The Best New Author Books To Read In 2025

In this primer that Publishers Weekly says, "aspiring authors will want to study," prospective nonfiction authors will learn insight and advice from industry insiders. So many people want to write a book. They dream of holding their work in their hands, seeing their name on the spine. They feel passionate and invigorated, ready to take action. They know it won’t be easy; it takes grit, initiative, and commitment. But with the right mindset and the right plan, publishing a book is within every writer’s reach.

In Hungry Authors:The Indispensable Guide to Planning, Writing, and Publishing a Nonfiction Book, writers and publishing experts Liz Morrow and Ariel Curry offer aspiring authors an engaging, hands-on resource that includes:. Hope and optimism about the publishing landscapeA fresh and humorous perspective on the work and business of being a writerA practical roadmap for ideating, planning, writing, and publishing a bookTips and tricks for how to get an agent or publisher’s attention, even without a huge platformAccess to dozens of extra resources on the accompanying website, www.hungryauthors.comGood books don’t happen by accident. They happen because the author has a plan every step of the way, from their book’s structure to the publishing path that’s best for them. Any author with a great idea and a boatload of gumption can write and publish an impactful nonfiction book, and Hungry Authors is the tool every writer needs to make that happen.

If you need a light in the dark to become a published author, this indispensable book, Journeys to Authorship serves as your directional beacon in the fog of the publishing world. Fourteen established authors will take you on an enlightening expedition as they reveal personal odysseys to attain their individual wordsmithing dreams. Via their collective experiences, you’ll learn what the authoring process involves and gather ideas to overcome the obstacles of time, inertia, and resources.

You’ll also gain concrete advice on navigating the complex publishing world as you connect with successful fiction and nonfiction authors across a variety of genres. The authors’ journeys will make you laugh, wonder, and even cry at their creativity and perseverance, and the sheer gumption required to pursue their quests. All of the authors who share their origin stories in this book are members of the Alliance for Literary Writers, Authors, & Yabbering Scribes (ALWAYS), a Phoenix-based group founded in 2006. Read their stories, benefit from real-life experiences, and ignite your aspirations to actually reach your own publishing goals. ........... Origin stories, alphabetically by author:. "From Zip to Zest: How My Ancestors’ Journeys Created an Author," Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski. "Writer by Habit," Laurie Fagen. "My Journey to Becoming an Author," Howard Gershkowitz. "Flirting with the Flames of Fame," Susan McNabb. "My Imaginary Friends and Me," Margaret C. Morse. "When You’re Ready to Sing Your Song," Pamela Pech. "How to Meet an Author," Srianthi Perera. "Realizing My Passion," Albert Monreal Quihuis. "The Accidental Author," Hayley Rose. "You Are Invited, the Mad Hatter Says So," Marie Shadden. "Time, Patience, and Too Many Oxford Commas," Jenn Shon. "Three’s a Pattern," Mallary Tytel. "Back to the Future and Other Moments of Serendipity," Ann Narcisian Videan. "An Unlikely Path from Farm Girl to Author," Charlotte Whitney.

Unleash Your Author Potential in Just 5 Days with AI! As a nonfiction writer, do you struggle to find time amidst life's chaos to transform your brilliant ideas into a published book? If so, innovation leader Roajer Gilbert has the solution for you, and it lies in the extraordinary capabilities of artificial intelligence. Introducing "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors," your comprehensive roadmap to writing, researching, and marketing an entire nonfiction book in just 5 power-packed days with the assistance of cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Through this revolutionary guide, Roajer takes you on a transformative journey to leverage AI as a force multiplier for your authoring process. With clear strategies, real-world examples, and opportunities to inject your unique voice, you'll learn to:. Day 1: Launch With Precision - Define your book's mission, explore AI writing tools, master prompting for ideation, and craft a compelling outline infused with personal storytelling. Day 2: Construct Your Chapters - Draft high-quality book sections at remarkable speed by collaborating with an AI co-writer, editing with humor while retaining authenticity, and creating visual assets like illustrations. Day 3: Consolidate with Artistry - Continue the writing marathon, refine chapters with a human touch, address ethical AI considerations, elevate research quality, and connect with communities for inspiration. Day 4: Polish Until It Shines - Revise your manuscript to perfection, format flawlessly for publishing, select the ideal platform, and prepare for launch by igniting reader excitement. Day 5: Accelerate Your Marketing - Repurpose book content into other media, optimize keywords for visibility, craft compelling ad copy and social posts with AI flair, and schedule an engaging author platform. But "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" isn't just a static guide - it's an engaging experience where Roajer guides you every step of the way with behind-the-scenes stories, humorous anecdotes, and hard-won wisdom. Whether you dream of writing a business book, memoir, self-help work, or any other nonfiction genre, this book will equip you with AI strategies and street smarts to become a wildly productive author without compromising your creative soul. Join Roajer in embracing a new era of accelerated authorship. Invest in "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" today and prepare to unleash your book into the world—faster than you ever imagined possible! Bonus Material: ChatGPT Prompt Cheat Sheet for Brainstorming & Research (with examples) to help you get started with ChatGPT.