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So, what’s it like to write, edit, publish, and market a nonfiction brief book…all in just 8 weeks?
If you're wondering how it all fits together and how you can transform a mere idea into a published book in just under two months, let's explore this together.
Brief books, for those unfamiliar, are typically nonfiction works that address a topic from a single perspective or solve a specific problem with one or more solutions. When published in a 6” x 9” paperback format via Amazon KDP, they generally range in length from 60 to 100 pages.
I’m a lifelong writer, and along the way, I've learned a great deal through trial and error, successes and setbacks—and now I’m excited to walk this path with you.
No More Going It Alone
This isn’t just about me teaching you—this is about us creating something together.
Brief Books isn’t just a newsletter—it’s a community of writers learning and growing together through the process of writing, publishing, and selling Brief Books.
Hi, I’m Baz, and I’ve been passionate about writing brief books for a while now. It hasn’t always been easy, but every step of the journey has taught me something new.
With Brief Books, I want to share that knowledge with you. This space is for us to learn and solve challenges together, and to support one another along the way.
Why Brief Books?
More and more writers and entrepreneurs are turning to Brief Books as a way to build credibility, share expertise, and grow their reach.
Many people dream of seeing their name on a book cover, but aren’t sure where to start. That’s where we come in.
Writing, editing, publishing, and marketing a book can feel like a big, overwhelming task. But you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can break it down and make it manageable, step by step.
At Brief Books, We Tackle These Challenges Together
Maybe you’ve tried writing a book before and got stuck on the process, or perhaps you’re here because you’ve always wanted to see your ideas in print.
Either way, we’ve got this covered together.
Some of the things you might be thinking about:
Outlining — which format should you use for your specific book idea?
Writing — it can be a slog, but we’ll tackle it systematically together.
Editing — do you need an editor, or can you trust yourself to catch all the mistakes?
Publishing — even with tools like Amazon KDP, how do you get started?
Marketing — what’s the best way to get your audience ready and excited to buy your book?
No need to worry—we’ll figure it all out together.
Grab My Free A-Z Checklist for Aspiring Brief Book Authors
Are you ready to take the first step?
Download my Free A-Z Checklist to help you get started on the right foot. Whether you’re a first-time author or working on your second, or 22nd brief book, this checklist will help.
What’s It Like to Be a Paid Member? 🤩
Upgrading to the Brief Books annual membership is like having an on-call book-writing coach who’s here to support you at every stage of the journey.
The Brief Books Paid Membership is for serious writers who want to get started on a project and seek a community of like-minded writers and authors.
We’ll break down the process together, and I’ll be there with you every step of the way.
Here’s how we’re going to work together:
Join the Paid Membership.
I’ll send you a six-page questionnaire (via Google Drive) to help you start exploring your book idea. When it’s finished, you can send it to me for feedback.
You’ll begin receiving the weekly member-only emails that guide you through an 8-week process from raw idea to bestselling brief book! 👇🏼
We hold live weekly check-ins to help us stay motivated and make adjustments where needed. An virtual Q&A style meeting.
If you need additional one-to-one coaching, you can upgrade to the Inner Circle tier that includes a coaching session each quarter.
How Can I Make This Offer with Such Confidence?
I write about what worked and what didn’t work for me. I also share a vision for what we can do together.
I’m a lifelong writer and author of several brief books, including these two most recently published:
Practical Zen: A Brief Guide for Living in the Present Moment
From Chaos to Clarity: How Solitude, Simplicity, and Three Other Practices Transformed My Life
