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Books don't create movements, movements create books | Seth Adam Smith | TEDxSarasota

3,831 views · Published 7 November 2014 · 11:33 · Indexed 21 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Have you ever wanted to publish a successful book? If so, you might want to rethink your publishing strategy! Many aspiring authors have it backwards: they think that the speaking, touring, marketing, and movement happens after their book is published. In reality, an author should be creating a movement BEFORE their book is published. 

In 2013, author Seth Adam Smith's blog went viral after he posted an article titled "Marriage Isn't For You." The article received over 30 million views, was translated into over twenty languages, and landed him three book deals. But Seth's path to success began long before that. In this video, he shares insight on how to start a movement that creates a book.

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