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

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июл 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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  • @johnnovotny5074
    @johnnovotny5074 5 лет назад +140

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

    • @drcubix
      @drcubix 3 месяца назад +2

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

  • @garangmayath3679
    @garangmayath3679 6 месяцев назад +9

    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.

  • @Firmansyah94
    @Firmansyah94 3 года назад +20

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

  • @alisanhaji2396
    @alisanhaji2396 5 лет назад +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.

  • @JordanMuzquiz
    @JordanMuzquiz 6 лет назад +44

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

    • @franciscovirgilio7537
      @franciscovirgilio7537 3 года назад

      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 2 года назад +2

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

  • @CameronKiesser
    @CameronKiesser 6 лет назад +75

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

  • @goldennguyen8271
    @goldennguyen8271 8 лет назад +46

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

  • @rahinv
    @rahinv 8 лет назад +5

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

  • @TheStrategicKeys
    @TheStrategicKeys 4 года назад +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.

  • @SamuelRedman
    @SamuelRedman 6 лет назад +1

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

  •  6 лет назад +3

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

  • @amguit
    @amguit 4 года назад

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

  • @TheZGALa
    @TheZGALa 5 лет назад +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

  • @apontutul
    @apontutul 6 лет назад +8

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

  • @estebangodoy386
    @estebangodoy386 2 года назад

    Thank you for the generosity 🙏

  • @AcademyOwners
    @AcademyOwners 8 лет назад +10

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

  • @domingosadrianoafonso5127
    @domingosadrianoafonso5127 5 лет назад

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

  • @JimmySolution
    @JimmySolution 4 года назад +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!

  • @DVS1USMC
    @DVS1USMC 7 лет назад +1

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

  • @avonzo
    @avonzo Год назад +1

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

  • @RiskTakerMediaLLC
    @RiskTakerMediaLLC 7 лет назад +27

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

  • @SaposaBear
    @SaposaBear 4 года назад +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.

  • @ianmcrae4423
    @ianmcrae4423 6 лет назад +5

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

  • @pankithan
    @pankithan 4 года назад +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!

  • @mmagautamabel5520
    @mmagautamabel5520 2 месяца назад +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.

  • @AdamFiregate
    @AdamFiregate 4 года назад +3

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

  • @zaidhussain374
    @zaidhussain374 4 года назад

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

  • @crystalzaldivar3624
    @crystalzaldivar3624 Год назад

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

  • @pedrorodriguez464
    @pedrorodriguez464 3 года назад

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

  • @natistotallyoutnumbered9558
    @natistotallyoutnumbered9558 7 лет назад +1

    Love this!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @richardlees5303
    @richardlees5303 3 месяца назад

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

  • @mattbrodacki4980
    @mattbrodacki4980 2 года назад

    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!

  • @isitool8
    @isitool8 4 года назад

    Love this video. Thank you

  • @roseperrone6110
    @roseperrone6110 7 лет назад +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!

  • @Dai.97
    @Dai.97 6 лет назад

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

  • @steveirving1
    @steveirving1 Год назад +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

  • @MightyMeemaw
    @MightyMeemaw 5 лет назад

    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!

  • @jasonlein3183
    @jasonlein3183 3 года назад

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

  • @SuperNamt
    @SuperNamt 5 лет назад

    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

  • @danieljackson654
    @danieljackson654 2 года назад

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

  • @nicolesteward4723
    @nicolesteward4723 Год назад

    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.

  • @queenmysaelsheikhofsudan
    @queenmysaelsheikhofsudan Год назад

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

  • @carloshenriquemaiarosario7448
    @carloshenriquemaiarosario7448 2 года назад

    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

  • @aloysiustaborat7816
    @aloysiustaborat7816 3 года назад

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

  • @ryanpenley1213
    @ryanpenley1213 Год назад

    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.

  • @LeonardoArias
    @LeonardoArias 4 года назад +2

    "And then you start the next one"

  • @dianamarianavarro-botero8108
    @dianamarianavarro-botero8108 7 лет назад +3

    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!!!

  • @lmblmb3762
    @lmblmb3762 6 лет назад +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?

  • @8055jayesh
    @8055jayesh 5 лет назад

    this was really helpful ... thankyou

  • @charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181

    Excellent advice!

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo 4 года назад +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

  • @sajidhajiffrey310
    @sajidhajiffrey310 Год назад

    This helps so much.!!!!!

  • @paulpollaro
    @paulpollaro 4 года назад

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

  • @sanahabeeb8070
    @sanahabeeb8070 2 года назад

    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.

  • @kellykangdesign11
    @kellykangdesign11 4 года назад

    Love the content!

  • @BrendanMetcalfe
    @BrendanMetcalfe 3 года назад +1

    thanks for the tips!

  • @Magicguy13
    @Magicguy13 6 лет назад +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

  • @luckylife7130
    @luckylife7130 6 лет назад

    Thx. really great video to me

  • @JimmyNaraineOfficial
    @JimmyNaraineOfficial 4 года назад

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

  • @rationalityrules111
    @rationalityrules111 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Eddemnity
    @Eddemnity 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @DennisMHilario
    @DennisMHilario 5 лет назад

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

  • @mrinaljyotichoudhury
    @mrinaljyotichoudhury 2 года назад

    So much value in just a 6 minute video 👍

  • @FREEDOM2604
    @FREEDOM2604 Год назад

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

  • @carlosmegana
    @carlosmegana Год назад

    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.

  • @ysidrogalaviz
    @ysidrogalaviz 8 лет назад +1

    thank you

  • @GeekyMino
    @GeekyMino 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome!

  • @drnirmaladeabreu140
    @drnirmaladeabreu140 2 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @muyiwaosifuye2231
    @muyiwaosifuye2231 2 года назад

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

  • @otabekurazniyazov9145
    @otabekurazniyazov9145 11 месяцев назад

    I like the ending

  • @hyped2476
    @hyped2476 6 лет назад +1

    you're awesome!

  • @donblack1571
    @donblack1571 4 года назад

    Amazing

  • @smosh3069
    @smosh3069 3 года назад +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.

  • @hermilogarcia7510
    @hermilogarcia7510 3 года назад +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

  • @Foxygrandpa2131
    @Foxygrandpa2131 5 лет назад

    This really should have more views

  • @rajkavinkumar
    @rajkavinkumar 4 года назад

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

  • @ED-007
    @ED-007 2 года назад

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

  • @haiblubbblubb
    @haiblubbblubb 2 года назад

    Legend .

  • @user-oi5de8fi2s
    @user-oi5de8fi2s 6 лет назад

    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

  • @makcumnovikov
    @makcumnovikov Год назад

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

  • @smtabatabaie
    @smtabatabaie 3 года назад +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!

  • @AlexanderLennox
    @AlexanderLennox 5 лет назад

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

  • @Julia-gh4tc
    @Julia-gh4tc 2 года назад +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!

  • @Esra-mm6yk
    @Esra-mm6yk 5 лет назад

    Thanks

  • @ragdianful
    @ragdianful 6 лет назад +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....

  • @jburke.mp4
    @jburke.mp4 2 года назад

    Legend

  • @JoRo-vl5gl
    @JoRo-vl5gl 2 года назад

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

  • @HandbrakeBiscuit
    @HandbrakeBiscuit 21 день назад

    "...and then there's a typo, and it drives you insane" Ha..! I always suspected that LEGO was the Enemy... ;)

  • @panjack9849
    @panjack9849 Год назад

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

  • @keionwitherspoon
    @keionwitherspoon 2 года назад

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

  • @tkd42490
    @tkd42490 2 года назад

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

  • @wazeaway71
    @wazeaway71 4 года назад +4

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

    • @kandarabi927
      @kandarabi927 4 года назад

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

    • @TheGentsBro
      @TheGentsBro 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Ctesting
    @Ctesting Год назад

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

  • @robbiedgafify
    @robbiedgafify 5 лет назад +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 4 года назад +1

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

  • @apollos.jewelry
    @apollos.jewelry 3 года назад

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

  • @mugglescakesniffer3943
    @mugglescakesniffer3943 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @kartik0016
    @kartik0016 4 года назад +1

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

  • @charlesdavis9937
    @charlesdavis9937 5 лет назад

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

  • @BrendanMetcalfe
    @BrendanMetcalfe 2 года назад

    🔥🔥

  • @ceafva
    @ceafva 4 года назад

    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 4 года назад

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

    • @TheGentsBro
      @TheGentsBro 4 года назад

      ArtBin 6990AB seems like a good alternative