I was listening to Brandon Sanderson talking about his three laws he uses to write his books. He adapted them from Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics. I adapted his laws to writing transformative nonfiction below. It's a work-in-progress. See what you think. 1. Your book's ability to solve your reader's problem with your “magic” is directly proportional to how well your reader understands the mechanisms behind said “magic.” Your reader should completely understand your magic before attempting to apply it. This prevents your book's magic from being a deus ex machina and ensures that your book's magic is not lost to the curse of knowledge. 2. The limitations, costs, and failure modes of your book's "magic" should be as prominent (or more so) than the "powers" you promise. This adds credibility, prevents overpromising, and equips your reader to troubleshoot when the technique doesn't work. Show them when it fails, why it fails, and what conditions are required for success. 3. Expand what your reader has already internalized before you add something new. This law encourages you to refine and extend your existing magic systems rather than piling on new elements without considering your book's existing structure. This shows your reader they're learning one unified system, not a random toolkit.

Should I contact someone to work on my book cover before or after I receive my copyright?

Hello everyone. I have come to the point where my book is published and is set for release this Thursday the fifth. I am very proud of my work. The title is "Boomers N Bitcoin" by Jerry Hutcheson. Anyone who would like to give me a review I really appreciate it? And I am working diligently on the marketing techniques I learned from Julie and her class. However I do have a question. In order to do a special promotional pricing for the new release I must join KDP select. But I have heard that KDP select keeps users from downloading the book in other formats like PDF etc. What is the tradeoff here and do you recommend it? What advice do you have?

Hi there, authors, My book is ready to come into the world, and I am looking into the less fun things like ISBNs and distribution. Does anyone have experience or tips on registering ISBNs? I read this article and purchased 10 ISBNs, but I am not clear on the next steps. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Trying to publish alone can slow everything down. Having other nonfiction authors around people who are drafting chapters, revising manuscripts, planning launches, and sharing feedback creates energy and accountability. Celebrating wins, asking questions, and learning from real experiences helps everyone move faster. When authors treat this craft seriously and support one another, the process becomes less overwhelming and far more sustainable. Collaboration turns obstacles into lessons and keeps long-term goals in focus.