Comments on: Too Many Books, Too Few Shelves

By: 2010 Reading List « DE FIDELI

2010 Reading List « DE FIDELI — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:22:45 +0000

[...] the same time, I agree with Michael Hyatt, even though he approaches books with a different criterion (he has to – he is Thomas [...]

By: Ava Pennington

Ava Pennington — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:10:14 +0000

Well written with many valid observations. However I'm having difficulty reconciling this with TN's recently announced venture into self-publishing!

By: Ted

Ted — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:16:43 +0000

Michael,

Understand this is a post from awhile back but wanted to say I agree with you. I am a student of leadership and read many books on the subject. I find most could have been distilled to an article or shortened by about 200 pages.

For business non-fiction, I would like to see more research based writing as opposed to just anecdotal thoughts or someone writing about how 'they did it', these are definitely candidates for articles.

I have started a practice of using the library to check out most books before deciding to add to my personal library.

Thanks,
Ted
@terribleted66

By: patriciazell

patriciazell — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:04:03 +0000

One of the biggest problems I see in Christian nonfiction writing and other self-help titles is that they are mostly made up of stories about other people. With so many second and third-handed stories, the books seem to meld into a huge pile of the same-old, same-old. Yet, content that's new might well run into a brick wall because it is new and people want the security of the same-old, same-old. I do not envy you in your job especially with the abundance of writing courses, publications, and conferences that seem to promise, "Just be persistent, you'll get published." But, I do believe if you are asking God for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, He will give them to you.

By: patriciazell

patriciazell — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:03:37 +0000

One of the biggest problems I see in Christian nonfiction writing and other self-help titles is that they are mostly made up of stories about other people. With so many second and third-handed stories, the books seem to meld into a huge pile of the same-old, same-old. Yet, content that's new might well run into a brick wall because it is new and people want the security of the same-old, same-old. I do not eny you in your job especially with the abundance of writing courses, publications, and conferences that seem to promise, "Just be persistent, you'll get published." But, I do believe if you are asking God for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, He will give them to you.

By: Donna Maria @ Indie Business

Donna Maria @ Indie Business — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:52:42 +0000

I enjoyed scanning your post. Not to seem shallow or anything, but I especially loved the I Love Lucy video. I’ll re-visit the post and think later, but for now, it’s Saturday evening and I’m enjoying the laugh!! Thanks!

By: @robwar0100

@robwar0100 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:22:47 +0000

Michael, I like this post, especially your advice that some of the books be scaled back to a magazine article. As my wife and I researched the art of screenwriting, one of the authors suggested the writer determine what avenue was best suited for the idea. It might be a movie script, a book, a song or even a poem.

By: Creating WOW Product Experiences | Michael Hyatt

Creating WOW Product Experiences | Michael Hyatt — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:18:30 +0000

[...] WOW Product Experiences As I have said before, we don’t need more books. Instead, we need better books. Specifically, we need books that [...]

By: chastityhu

chastityhu — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:47:36 +0000

1998 space cycle ars likewise

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:43:44 +0000

@Rich: I would encourage you to read my follow-up post, Choosing Which Books to Publish, which addresses the very concern you raise. Thanks.