As a GenXer who started business a little late in life, I’ve had to figure a few things out the hard way. So when I find something that makes my life or business a little easier, I have to share it!

Here are a few of the books, tools and resources I’ve used and recommend. These items may inspire me, support me, or actually help me sit (or stand) at my desk every day to write persuasive and personality-packed copy for my clients or my own business.

Some of these may be affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a small commission if you choose to buy using my link, with no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting me and my content by checking out the resources and tools I love.

I’m always adding to the list, so check back often to find something that might make your life a little easier, too.

Books I love and recommend

Copywriting & Marketing Books

The Copywriter’s Handbook: a step-by-step guide to writing copy that sells by Robert Bly. https://amzn.to/467SsSi

Words that Sell: The Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services, and Ideas by Richard Bayan. https://amzn.to/3XEHVdi

Get Different: Marketing that Can’t Be Ignored! by Mike Michalowicz. https://amzn.to/3CPcGTf

The Ultimate Sales Letter: Attract New Customers. Boost Your Sales by Dan Kennedy. https://amzn.to/3CUkOSg

Finding the Right Message: How to Turn Voice of Customer Research into Irresistible Website Copy by Jennifer Havice. https://amzn.to/46rYtt6

The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for your Good Cause by Kivi Leroux Miller. https://amzn.to/44pb3rm

Building a Story Brand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller. https://amzn.to/43jwI2R

How to Write Copy That Sells: The Step-by-Step System for More Sales, to More Customers, More Often by Ray Edwards. https://amzn.to/3O0LA1J

Business Books

Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World by Denise Duffield-Thomas. https://amzn.to/44oPNBZ

$100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi. https://amzn.to/3O3gCGy

Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz. https://amzn.to/3NEkhcq

Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo. https://amzn.to/3rhn7MU

Mindset Books

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza. https://amzn.to/3JKHsAH

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks. https://amzn.to/3XHakPK

Fun & Inspiring Books

The Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz. https://amzn.to/3D0XVwJ

Bossy Pants by Tina Fey. https://amzn.to/3rl9DQ1

The Complete Novels by Jane Austen. https://amzn.to/46pdawU