The Writer’s Manifesto: Stop Writing to Be Read & Adored

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I’m excited to announce the launch of my first eBook! After weeks of writing, editing, and formatting, I’m pleased to now share with you: The Writer’s Manifesto.

Pow! This is a good one, a wake up call and just what you need to read. Thanks Jeff, for sharing your art.
—Seth Godin // Author, We Are All Weird

About the ManifestoWriters Manifesto Book Cover

The Writer’s Manifesto is a small eBook about getting back to the heart of writing.

Based on a blog post I wrote called “Writers Don’t Write to Get Published,” this short manifesto is a call for writers to fall back in love with writing for the love of it.

I intentionally made the eBook short and sweet, so that you could read it in one sitting.

If you are a writer, this might be just what you need to reclaim your  freedom and rediscover the joy of writing. I heartily recommend it.
—Michael Hyatt // Chairman, Thomas Nelson

How to Get a Copy

The Writer’s Manifesto is available for $0.99 on the following sites:

For a limited time, you can also get a free copy of The Writer’s Manifesto by joining my newsletter list.

This will automatically subscribe you to free updates and other occasional goodies (e.g. other books and such). I will always respect your privacy, and you can opt out at any time. Once you confirm your email address, you’ll receive a private link to the PDF that you can download.

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Once You’ve Read It

If you’ve already read The Writer’s Manifesto, let me say thank you. This little book was a labor of love, and I’m honored that you took the time to read it.

So, what did you think?

Feel free to email me your thoughts and feedback or share them in the comments below. If you liked it, you are welcome to share it with others. Here are a few ideas:

  • Tweet about it.
  • Share it on Facebook.
  • Email this link to a friend.
  • Print it and give a copy to a coworker or other writer (just don’t charge for it or change it).

And here are some other ways to get involved:

  • Share your thoughts and takeaways on Twitter, using the hashtag #writersmanifesto.
  • Join the Facebook community, where you can connect with other writers who have something to say.

To read other reactions and reviews, check out the endorsements page.

Write Your Own

One outcome that I’m hoping for is that this manifesto inspires you to write something.

If you publish something as a result of reading The Writer’s Manifesto, please share it. If it’s online, feel free to include the link in the comments below, as well as on Facebook and Twitter (be sure to use the hashtag #writersmanifesto).

I can’t wait to read your work.

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Jeff Goins

I help people tell better stories and make a difference in the world. I live in Tennessee with my wife and dog. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

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  • Wesley Harney

    This is my manifesto, inspired by you Jeff. I want to thank you for your inspirational words and your continued passion for words.
    http://bathroomstallpoetry.net/post/11196363583/my-writers-manifesto

  • Navya

    Every word of the manifesto rings true to me. Love it! I feel happy that I’ve found a writer who writes simply for the sake of writing and knows it importance and beauty. 

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      Thanks, Naya!

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      Navya, I mean. Sorry!

  • http://pastorronbrooks.wordpress.com/ Ron Brooks

    I’ve been a fan of yours for a few months now, since I was introduced via some twitter links.  Your blog is one I now frequently read.  Reading this post, your manifesto, and a few other posts inspired me to put together an ebook of my own.  I basically took some previous writings and put them together, and added some intro, and I have a pretty cool ebook (pdf form)  I am hoping to have it ready by the end of the month, and will make it available as a free download (it is a family devotion guide).  Any chance I could get your opinion before I make it available?  No worries if not, I know you have a lot going on.  I will still post  a link back here once I am completely done.  Thanks for all you do.  I appreciate reading what you write.

  • http://twitter.com/skottydog Scott E. Dog

    This book is incredible.  Glad I bought the “e” version, otherwise I’d have gone through 2 or 3 yellow highlighters!   It is impossible to put that book down and not be inspired.  Definitely one that will be re-read many times!   Thanks for sharing a gem with us, as always!

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      wow. thanks, scott!

  • Joan

    So identify with The Writers Manifesto! 

  • http://www.nicolerushin.com Nicole Rushin

    Just what I needed to hear. You have been living inside my pain lately.

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      thanks for sharing, Nicole.

  • http://www.learntoembracethestruggle.com/ Alisonhector

    Just the kick in the pants I needed, Jeff. Thanks for putting this out there, for all of us.  Pitch perfect, and a word in due season!

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      Thanks! My pleasure.

  • http://rebootingworship.com/ Jamie Kocur

    Just stumbled upon this e-book. Very powerful. Thank you for keeping it simple. I think it speaks more with few words. Definitely something I needed to hear.

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      Thank you, Jamie!

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  • Blue Perez

    This is one of the best books on writing I have read of late. Pure simplicity. Pure wisdom. Thank you. I go the free version, then bought the Kindle version, because I want it in my pocket. 

    Thank you.

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      thank you!

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  • http://www.evanforester.com Evan Forester

    They say imitation is the best form of flattery. Consider yourself well flattered: http://www.evanforester.com/a-christians-guide-to-getting-better/

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  • http://www.facebook.com/nymfs Nymfa Aranas

    Thanks for your generosity! Here’s my review: https://www.facebook.com/notes/rediscovering-your-intelligence/the-heart-of-writing-a-book-review-of-the-writers-manifesto-stop-writing-to-be-r/271913906183623

  • http://josephratliff.com/blog JosephRatliff

    Loved the ebook Jeff.

    Write because you love writing… love it.

  • Jwkelly555

    Jeff,

    Thank you.  I am more encouraged to show up, create, and to just write.

    Jim

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Heidi-Willis/1638378091 Heidi Willis

    Your ebook, The Writer’s Manifesto, was exactly what I needed to read right at this moment in my life. Thank you for your elegant words and their important message.

  • http://www.facebook.com/responseboost Marcelino Latorre

    Your awesome Jeff, I’m sharing this with all my wonderful connections. Peace.

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  • http://www.SevenPillarsOfSuccess.Net Louise Thaxton

    Well,  I read it – I cried – I’m writing……

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  • Kelly

    Amazing. Just what I needed. I just wish the academic community would stop pressuring us to write more as opposed to better or more meaningful. :-)  

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  • http://www.handmadejewerlynews.com crystal kneller

    thank you for the opportunity to read your ebook.  appreciate it.

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  • http://twitter.com/LoriWrites Lori Ramsey

    Thank you for this!  I’ve been quietly following your posts.  I just today, a few hours ago, finished my first novel.  I’m so excited to have finished it, sad to leave the characters, and apprehensive to now get my rag out and polish it up enough to sent off.  :)

  • Melinda Williams

    This was exactly what I needed to read! I’ve finished my second book and have been looking for a way to get it to my readers. (I went the expensive self-pub way on the first one and can’t afford to do it again.) For the last few weeks all I’ve been doing is trying to figure out the craziness of social networking and blogs – something I’m very unfamiliar with – and I just realized today that I haven’t written a single thing on the next manuscript that’s been calling my attention. I kept thinking I had to get to that later because ‘networking’ was more important. I think I’m going to do what I love most tomorrow – spend a few hours lost with characters that have been lonely without me. So thank you for this.

  • http://www.BusyWomenBigDreams.com Connie

    The Writer’s Manifesto was just the inspiration I needed to dive back into my writing. As a result, my very first Christmas novella is now available. The Christmas Gift (eBook) is available free to anyone who joins my newsletter list at http://www.BusyWomenBigDreams.com, or it’s available for $0.99 on Kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MOTWHU.  I’d love to hear what you think. Merry Christmas!

  • Sulekkha

    Thanks Jeff, Your ebook touched a raw nerve, I have been thinking about writing for myself rather than for the world and am now going for it.

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      very cool!

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  • vssadineni

    Thank you!… really needed it… As i recently started writing i would like to know your comments. please 

    and if you have time please visit http://vssadineni.blogspot.com

  • JR Renkenberger

    Blog post inspired by “The Writer’s Manifesto” – 2012 is The Year of the Banana: http://www.marketingmercenary.net/?p=1536

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=578321030 Dina Zaman

    can this be downloaded on n IPad too? and yes, congratulations!

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  • Jecockburn

    I am desperate to write have been for 15 years. will let you know how I get on, but this seems an answer to the structure and guidance I need thanks
    jayne

  • Annconroy

    Beautifully ideallistic, and would work in an ideal world. But this is not an ideal world. But we also need to put food on the table, and many people write to earn a crust of bread.

  • Anita

    short, simple, succinct and  sublime … very affecting!  Thank you.

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  • http://twitter.com/davelucas Dave Lucas

    It would be nice if I could read it. Whether I go through Firefox or IE, I just get a blank page.

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  • http://nicoleswinson.wordpress.com/ Nicole Swinson

    Thank you so much for this reminder of why “we write”. I love the format of your Manifesto!! It is very precise and to the point. It such a great encouragement for me to put aside all of the pressures of “being heard” and JUST WRITE!! Thanks again!

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  • Terrence Young

    I love to write from the heart! I’m glad to see someone else has the same idea! Thanks Jeff!

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      You’re welcome!

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  • Erin Hicks Moon

    I want to stand on my desk and scream like a banshee!  YES!  I’m in.  Let’s rock and roll.  To the ends of the earth.  GREAT resource!  Thank you.

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      Thanks, Erin!

  • Jonny Scaramanga

    Jeff, this is fantastic not just for writers of the written word but songwriters too. I discovered your work in the last two days, and since then I have written nearly 2,500 words. I don’t even have a place to put them yet. I just… wanted to write.

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      Awesome!

  • Whc_fire

    The Writer’s Manifesto is short and to the point. Very succinct. I’m motivated and inspired. Thank you.

  • Kimberly Dawn Rempel

    Just read this timely piece – thank you for the challenge; the encouragement. P.35 caught my heart… you’re so right. It’s not up to me. 

    Thanks for helping me move toward telling better stories!  :)

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