These are the books I found most inspiring from a shifting mindset perspective. As writers, a negative attitude can derail any writing project, which is why having coping tools to keep your mindset positive is so important. Arguably, a positive mindset is equally important as having strong writing skills.

Have you heard the terms “alpha” and “beta” readers thrown around and wondered what they meant? Here’s a quick breakdown of both to help you decide which of the two you may be ready for with your own novel.