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Psykologi & pedagogik

How To Write Non-Fiction

Joanna Penn

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  • 360 sidor
  • 2018

Do you want to write a non-fiction book but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you worry that you're not an expert or have enough authority in your niche to write a book on it?

Are you ready to help other people and change your own life with your words?

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. The book includes:

Part 1. Before You Write: Mindset



  • Why write a non-fiction book?

  • Can I write a book if I'm not an expert?

  • Originality. Or, “there are so many other books on this topic”

  • Who are you? Personal stories and the writer's voice

  • The day a non-fiction book changed my life

  • Fear and self-doubt



Part 2. Before You Write: Business




  • Types of non-fiction books

  • Business models for non-fiction books

  • Who is your book for? Identify your target market

  • Decide on the topic for your book

  • Decide on your book title

  • Your author name and pseudonyms

  • How long does your book have to be?

  • How long will it take to write the book?

  • Your perspective on time

  • Writing a book proposal



Part 3. Writing and Editing




  • Gather and organize existing material

  • Research, interviews, surveys, and social listening

  • Structure and organize the book

  • How to write the first draft

  • How to dictate your book

  • Turn your blog/podcasts/videos/talks into a book

  • Speed, quality and perfectionism

  • Focus and shiny object syndrome

  • Writer's block

  • Co-writing a non-fiction book

  • How to turn a boring book into an engaging read

  • Elements of fiction in non-fiction

  • Does non-fiction have to be true?

  • Legal issues: Using real people, quotes, lyrics, images, and citing sources

  • Self-editing a book

  • How to find and work with professional editors



Part 4. Publishing and Product Creation




  • Your publishing options

  • Use different formats to create multiple streams of income

  • Non-fiction book covers

  • Book formatting for non-fiction

  • Pricing your book

  • Your book sales description

  • Categories and keywords

  • Turn your non-fiction book into a multimedia course

  • Updating your books over time



Part 5. Marketing Non-Fiction




  • Two models of marketing and the importance of mindset

  • Book-centered marketing

  • Paid advertising ...
  • Författare: Joanna Penn
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781912105786
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 360
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2018-05-31
  • Förlag: Curl Up Press