The World Needs Your Book
You have a big story or message inside your heart, just waiting to be released into the world. At The World Needs Your Book (TWNYB for short) we believe that sharing stories and knowledge is one of the primary ways to help people, and that a book (or even a business!) is a great way to make a difference in the world. Where do you want to go today? Magic awaits!

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We offer free videos, workbooks, cheat sheets, graphics, and more to help you write, edit, publish, and market your book faster.

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Want to meet and work with Monica in person? Excited to network with a smart, positive, and well-connected community of movers and shakers in the book industry? Attend one of our live events!

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We post regularly to answer your biggest questions about the publishing industry, how to get a book deal, how to self-publish, how to market a book, and so much more.
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Hi, I’m Monica!
I’m a USA Today bestselling author best known for my young adult urban fantasy and paranormal romance series, Waters Dark and Deep. I also teach writing, publishing, business, and marketing at TheWorldNeedsYourBook.com. My most recent nonfiction series, Growth Hacking for Storytellers, has helped thousands of writers write faster, become better storytellers, and find their way to success. I founded The World Needs Your Book event series to bring this training to the world.
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“Best-in-class superstar!”
“Monica’s writing skills are really incredible and I knew from the start that she would be extremely successful. Among her good qualities are her persistence and her passion for all things marketing, technology, and branding. I recommend her to anyone looking to get a best-in-class superstar!”
~ Dan Schawbel, New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Promote Yourself, Forbes & Inc. 30 Under 30
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“Generous with her advice.”
“Monica Leonelle is VERY generous with her advice and covers exactly how to track your productivity, how to use a 4-draft system for fiction, how learned to walk-and-write with dictation, the power of the Pomodoro system, what to do when you get stuck and A LOT more. [Write Better, Faster is] One of the best how-to-be-a-writer books I’ve read in the last year. Worth 10 times the price.”
~ Kevin Kruse, NY Times bestselling author, Forbes columnist and serial entrepreneur
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“Excited and motivated to get back to writing…”
“Yay! I was so excited and motivated by your content that I wanted to get back to writing right away. I have so much respect for you as a writer, and I’m happy to note how your suggestions will make the the story spread.”
~ Susan Pogorzelski, author of Gold in the Days of Summer, winner of the 2014 International Rubery Book Award for Best Children’s Book
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“Holistic understanding of how to execute campaigns…”
“In a world of everyone calling themselves marketing experts, and with advice being published on blogs every day, Monica will make sure you have a holistic understanding of how to execute your campaigns and come out ahead!”
~ Yu-kai Chou, author of Actionable Gamification, winner of “Gamification Guru of the Year Award” for both 2014 and 2015, and regular Fortune 500 speaker
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“Great Tips!”
“Some great tips from Monica, and every writer, no matter where on the journey, can learn something new.”
~ Joanna Penn, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thriller under J.F. Penn, author of How To Market a Book and founder of TheCreativePenn.com
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“You’ve already taught me so much…”
“I wanted to self-publish a book, and Jay told me that you are the queen of this. Wow, amazing. You have already taught me so much. Thanks!”
~ Penelope Trunk, author of Brazen Careerist and blogger at PenelopeTrunk.com
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“Riding off the residual energy of our conversation…”
“Thank you for holding space for me… I’m freaking excited to get started! I have that inspired passion again for my book idea now that I have more of a direction. Before, I knew it was there but didn’t know where to go, what to do, where to start. Thank you!”
~ Jen Mavros, host of The Jen Mavros Show podcast and creator of the Mavros Method of Manifestation
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“Monica starts off by helping you tackle the mindsets—the mental blocks—that continually get in the way of starting or finishing your writing projects.”
“And then she offers really practical strategies and tips to get the work done. Monica debunks some of the myths around writing like the notion of “butt in chair time.” What about taking your writing with you? Why be tethered to a chair, desk or laptop when you can write on your smartphone, for instance? If you’ve struggled to develop a consistent writing habit, one that will take you to the finish line, then check [out Monica’s work.]”
~ Glenn Leibowitz, podcaster at Write with Impact, LinkedIn Voice
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“Put a method to the madness…”
“Monica has always intuitively understood how to create buzz and enthusiasm for a message and she generously shares her secrets of success. She encourages putting a method to the madness in order to gain long-term traction. I highly recommend Monica to anyone who’s looking for a little extra guidance in navigating this confusing and exciting digital landscape.”
~ Alexandra Levit, author of They Don’t Teach Corporate in College and former New York Times syndicated columnist
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“Monica knows her shit…”
“Monica knows her shit and her marketing funnels look great! She’s a pro.”
~ Sean Platt, author of Write. Publish. Repeat., Yesterday’s Gone, and Invasion
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“I love the idea of breaking down what seems like an insurmountable task (writing a book) into bite-sized daily chunks.”
“You can’t argue with the fact that you can find just 8 minutes every day to write. In fact, when you take Monica’s approach, you will likely find you are able to take advantage of several pockets of time each day — and ultimately hold your own book in your hands much sooner than you ever thought possible. I highly recommend this quick and powerful read to any writer.”
~Honorée C. Corder, author of Vision to Reality and Prosperity for Writers and Hal Elrod’s business partner in The Miracle Morning book series