Course Description

Join the Elite: Latest Research Reveals Self-Help Authors Make Serious Money While Gaining Genuine Respect as Rock Star Writers!

Created and Presented by Rob Parnell


Topic: SELF-HELP WRITING

Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Duration: 6 hours approx

Delivery: Text, PDF

RPWA Certificate: Yes

Deciding to write nonfiction self-help books could be the best decision you ever made. They're easy to write, don't need to be very long, and they're ridiculously popular these days. Best of all, you need no qualifications to be considered an expert and you can write about anything you darn well please!

Now that sounds like the kind of paid writing gig we'd all like!

In my brand new writing course, discover:

     * How to identify a hungry self-help niche

     * How to structure a self-help book like a pro

     * How to be considered an expert from the get go

     * How to laser target your perfect audience

     * How to write a whole manuscript in less than a month

     * How to pitch and submit a self-help idea

     * How to find the right voice and style for your book

     * How to start making money straight away

     * How to easily make a living from self-help books, workshops and seminars

Listen...

Over the last sixteen years I have written a truckload of self-help literature and helped perhaps hundreds of thousands of students achieve their writing dreams. You probably don't need me to remind you who I am and how I can help you. If you're reading this page, you're probably already convinced I'm the right person to help you master the self-help genre.

Best thing about self-help? 

Anyone can do it. Yes, even you. Actually, especially you!

If you're reading this page, you already possess the skills you need to make money writing self-help!

Yes, I believe that - because you wouldn't be here unless you'd already considered the genre and are actually thinking about what you could write about - right this minute! 

And that's the thing. You can write about anything you like, anything you're good at, interested in, want to talk about or have a passion for. The Self-Help market is big enough to support any kind of self-help book you want to write.

Here's what the course includes:

INTRODUCTION
Why the self-help market is so lucrative and why you should start writing for it now. A brief history including my own experience of selling a million+ self-help books. The 4 key parts of a self-help book. What C.O.P.E stands for. The 5 key elements of guaranteed writing success. The ideal structure of a winning self-help book.

LESSON ONE: Ideas, Topics, and Your Intention
Managing your readers' expectations. Why there is no need to use a pseudonym. Why truth is king and examples of what NOT to do! Ideas and how to choose your ideal topic with helpful guidelines. The 5 personality attributes you need. And THE most important thing your self-help book MUST HAVE. Quick exercise suggested.

LESSON TWO: Your Self-Help Book Outline
The stats that prove independent authorship is not just the next big thing, it's the ONLY thing. The arrangement of your ideas. Floor mapping - and what it means. The 4 main self-help styles. Complete: best structure EVER. (Template) Other structures, including BEST chapter outline.

LESSON THREE: Writing, Hypnosis & Therapy
Why writing is actually a form of hypnosis. Presenting the 7 crucial elements of writing your self-help manuscript. An examination of the spiritual aspect. Motivation and why self-help books are good therapy for yourself!

LESSON FOUR: Your Big Idea & How To Sell It
The 3 most important writing and success lessons I've learned. The exact process of selling a self-help concept to traditional publishers. Copyright and protecting your ideas. The easiest (and free) way. Promotion and the tools you need. The 9-step promotional journey. The 5-year philosophy.

And - as if that's not enough - there are EIGHT super bonus items included free with this course!


EXCLUSIVE BONUS ITEMS

Life Changers - The Top 100 Self-Help Books
A comprehensive 110-page review of all the most important Self-Help books of our time, so you can see for yourself what the world likes and needs. Get in the know quickly.

How to Write, Sell, Publish, and Promote Your Book by Joanna Penn
Joanna is a force of nature in the modern independent publishing scene. Entirely self taught and self motivated, she used self publishing to get a major deal with a New York agent and a publisher - but she still prefers to work online. Benefit from her amazing insight and experience with this special collection from her "creative penn".

Write Your Self Help Book in 30 Days by T.A.G. Publishing
A useful guide to exactly what publishers expect from your self-help submission. This is behind the scenes information.

The Only Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need by Rich DiGirolamo
The free version of this delightful and humorous gem from Rich himself.

Finding The True Self, a Sample Self-Help Outline by Kyle Word
Ky;e has kindly donated the exact pitch he used to get his book published. Includes a chapter breakdown and samples.

Writing an Evolutionary Self-Help Book by Sasha Allenby
The original published proof copy of the book. This 113-page bonus is free for you to enjoy and learn from.

Useful Articles About Self-Help compiled by Rob Parnell
Don't just take my word for the facts. I have scoured the world to find useful articles, stats and opinions on the best way forward for new self-help writers.

Self-Help Publishers and Literary Agents Listing
A valuable listing of the fast diminishing number of publishers and agents dedicated to self-help. If you're going to self-publish on Amazon, you won't need this list. But if you decide to do it the hard way, this list will get you started! 

Click on the Link Above to Purchase This Fabulous New Course!

Your Personal Instructor

Rob Parnell

Rob Parnell has been teaching online since 2002, specifically helping writers earn money from their passion. He is the proud founder of The Writing Academy, an online school dedicated to student success and authorial excellence.Rob has published over thirty number-one best-selling books on genre fiction authorship, freelance writing, motivation, productivity; getting rich, staying thin and healthy. When it comes to making a living from writing, composing music, and creating film projects, Rob is a man who knows what he's talking about! You'll enjoy his down-to-earth style and the feeling Rob somehow knows you like a friend! Rob has been writing since he was five years old. He writes every day without fail - it's a compulsion. His preferred genre is the thriller - sometimes with a supernatural edge - in which he writes short stories, novels, screenplays, and adult thrillers - including his Purge detective novels and the popular Sherlock Holmes: Zombie Slayer series. Also a musician and composer, an accomplished singer, media producer and budding movie maker, Rob is ecstatically happy to be married to Robyn Opie Parnell, his savior, and the popular best-selling children's author.They live miles from anywhere in their beautiful country farmhouse, its eleven acres tucked within inches of the stunning Flinders Ranges, with their beloved pets, Wally the dog and the cats: Jessie, and Iggy (because he's The Wild One.)

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Self Help Writing

    • Introduction to Self-Help Writing

  • 2

    The Course

    • Lesson One - Ideas, Topics, and Your Intention

    • Lesson Two - Your Self-Help Book Outline

    • Lesson Three - The Writing, Hypnosis and Therapy

    • Lesson Four - The Big Idea and How to Sell It

  • 3

    Bonus Resources

    • Life Changers - The Top 100 Self-Help Books

    • How to Write, Publish, Sell and Promote Your Own Book - by Joanna Penn

    • Write Your Self-Help Book in 30 Days by TAG

    • The Only Self-Help Book You'll Ever Need by Rich DiGirolamo

    • Finding The True Self - A Sample Outline by Kyle Word

    • Write An Evolutionary Self-Help Book by Sasha Allenby

    • Useful Articles About Self-Help - compiled by Rob Parnell

    • Self-Help Publisher & Agent Listing

Reviews

5 star rating

Exactly what I have been looking for

RUTH HIGDON

Unexpected information that gets right to the point, giving me a new point of view. Self help books are in a world of their own. The reader can find a per...

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Unexpected information that gets right to the point, giving me a new point of view. Self help books are in a world of their own. The reader can find a personally meaningful new life.

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5 star rating

Good class

Linda Runnebaum

Got a lot of good information for a future self-help book. Thanks Rob!

Got a lot of good information for a future self-help book. Thanks Rob!

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How To Books

paul winter

I found the course very interesting and helpful. Lots of ideas and useful advice. Looking forward to trying these out. The bonus package is exceptional. I re...

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I found the course very interesting and helpful. Lots of ideas and useful advice. Looking forward to trying these out. The bonus package is exceptional. I really enjoyed looking through these, though I haven't as yet had time to process all the information. So much great advice from respected authors. Excellent value for money. Thank you.

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Helpful Info

Susan Shirley

I’ve been writing my first sel-help book for a few months now, and something hasn’t been right. Now, I understand what’s wrong. Thank you ob

I’ve been writing my first sel-help book for a few months now, and something hasn’t been right. Now, I understand what’s wrong. Thank you ob

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