Why Mini Books Are The Secret Weapon Most Non-Fiction Writers Miss
The Hard Truth About Writing (And Why Most Writers Fail)
F*ck, did I learn this one the hard way…
Last year, I challenged myself to write 70,000 words in seven days. The result?
Zero followers. Not a single one.
(Nothing like grinding your ass off for a week straight just to hear crickets)
But here’s where it gets interesting…
I pivoted to what Mark Thomas calls “mini books” — shorter, focused pieces that deliver one big idea clearly and quickly.
After joining his community and changing my approach, I built a following of over 6,000 engaged readers — within 12 months.
The difference?
It wasn’t the quality of writing. It wasn’t even the topics…
It was understanding what readers actually want in 2025.
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The Brutal Reality of Modern Readers
Nobody wants to read your 300-page manifesto.
(Sorry, not sorry)
They want specific solutions to specific problems… and they want them now.
This is where mini books come in.
What The Hell Is A Mini Book?
(And Why Should You Care?)
It’s not a blog post. It’s not a full book.
Think of it like this: If a traditional book is a 7-course meal, a mini book is a perfect lunch — satisfying, focused, and doesn’t put you in a food coma.
Usually between 7,000–15,000 words, these bad boys are designed to solve ONE problem or deliver ONE core message.
4 Reasons Mini Books Are a Game-Changer for Non-Fiction Writers
- You Can Actually Finish Them
Remember that book you’ve been “working on” for the last two years? Yeah, me too. Mini books take weeks, not months or years. You get shit done.
2. They’re Perfect for Testing Ideas
Instead of betting a year of your life on one big book, you can test multiple concepts quickly. The winners? Turn them into series.
3. Readers Actually Complete Them
Know what’s better than someone buying your book? Someone actually finishing it and implementing your ideas.
4. They’re Easy to Sell
Lower price point = easier buying decision. More sales = better rankings = more visibility = more sales.
It’s not rocket science.
The 5-Step Mini Book Blueprint
(How to Get Started Without Overthinking It)
Pick ONE Problem: What’s one specific challenge your readers face?
Outline the Solution: Break it down into 3–5 main points
Write Fast: Set a two-week deadline
Edit Ruthlessly: Cut anything that doesn’t directly solve the problem
Launch: Get it out there and learn from the response
- This is the foundation of the Writerpreneur Business Model —
The Real Secret
(What Most Writers Miss)
Here’s what most writers miss…
Mini books aren’t just about writing less — they’re about serving better.
When you focus on solving one specific problem really well, you become the go-to expert for that solution. Do this a few times, and suddenly you’re not just an author…
You’re an authority.
Start Small, Scale Big
(Your Action Plan)
Don’t try to change the world with your first mini book.
Just try to change one thing for one person.
Then do it again.
And again.
Before you know it, you’ll have a library of focused solutions and an audience that trusts you to deliver value every single time.
That’s how you build a sustainable writing business in 2025.
P.S. Ai?
Want to know something wild? You can create these mini books using AI effectively (without it sounding like robot vomit). If you’re interested in learning how, join my email list and reply to any of my emails. I have an Ai training I haven’t released yet, but if you reply to my email asking, I’ll give your early free access.
