How To Write A Book - From Research to Writing to Editing to Publishing by Ryan Holiday

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2016
  • The bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way, Trust Me I'm Lying and Ego is the Enemy explains how a book is made from start to finish. The former research assistant to Robert Greene, Ryan shows the methodology he learned on the job and how it can be used by any writer.
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Komentáře • 153

  • @johnnovotny5074
    @johnnovotny5074 Před 5 lety +140

    You should consider doing a "Master Class" on your writing and research process.

    • @drcubix
      @drcubix Před 2 měsíci +2

      He's probably bigger than MasterClass now and he knows it

  • @Firmansyah94
    @Firmansyah94 Před 3 lety +18

    "and then you start the next one".. What an ending... Thank You Master...

  • @garangmayath3679
    @garangmayath3679 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I have watched hundreds of videos of book writing but this few minutes video has helped me more than those hundred 1 hour videos I watched.
    Thank you Ryan.

  • @alisanhaji2396
    @alisanhaji2396 Před 5 lety +52

    "And then you start the next one." This is how work gets done, and it's so great to hear it. My respect for you grows more and more as I read and listen to more of your work.

  • @CameronKiesser
    @CameronKiesser Před 6 lety +75

    THANK YOU! This is by far the BEST video on creating a book.

  • @JordanMuzquiz
    @JordanMuzquiz Před 6 lety +42

    The gravity with which he spoke when holding his book...touching.

    • @franciscovirgilio7537
      @franciscovirgilio7537 Před 3 lety

      So awesome, I wanna reach that level, but I ain't good in writing skill, what am I supposed to do?

    • @david_oliveira71
      @david_oliveira71 Před 2 lety +2

      @@franciscovirgilio7537 Simple: write a lot; write often!

  • @goldennguyen8271
    @goldennguyen8271 Před 8 lety +46

    more videos like this please. really like it :)
    (y)

  • @mmagautamabel5520
    @mmagautamabel5520 Před měsícem +1

    I just read 'The obstacle is the way' and I love it.I just started learning about philosophy and it's a great start for me.

  • @JimmySolution
    @JimmySolution Před 4 lety +8

    One of the few videos that actually sumarizes in a sincere way the work and effort behind a book. Keep up the good work!

  • @RiskTakerMediaLLC
    @RiskTakerMediaLLC Před 7 lety +27

    This video has so much value for me. Wow, thank you.

  • @apontutul
    @apontutul Před 6 lety +8

    And then you start the next one!
    Thank you for this!

  • @AdamFiregate
    @AdamFiregate Před 4 lety +3

    I wrote a successful ebook in Hungarian and always ready to learn more. Great tips. Thank you, Ryan!

  • @AcademyOwners
    @AcademyOwners Před 7 lety +10

    Love it. I'd watch more of your videos for sure

  • @ianmcrae4423
    @ianmcrae4423 Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks Ryan for all the help that you are giving to the world!

  • @rahinv
    @rahinv Před 8 lety +5

    Awesome video Ryan! I hope to see more from this channel!

  • @DVS1USMC
    @DVS1USMC Před 7 lety +1

    Your books The Obstacle is the Way, and Ego is the Enemy have helped me handle life and work. Thank you.

  • @SaposaBear
    @SaposaBear Před 4 lety +1

    I've been receiving your book recommendation newsletter for several years. It's very helpful. Great to attach a face and a voice to your name finally.

  • @avonzo
    @avonzo Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the simple straightforward instructions. I’ve got some of your books and now I will be buying the rest. 😊

  • @SamuelRedman
    @SamuelRedman Před 6 lety +1

    This is just what I needed to hear. Great. Thank you! I will check out your books.

  • @estebangodoy386
    @estebangodoy386 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the generosity 🙏

  • @pankithan
    @pankithan Před 4 lety +1

    I was surprised to find you here Ryan I purchased an e book copy of your book Ego is the enemy, God I love it! I had it printed and now it's on my shelf, a rare work of genius. I'm sure it will be one of the books of the ages! Thank you!

  • @TheZGALa
    @TheZGALa Před 5 lety +3

    Oh MAN! I am tickled to see that you are using a more polished version of what I have come up with as a method myself. You make me smile on many occasions, Ryan. Thank you. I have notecards everywhere though. Gonna put em in a box, put em in a box. lol

  • @steveirving1
    @steveirving1 Před rokem +1

    Very inspirational Ryan. I did 27 years in Army as a Scout Pilot across 5 combat tours. I opened a craft beer brewery, divorced, lost my business, my kids, found love, and continue wanting to share my story with others one day. Your work and the messages you share have truly motivated me. I would love to get your advice on getting started. Steve Irving

  • @TheStrategicKeys
    @TheStrategicKeys Před 4 lety +1

    This is amazing! I just found someone who talked about your commonplace book style, and I love it. I’m getting started on my first one now! Such a cool system.

  • @crystalzaldivar3624
    @crystalzaldivar3624 Před rokem

    Thank k you for being open in your experience and process, comes across humble and interactive and humanistic.

  • @richardlees5303
    @richardlees5303 Před 3 měsíci

    Terrific REAL insights to your process. Hard work. Well done!! I own physical copies of your thinking and give as gifts.

  • @mattbrodacki4980
    @mattbrodacki4980 Před 2 lety

    A true craftsman, thankyou. Most notably you point out the flaws you see like a trim carpenter who creates a masterpiece but sees his one error he’s still working to refine and points its out to those who would have never seen… I appreciate your writings even with the typos, I hope you take a moment to pause appreciate your own accomplishments!

  • @domingosadrianoafonso5127

    Mr. Ryan, thanks for your wise advises. I am in a process of writing a book your advises are so helpful.

  •  Před 6 lety +3

    Awesome! Loved your method, I was looking for something like this to organize my writing and thoughts. Cheers!

  • @danieljackson654
    @danieljackson654 Před 2 lety

    "And then you start the next one." Yep. Thanks for uploading this. Inspirational.

  • @zaidhussain374
    @zaidhussain374 Před 4 lety

    Amazing insight into the process an author goes through. Big fan of your writing

  • @jasonlein3183
    @jasonlein3183 Před 3 lety

    like a kid after doing his art, its real, its here. love you Ryan.

  • @amguit
    @amguit Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing! Love to learn more about your note card process.

  • @roseperrone6110
    @roseperrone6110 Před 7 lety +7

    Fantastic video! I love the up-close footage of your library, the index cards, the Word document with corrections, and alternate book covers. And your books, of course :) Thank you!

  • @natistotallyoutnumbered9558

    Love this!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @pedrorodriguez464
    @pedrorodriguez464 Před 3 lety

    WOW!!! WOW! This was an awesome video on practical tips on writing a book.

  • @MightyMeemaw
    @MightyMeemaw Před 5 lety

    I found this video thanks to participating in the 30 day Stoic Challenge. I will be implementing your note card system starting today. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience!

  • @ryanpenley1213
    @ryanpenley1213 Před rokem

    A true professional! Thank you for all that you do. Stoicism helped me become sober and your writing helped me to become a steward of stoicism.

  • @isitool8
    @isitool8 Před 4 lety

    Love this video. Thank you

  • @LeonardoArias
    @LeonardoArias Před 4 lety +2

    "And then you start the next one"

  • @carloshenriquemaiarosario7448

    Mr Ryan thanks helps a lots , to try to organize , I’ve was doing in writing note & notes in note book in separate note books

  • @nicolesteward4723
    @nicolesteward4723 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your process. Very helpful to see I'm not the only one who keeps notes on notes on notes. :). And a good reminder that my book is already written...I just need to format it into a book.

  • @Dai.97
    @Dai.97 Před 6 lety

    Your method is cool.. thank you for sharing Ryan..👍

  • @JimmyNaraineOfficial
    @JimmyNaraineOfficial Před 4 lety

    Love the look on your face at the end when you say “and then you start the next one...” :))

  • @SuperNamt
    @SuperNamt Před 5 lety

    I have been looking for some guide on how to write my first book and this video is very informative..Thank you.already making my flash cards

  • @aloysiustaborat7816
    @aloysiustaborat7816 Před 3 lety

    Great brief intro! I would like to hear more how you stack and come with your notes and research before the writing phase.

  • @queenmysaelsheikhofsudan

    Well done, beautiful book. Hope to read it one day ❤

  • @dianamarianavarro-botero8108

    Great video, thanks!!! I have a quick question. Where you you purchases your boxes to store your cards? I can say thanks for your well done job of writhing those books, you have help me so much with your books! For ever grateful!!!

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for your lesson on how to write a book,
    RYAN HOLIDAY
    THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY
    The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

  • @lmblmb3762
    @lmblmb3762 Před 6 lety +1

    I been looking for videos for years on this process this is the best video I ever watched...and the best most valuable advice I ever got...is there more...do you have a workshop on writing non fiction books?

  • @paulpollaro
    @paulpollaro Před 4 lety

    Loved the video. Would you consider doing a more in depth series on writing a book? Maybe document the whole process start to finish?

  • @sajidhajiffrey310
    @sajidhajiffrey310 Před 11 měsíci

    This helps so much.!!!!!

  • @BrendanMetcalfe
    @BrendanMetcalfe Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for the tips!

  • @charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181

    Excellent advice!

  • @FREEDOM2604
    @FREEDOM2604 Před rokem

    those last few words hits so strong and goosebumps whom have similar desire

  • @8055jayesh
    @8055jayesh Před 5 lety

    this was really helpful ... thankyou

  • @mrinaljyotichoudhury
    @mrinaljyotichoudhury Před rokem

    So much value in just a 6 minute video 👍

  • @sanahabeeb8070
    @sanahabeeb8070 Před 2 lety

    I needed to know the part where you find 30 stories for the 30 ideas. That was missing in my toolbox, I know now, so thank you Ryan.
    I’ll surely ping you when I’m done with my book.

  • @carlosmegana
    @carlosmegana Před 11 měsíci

    I know you're not fishing for this, but I genuinely think you're the best nonfiction writer of your generation. I'm constantly learning from you.

  • @rationalityrules111
    @rationalityrules111 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for this man.
    You sound like Robert Greene - same voice.

  • @GeekyMino
    @GeekyMino Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome!

  • @kellykangdesign11
    @kellykangdesign11 Před 4 lety

    Love the content!

  • @ysidrogalaviz
    @ysidrogalaviz Před 7 lety +1

    thank you

  • @otabekurazniyazov9145
    @otabekurazniyazov9145 Před 10 měsíci

    I like the ending

  • @Magicguy13
    @Magicguy13 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing the how-to, very valuable Ryan please create more how-to videos for example what is the copyright rule when you doing research on your topic and you want to share what others have said, what is the process for taking what you have learnt from others and then using that information in your own writing while being in integrity to copyright law thanks

  • @drnirmaladeabreu140
    @drnirmaladeabreu140 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @muyiwaosifuye2231
    @muyiwaosifuye2231 Před 2 lety

    I like your being real.
    Errors where you least expect show up.

  • @luckylife7130
    @luckylife7130 Před 5 lety

    Thx. really great video to me

  • @haiblubbblubb
    @haiblubbblubb Před 2 lety

    Legend .

  • @Eddemnity
    @Eddemnity Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks. I'm doing the research now....stay tuned;)

  • @smosh3069
    @smosh3069 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi Ryan, Question: In general, how long do you research a book? And, in comparison, how long did you research your FIRST book? Thank you for providing such useful details. Your videos have been very helpful.

  • @hyped2476
    @hyped2476 Před 6 lety +1

    you're awesome!

  • @rajkavinkumar
    @rajkavinkumar Před 4 lety

    Damn. I love the last line. "And then you start the next one."

  • @donblack1571
    @donblack1571 Před 4 lety

    Amazing

  • @DennisMHilario
    @DennisMHilario Před 5 lety

    I am about to start my first book and this is very helpful!

  • @ED-007
    @ED-007 Před 2 lety

    Would be great to hear more about your index card process.

  • @Foxygrandpa2131
    @Foxygrandpa2131 Před 5 lety

    This really should have more views

  • @smtabatabaie
    @smtabatabaie Před 3 lety +1

    I won Ego is the enemy in Kevin Rose's Instagram giveaway, that was the only giveaway I won in my life :) And I really really enjoyed it!

  • @hermilogarcia7510
    @hermilogarcia7510 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks a lot for the awesome content, Ryan!
    How would you go about applying this system but write a weekly blog post? It seems that this is a good system to do for a year while trying to write a book, but my goal is to write a weekly blog post

  • @makcumnovikov
    @makcumnovikov Před rokem

    Where can I buy the storage container you have in this video? It's exactly what I've been looking for!

  • @Esra-mm6yk
    @Esra-mm6yk Před 5 lety

    Thanks

  • @AlexanderLennox
    @AlexanderLennox Před 5 lety

    At the moment I do articles but the Editor suggested that I do a book. This will be my first attempt at a book.

  • @user-oi5de8fi2s
    @user-oi5de8fi2s Před 6 lety

    thanks for such a useful video, please we need more videos about how to find a good publisher and how writers get paid, how to find a literary agent. thanks

  • @jburke.mp4
    @jburke.mp4 Před 2 lety

    Legend

  • @wazeaway71
    @wazeaway71 Před 4 lety +4

    Where would one find that Note Card Organizer? Must find!

    • @kandarabi927
      @kandarabi927 Před 4 lety

      I reaaly want to know that as well. Please report back if you do find it. Thanks.

    • @TheGentsBro
      @TheGentsBro Před 4 lety +1

      ​@@kandarabi927 Found it! Walmart and Amazon carry it. It's called Cropper Hopper Photo Case

  • @Julia-gh4tc
    @Julia-gh4tc Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Ryan, I have a question about how to do citations in a book. Do I need to use an in-text citation with each new idea the way I would have for a college paper, or are the rules more relaxed for a book? Thanks!

  • @JoRo-vl5gl
    @JoRo-vl5gl Před 2 lety

    Hi Ryan, where did you get the note card container that has the dividers from?

  • @panjack9849
    @panjack9849 Před rokem

    Where do you get a box like that for notecards? Have not seen one like that in any store

  • @ragdianful
    @ragdianful Před 6 lety +1

    Thank sir for wonderful information, I did research about ongoing war in South Sudan, I would like to write nonfiction book, I reach chapter two, I need help from you guys....

  • @tkd42490
    @tkd42490 Před 2 lety

    can you tell us where you bought that case for all the notecards?

  • @Ctesting
    @Ctesting Před rokem

    Does anyone know what boxes Ryan is using to keep his note cards?

  • @keionwitherspoon
    @keionwitherspoon Před 2 lety

    Hi Ryan! In what order should I read your books? Thanks in advance ☺

  • @apollos.jewelry
    @apollos.jewelry Před 3 lety

    Where do you get the index card holders showed in this video?

  • @mugglescakesniffer3943
    @mugglescakesniffer3943 Před 10 měsíci

    No links to the storage box you used for your note cards 😥

  • @ocean9883
    @ocean9883 Před 4 lety

    How do I make a library like that ?

  • @robbiedgafify
    @robbiedgafify Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for this ! I really need help with my first book. I’m staring with my outline. Would you recommend to find a mentor ?? I don’t know any authors In my area.

    • @TheStrategicKeys
      @TheStrategicKeys Před 4 lety +1

      Rob Mata well follow this system, and you have what your mentor would tell you.

  • @BrendanMetcalfe
    @BrendanMetcalfe Před 2 lety

    🔥🔥

  • @charlesdavis9937
    @charlesdavis9937 Před 5 lety

    If using other bits of research from other authors, do you need to get permission or can you just add it to the acknowledgements?

  • @kartik0016
    @kartik0016 Před 3 lety +1

    Swallowed his own ego at 4:00 mark! :P

  • @ceafva
    @ceafva Před 4 lety

    Great video...where can I find the notecard organizer you show in this video. Previously asked question but never answered (research all thru comments)...could you please, please answer.

    • @TheGentsBro
      @TheGentsBro Před 4 lety

      I got you. Found it on Amazon and Walmart. It is called Cropper Hopper Photo Case.

    • @TheGentsBro
      @TheGentsBro Před 4 lety

      ArtBin 6990AB seems like a good alternative