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:

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 offers 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.

Jeff has declared in this brilliant eBook the silent intentions of so many of us to write once again for the pure joy of writing. He’s called out the things which can creep in a spoil our first love and says our love of writing is worth fighting for.
—Bob Goff // Author, Love Does

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?

Share your thoughts and feedback 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.

I loved it! Succinct-true-and applicable. Doesn’t get better than that.
—Patsy Clairmont // Author and Speaker

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

Write your own manifesto

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.

Grab a free copy

Ready to fall back in love writing? Enter your email below to get a FREE copy of my eBook The Writer’s Manifesto. Once you confirm, I’ll send a PDF straight to your inbox — no charge.

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About the Author

Jeff Goins

Writer, idea guy, difference-maker. I help people tell better stories and make a difference in the world. My family and I reside just outside of Nashville, TN. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or Google Plus.

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  • Liz

    I think this should be read at least once a week–Loved it!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Dave-Kwiecinski/100001573834848 Dave Kwiecinski

    Jeff,

    First of all, from a fellow Illinois College alum, hello!

    Second, thank you for your words of inspiration, not only in the Manifesto, but on your blog.

    I went to Illinois College thinking I was going to write for a living.  Thirty-some odd years later, that’s what I’m still going to do when I grow up.  Now a recovering CPA, I’m in the world of health and fitness.

    Timing is a little tardy, but I’ve finally finished my first e-Book.  I had a major assist from a fellow fitness professional, who was essentially giving away a copy of his book as a fundraiser for charity and allowing fellow fitness professionals to customize it and re-brand it.

    But his book wasn’t my voice.

    So I used his book as a template and rewrote it using my voice.

    Is it perfect?

    No, but it’s done.

    Tom Buford says “done is better than perfect.”  You’ve said the same thing.

    In your voice.

    Anyway, here is my “Healthy Holidays Survival Guide:”  http://davekfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Healthy-Holidays-Survival-Guide.pdf

    I don’t know if I’m allowed to share a link to my website, but if I may, here’s the link via my (VERY imperfect) website to get the guide and sign up for my Healthy Fit Tips e-Club: http://davekfitness.com/specialreport/

    Thank you again for your inspiration, Jeff.

    I’m excited about finally writing for a living.

  • Alan E Meyers

    Jeff,
    Great thoughts, I’m excited to get Wrecked. Although it may be another version of my own life story. Keep being Jeff, I’m glad to be getting to Know your work.

  • http://twitter.com/mcdonatr timothy mcdonald

    Jeff, reading The Writer’s Manifesto in the midst of writing my second book has been a great insight. Yes, great writing ends up with applause even when that’s not the intention. I praise this piece of writing. Thank you.

  • http://www.nourishmethod.com/ Gina

    Loved the manifesto, and it echoes what I have done in the last year. I’ve written 5 books, and am in the midst of the 6th. I did it, because I had to get it out of my head, out of my body. They were words, ideas and creations asking to be born, and so I obliged. It’s this 6th book that is the deeply personal, vulnerable stuff that I uncovered as I peeled off each layer that the previous 5 revealed. It’s not flowing quite as easily out of me. It’s holding onto its privacy, and just peeking through, almost ready to be seen. I am coaxing it out, but asking it to be raw, as it will only be of value as a creation if that is so. Thank you for putting it out there, that just to write is vital. I’d like to say that I don’t care if nobody ever acknowledges it, but in truth that’s not accurate. However that is not what’s driving me. It’s asking to be born, like its sisters, and I am gestating now. Thanks again Jeff, for setting the record on this.  

  • http://www.allandubon.com/ Allan Dubon

    Made me really think why I am doing this! I love the inner dialogue it created. Thanks for helping put so many things into perspective. 

  • Farhan

    Hi Jeff,

    The Writer’s Manifesto is for sale on Amazon for 0.99$ so don’t they object if you give away the eBook for free here? I’d heard that Amazon requires that one can give a book for free only on some particular days. Is that true?

  • http://www.Marketing4Traffic.com/ Devani Anjali Alderson

    This was an inspiring and well done book!  Love how it was such a simple layout and yet spread a powerful message about completely owning who you are and what you do. 

    Well done!

  • Anmol Jain

    @jeffgoins:disqus,
    I absolutely loved the Writer’s Manifesto.
    Even though my problem wasn’t getting addicted to the thrill of getting published (since I’m still in high school and I’ve never actually been published; writing is more of a hobby for me), the manifesto inspired me to start writing again.

    Here’s the link to my blog, please do let me know what you think of it!

    Suggestions and constructive criticism are always welcome (from anyone who bothers reading it). :)

    Being Anmol: franklyspeaking-anmoljain.blogspot.com

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      So glad to hear it!

  • WilliamsSyndrome Smile

    Jeff, this has been sitting on my desktop for weeks, and I finally sat down to read it. This is one of the most fabulous works I have ever read! I can see myself reading it every day–or maybe every 5 minutes–from here on out. ;) Thank you! -Vanessa (WilliamsSyndromeSmile.com)

    • http://goinswriter.com/ Jeff Goins

      Awesome, Vanessa!

  • cynjake

    thanks for reminding me of what i already know. I’m going to write something now

  • http://www.facebook.com/stephanie.elliott.3154 Stephanie Elliott

    This is exactly what I needed to read. Thank you for inspiring me to begin!

  • Mary Verdier

    Dear Jeff, I’m new to your blog and was so excited when you wrote so many things that I have said myself. I feel so inspired and if it were not 10:00 on Sunday night I’d write more. But I have felt at times that writing is an obsession and that I can’t NOT write. I tried it for two weeks and I couldn’t stand it. Back to the computer. Thank you for all you do to support writers. We need you! Mary Verdier (pen name Casey Lynch) I’m working on starting a blog this week called CaseyWrites. I hope I can touch writers as you have touched me. Thank you again!

  • Traveler In My Own Backyard

    Jeff – Your blog is so encouraging. I FEAR big. But I dream BIGGER. Your blog encourages me to keep sitting down at these keys, keep hitting publish, keep writing chapters on what I thought was a “maybe someday” and is now growing nicely into reality. Love the manifesto. Will reread it every time my knees start quaking or I wonder if anyone is looking at my work. Speaking of my work, you invited me to share…thanks, Michele

    Superman’s Identity? http://travelerinmyownbackyard.blogspot.com/2012/10/supermans-secret-identity-revealed.html

    Stone Soup – A Confession
    http://travelerinmyownbackyard.blogspot.com/2012/11/stone-soupa-confession.html

    The Truth – And I saw it right there in Sunday School
    http://travelerinmyownbackyard.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-truthand-i-saw-it-right-there-in.html

  • joysupsanddowns.blogspot.com

    WOW. This blogpost made me very happy. I realy love to write, but my grammar is imperfect. So it makes me uneasy. But, I still write because I wanted to write. I am writing me own Cinderella story.

    Thanks for the tips:)

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