." Midwest Book Review

"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

"I enjoyed The Influential Author 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