How to Write a Self-Help Book by Thomas Hauck

Name: How to Write a Self-Help Book by Thomas Hauck
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Learn the secrets of writing a self-help book that will change your readers' lives and accelerate your writing career

Created byThomas Hauck

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

How to choose a subject for their self-help book.
How to create an outline.
How to choose between writing the book themselves, hiring a ghostwriter, or using ChatGPT.
How to tell convincing stories that will captivate the reader.
How to publish and market their self-help book.
How to make a budget for their self-help book project.

Course content

3 sections • 23 lectures • 2h 42m total length

Introduction2:36
Thomas introduces the course and invites you to join!
Types of Self-Help Books, Part I5:43
Thomas provides an overview of the many types of self-help books on the market today. You're invited to consider which type you'll write.
Types of Self-Help Books, Part II6:49
Thomas continues the overview of the many types of self-help books on the market today. You're invited to consider which type you will write.
Reasons to Write a Self-Help Book6:50
You'll understand the reasons why self-help books are written, and you'll be confident in knowing your own reason and motivation.
Who Will Write Your Book?9:38
Thomas reveals the three ways you can write your book: Write it yourself, hire a ghostwriter, or use ChatGPT or a similar tool. Some combination of all three approaches may also be employed.
All About the Word Count7:03
You'll learn the importance and significance of the "word count," which is the number of words in your manuscript - 10,000 words, 30,000 words, 60,000 words, etc.
Your Publishing Options8:20
You'll understand the three primary methods of book publishing, including doing it yourself, hiring a subsidy publisher, or seeking a contract with a traditional publishing house.
Your Budget9:31
You'll learn how to set a budget for your book project.

How to Tell Your Story7:00
Thomas shows you the three ways to convey information to the reader: expository writing, the memoir style, and fictional stories.
The Author's Voice6:30
You'll learn about "the author's voice," and how to capture your own in your self-help book.
Parts of a Self-Help Book10:29
Thomas discusses the various parts of a printed book, including the title page, copyright page, preface, introduction, and more.
The Problem3:38
You'll learn how to define the problem faced by the reader, and then move quickly to the solution.
The Solution10:49
You'll be able to articulate and present your solution to the problem faced by the reader. This is the core value of the book, and the reason the reader will pay for it.
Validation6:55
Thomas reveals the importance of validating, or proving, that your solution will work for the reader.

The Outline8:30
You'll learn the first step in the writing process, which is to make an outline. This will guide you as you write your book.
The Title7:04
Thomas discusses the importance of finding a title that captures the book's essence but is not commonplace, allowing the book to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
The First Line7:31
You'll understand how to approach the challenging task of crafting the opening sentence of your book.
Action Items3:13
Thomas discusses the use of an "action item" - usually a set of bullet points - at the end of each chapter of your self-help book.
Citations5:37
You'll learn how to properly use citations in your book.
Plagiarism6:28
Thomas provides an overview of plagiarism, which is the unlawful use of another person's copyrighted material with the intent to deny the copyright holder proper credit.
Copyrights5:38
Thomas provides an overview of copyright law, customs, and practices.
Distractions to Avoid7:11
You'll learn about the three common elements in the text of your book that can distract the reader - and how to avoid them!
The Non-Fiction Book Proposal9:15
You'll learn how to write a non-fiction book proposal to submit to a literary agent or publisher. The end also includes a thank-you and congratulations from Thomas.

Requirements

The only requirement is the desire to write a book to help the reader lead a happier, healthier life.

Description

Welcome to The Power Writer! In this fast-paced, information-packed course, best-selling author and ghostwriter Thomas Hauck personally guides you through the process of writing your self-help book. From his real-life home office where he serves his global clients, Thomas begins with an overview of the self-help genre, using many of the same books he has developed for his authors. With his uniquely casual, one-to-one approach, Thomas talks about why you might want to write a self-help book, the topic you'll choose, and how to create your outline. Your book could be about nearly any subject - nutrition, health, finance, career, relationships, pet care, exercise, or even specific skills like fly fishing or knitting - that will help your reader lead a happier life. You'll learn how to deliver value to your reader and make them see you as the expert in your field.

You'll learn about the parts of a self-help book, how to preserve your authorial voice, and the various ways you can tell your story. Thomas reveals the three-stage formula for writing a self-help book: Problem, Solution, and Validation. He tackles the pesky topics of citations, copyrights, plagiarism, and the use of quotations by famous people. There's much more, and by the last lecture - delivered by Thomas in his distinctively informal, friendly setting - you'll be ready to join the ranks of successful, published authors. Grab a coffee, sit back, relax, and let's get started!

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Anyone who is interested in learning about how to write a self-help book.

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Self-Help Book Basics8 lectures • 57min

Planning Your Book6 lectures • 45min

Writing Your Book9 lectures • 1hr

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