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Here Are the Ten Best Books on Writing That’ll Level Up Your Game
Learn to write from the best
Every writer has books on their bookshelf — these are on my bookshelf — are these classics on yours?
1The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention — Nicolas Cole
“Before you begin writing anything, you need to decide who you are writing for. And that decision needs to be clearly reflected in both the headline and the content of your piece.”
2Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content — Ann Handley
“The truth is this: writing well is part habit, part knowledge of some fundamental rules, and part giving a damn.”
3Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen — Donald Miller
“Nearly every human being is looking for a guide (or guides) to help them win the day.”
4Atomic Habits —
James Clear
“It is easy to get bogged down trying to find the optimal plan for change: the fastest way to lose weight, the best program to build muscle, the perfect idea for a side hustle. We are so focused on figuring out the best approach that we never get around to taking action. As Voltaire once…