Scott Allan

Scott Allan is a bestselling personal development author with more than a dozen books on habit change, courage, rejection resilience, and the psychology of taking back your life. His titles — including Do the Hard Things First, Rejection Reset, Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and The Discipline of Masters — have sold widely and built a loyal readership of indie authors, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing a bigger life. Scott writes across discipline, self-mastery, and the mindset shifts that turn ambition into action. When he isn't writing, you'll find him practicing the hard-things-first routines he teaches and walking the coast near his home in Japan.

Scott Allan

Articles by Scott Allan

Publishing by the Numbers 2026
Publishing by the Numbers 2026
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How Many Words Are in a Novel? Word Counts by Genre & Age (2026 Guide)
How Many Words Are in a Novel? Word Counts by Genre & Age (2026 Guide)
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Parts of a Book: Front, Body & Back Matter Guide
Parts of a Book: Front, Body & Back Matter Guide
For any writer, especially those venturing into self-publis ...