How To Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words (Writing Craft Books)

By Joanna Penn

Format:Hardcover

The first non-fiction book I wrote changed my life. Sure, it helped other people, but mostly it altered the course of my life – so much so that 10 years later, I make a living with my writing. In this book, I'll share everything I've learned along the way and save you time, effort and frustration on your author journey. Why write a non-fiction book?Can I write a book if I'm not the expert?Originality. Or, there are so many other books on this topicWho are you? Personal stories and the writer's voiceThe day a non-fiction book changed my lifeFear and self-doubt Types of non-fiction booksBusiness models for non-fiction booksWho is your book for? Identify your target marketDecide on the topic for your bookDecide on your book titleYour author name and pseudonymsHow long does your book have to be?How long will it take to write the book?Your perspective on timeWriting a book proposal Gather and organize existing materialResearch, interviews, surveys, and social listeningStructure and organize the bookHow to write the first draft How to dictate your bookTurn your blog/podcasts/videos/talks into a bookSpeed and qualityFocus and shiny object syndromeWriter's blockCo-writing a non-fiction bookHow to turn a boring book into an engaging readElements of fiction in non-fictionTruth and perfectionismLegal Using real people, quotes, lyrics, images, and citing sourcesSelf-editing a bookHow to find and work with professional editors Your publishing optionsThe different formats for your bookNon-fiction book coversBook formatting for non-fictionPricing your bookYour book sales descriptionCategories and keywordsTurn your non-fiction book into a multimedia courseUpdating your books over time Two models of marketing and the importance of mindsetBook-centered marketingPaid advertising for non-fiction booksAuthor-centered marketing. The power of a personal brandBuild your author websiteBuild an email listIntegrate email marketing with your bookContent marketing for non-fiction booksMy non-fiction marketing journey Conclusion and your next steps. It's time to (finally) write your non-fiction book.

Business, Economics & Careers
318 pagesHardcover
First published 2021-11-05

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