The Self-Help Authors' Lab

Are you writing a self-help book or building your platform as a self-help author? This is your chance to ask questions, get feedback, and share motivation with fellow self-help authors.

Last month, we covered topics like building a following on Instagram, revising your book outline, finding your focus, and weaving your personal story into your book.

Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and questions about the writing and publishing process to this friendly and informative gathering.

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"I'm not a scientist—I can't include research in my book!"

Sound familiar?

Many self-help authors feel intimidated by the idea of incorporating research into their writing, thinking it's only for academics with PhDs. Nothing could be further from the truth.

In today's information-rich world, readers expect more than just personal opinions and anecdotes. They want evidence-backed advice they can trust. The good news? You don't need a PhD to find, understand, and ethically use scientific studies to strengthen your book.

This workshop will demystify the research process and give you the confidence you need to incorporate solid science into your self-help writing.

### What You'll Learn:

Research Goldmines: Discover the best databases and tools for finding credible studies (hint: Google Scholar is just the beginning)

The Credibility Check: Learn to quickly evaluate whether a study is worth citing—sample size, peer review, funding sources, and red flags to avoid

AI-Powered Research Shortcuts: Master tools like ExplainPaper and Claude AI to break down complex academic language into understandable insights

Research Ethics for Authors: Understand how to accurately represent findings without overstating claims or cherry-picking data

Keyword Strategies: Find research that supports your specific angle, even in crowded fields

### You'll Leave With:

• A toolkit of research platforms and databases you can use immediately
• A simple checklist to evaluate study quality and avoid embarrassing mistakes
• Templates for taking research notes and organizing citations
• Confidence to reach out to researchers for interviews or clarifications
• Knowledge of how much research is "enough" for your book

### Perfect For:

• Self-help authors who want to boost their credibility with solid science
• Coaches and therapists translating their expertise into books
• Writers who feel intimidated by academic research
• Authors wanting to differentiate their books with fresh insights
• Anyone who's ever thought "I'm not smart enough to understand studies"

Stop letting "research-phobia" hold your book back. In just one hour, you'll gain the tools and confidence to incorporate credible research that makes your book more trustworthy, more interesting, and more likely to truly help your readers.