Rethinking Business Books:
An Unconventional Approach to Writing
Unwritten reveals how to turn your business expertise into a compelling book without the overwhelm.
Today’s business book authors face a rapidly evolving landscape where the old rules of writing and publishing no longer apply. To stand out, they must navigate crafting a compelling book while growing your business. Unwritten addresses this challenge head-on, offering a unique approach to writing a business book for those looking to grow their sphere of influence.
Written by experienced ghostwriter Emily Crookston, Unwritten provides a clear, step-by-step guide to transforming your expertise into a published work without getting bogged down by overwhelm. Crookston’s practical advice covers every aspect of the process—from structuring your ideas and hitting your weekly word count to simply the publishing process.
Unwritten is an essential guide for those who dare to challenge the status quo. It not only helps authors streamline their writing process but also ensures they can focus on what truly matters—crafting a book that aligns with your business, reaches your audience, and grows your platform.
With actionable strategies and real-world examples, Unwritten empowers you to take your big ideas and turn them into a powerful book that resonates with readers and helps reach a new target audience. It’s time to stop overthinking and start writing your way to success.
Advanced Praise For Unwritten
“Unwritten is the book every first-time author of a business book needs to read—and the book anyone contemplating whether to become an author should read. It takes you through all the key components of writing and publishing a book, from start to finish. A quick read packed with valuable action items, you’ll walk away knowing your next steps, no matter where you are on your journey. If you feel lost or overwhelmed at the thought of taking your great big idea from manuscript draft to published book, this book is for you.”
Heidi Scott Giusto, PhD, #1 bestselling author of The 3rd Paradigm and owner of Career Path Writing Solutions
“Emily Crookston’s Unwritten makes writing a business book unscary. I’m working on my fourth business book, and this ‘savvy best friend’ can guide you through the weird, wild world of self-publishing. Her writing style is like a casual coffee shop chat—approachable, relatable, and honest. She’s not here to paint rainbows and unicorns but to lay out the real deal about the hustle and hard work to be published. Fear not, though; she’s armed you with the roadmap in this book to write it in a way that is sustainable and doesn’t consume your life.”
Marcey Rader, productivity speaker, coach, three-time author, and founder of RaderCo
“Unwritten turns the daunting and overwhelming task of writing a book into something that feels doable (and even easy) from the very first chapter. Emily expertly guides you to create a book that you not only finish and publish but also creates demand for your work. If you are a business owner who wants to write a book that results in sales for your offer, get this book now!”
Michelle Mazur, PhD, author of 3 Word Rebellion and host of Make Marketing Suck Less
“Unwritten is a treasure trove of wisdom—a roadmap for entrepreneurs, leaders, and dreamers alike. Emily’s words will ignite motivation, spark innovation, and provide readers with new perspectives. Emily’s impact is bound to resonate far beyond the pages of her book, and I’m grateful she’s sharing her gifts and talents with the world.”
William Washington, chief financial officer, Baker McKenzie
Emily Crookston
Emily Crookston is a best-selling business book ghostwriter and developmental editor. She specializes in helping clients build their businesses by writing a book that sells. As the Owner of The Pocket PhD, she and her team help quirky, deep thinkers write short- and long-form content that increases their sphere of influence. Her first book, Unwritten: The Thought Leader’s Guide to Not Overthinking Your Business Book, will be released this coming fall. Emily is also a former philosophy professor, speaker, and podcast guest. When she’s not writing intensely, she’s most likely practicing yoga intensely. She lives for desserts topped with real whipped cream.
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