Brick by Brick: The No Bullsh*t Guide to Building Books That Get Read($18.00Value)

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Stop Staring at That Blank Page Like It Owes You Money Tired of talking about writing a book someday? Ready to actually finish the damn thing? Brick by Brick cuts through the romantic BS about writing and gives you the no-nonsense system that actually works. Written by a Harvard-trained writer and founder of Summit Press Publishers, this book shows you how to write strategically—whether you're building your expertise, advancing your career, or finally telling your story. You'll discover: • The shitty-first-draft philosophy that frees you from perfectionist paralysis • How to mine your existing content treasure trove before creating anything new • The brick-by-brick content system that makes overwhelming projects manageable • How to build your audience WHILE writing by testing content and establishing expertise • Strategic genre selection framework plus downloadable templates for business books, memoirs, and prescriptive nonfiction • Real costs and timelines for traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing (spoiler: it's not what you think) • Why most writing advice is backwards—and what actually works in today's market Whether you're an Expert Positioner building authority, a Beautiful Writer crafting literary work, or a Practical Professional advancing your career, this book meets you where you are and gets you where you want to go. This isn't about channeling your inner genius. It's about working smarter, not harder, to create books that actually get read, remembered, and produce results. You have your bricks and your blueprint. Time to start building. "I was drowning in perfectionism until Ann told me, "Too polished. Shittier." It worked. My book exists because she knows how to get writers out of their own way. Brick by Brick is the straight-talking, bullshit-free roadmap every overthinking writer needs. As someone who coaches people through change for a living, I can tell you: Ann's method works. She's the rare combination of writing genius and pragmatic strategist. Brick by Brick doesn't just teach you how to write — it gives you permission to finish." — Oonagh Duncan , author of Healthy as F*ck "I've written two books using the Brick by Brick system. Both books were written quickly while still maintaining momentum with an organic feel. There will be times when you feel like you're getting off track but trust the process. Not only did the result surpass my expectations, but I'm selling far more copies than I could have imagined." — Dr. Roland Cochrun , author of The High Achievers Guide to Sex Addiction Recovery "Finally, a book about writing books that doesn't make you want to give up before you start. Brick by Brick understands that the biggest obstacle to writing isn't lack of talent—it's feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. The Brick by Brick method transforms paralyzing projects into achievable goals." — John Beede , author of Climb On!: Success Strategies for Teens Ann Sheybani is the founder and publisher of Summit Press Publishers, where she transforms business professionals into published authors whose books enhance their credibility and accelerate their success. After earning her master's degree in writing from Harvard University, Ann founded East Hill Writers' Workshop to serve literary writers. Everything changed when Tony Robbins' coaching colleagues recruited her to teach entrepreneurs how to write books. This pivot revealed what most writing advice misses entirely: books aren't just creative expression—they're strategic business assets. Today, Ann specializes in helping coaches, consultants, and subject matter experts create professionally polished books that serve dual purposes: delivering genuine value to readers while opening doors for authors. She's guided hundreds of professionals through every stage of the publishing process because she understands that brilliant content without smart strategy is just expensive therapy. At Summit Press Publishers, Ann and her team maintain an exclusive focus on business professionals who understand that books are investments, not vanity projects. Her authors consistently report that their book investment returns multiples through enhanced credibility, premium client attraction, and new business opportunities. When she's not helping authors build their strategic publishing plans, Ann enjoys running, traveling, and discovering new ways to help writers work smarter, not harder.