Million Dollar Writing books in order

The complete reading order for the Million Dollar Writing series, a non-fiction collection about the craft of writing from Kevin J. Anderson, Jody Lynn Nye, and other authors.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing 2012 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
2 Million Dollar Outlines 2013 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
3 Million Dollar Productivity 2014 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
4 Million Dollar Professionalism for the Writer 2014 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
5 The Non-User-Friendly Guide For Aspiring TV Writers 2014 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
6 Worldbuilding 2015 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
7 Pros and Cons 2016 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
8 Writing as a Team Sport 2018 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
9 Once More, With Feeling 2019 Jody Lynn Nye N/A
10 Slushpile Memories 2021 Jody Lynn Nye Buy
11 On Being a Dictator 2025 Jody Lynn Nye Buy

The Million Dollar Writing series is a collection of non-fiction books about the craft and business of writing, published by WordFire Press. The series features contributions from several working authors, with Kevin J. Anderson as the most frequent contributor. Jody Lynn Nye co-authored Writing as a Team Sport (2018), drawing on her extensive experience collaborating with other writers.

The books cover practical topics that working writers deal with every day. Million Dollar Outlines and Million Dollar Productivity focus on the nuts and bolts of getting words on the page, while Million Dollar Professionalism addresses the business side of a writing career. Other entries tackle specialized subjects like worldbuilding, writing for television, and navigating science fiction conventions as a professional.

Each book in the series stands on its own, so readers can pick up whichever title matches their current needs rather than starting from the beginning. The series ran from 2012 to 2025, with the most recent entry, On Being a Dictator, covering the use of dictation as a writing tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Million Dollar Writing series?

There are 11 books in the Million Dollar Writing series, published between 2012 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Million Dollar Writing series?

The first book in the Million Dollar Writing series is Drawing on the Power of Resonance in Writing, published in 2012.

What topics does the Million Dollar Writing series cover?

The series covers a wide range of writing topics including outlining, productivity, professionalism, worldbuilding, writing for television, working with co-authors, navigating conventions, and dictation as a writing method.

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