 Most writers have a favorite book on the craft of writing (mine is definitely Save the Cat), but they can also learn a lot from subject experts in other areas. When you're looking for the next book to help you improve your writing, pick up one or all of these nonfiction books. None are specifically about writing or writers, but they all teach skills every writer can use. Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack For athletes. mental strength and resilience are just as important as physical training and recovery. The stories, quotes, and anecdotes in this book can apply to anyone who has to set their mind to a long-term project or tough task like writing a novel... even people who can't name a single professional sports team. Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg If your book has dialogue (and it probably does), reading Supercommunicators can help you pinpoint why your characters say what they do and what they hope to accomplish in their communications. When you create dialogue with purpose, that will keep your story moving forward. Kellogg on Marketing by Alexander Chernov and Philip Kotler Authors are expected to do at least some of their marketing, but if you have no experience with marketing, where should you begin? This overview, written by the faculty at one of the world's leading business schools, gives you a look at how brands are built, how to identify the people who are most likely to buy your book, and what goes into building a successful marketing plan. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Every character you write will have to make decisions, and the last thing you want readers to say is, "That decision made no sense for that character." Thinking Fast and Slow looks at how we make simple and complex decisions and how our inner conflicts can affect them. What you learn from this book can help you build characters who make believable, if not always perfectly rational, decisions. Attend a writers conference in 2025:
 This post was composed by Carlie Webber, a certified professional editor and former literary agent currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Pepperdine University. Her favorite genres to read and edit include MG, YA, mystery, thriller, suspense, horror, and contemporary fiction. Carlie is part of the social media staff at Writing Day Workshops. As an Amazon Associate, Writing Day Workshops earns from qualifying purchases.
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