How To Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words (Books for Writers, Band 9)

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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. Marketing Non-Fiction

Two models of marketing and the importance of mindset



Book-centered marketing



Paid advertising for non-fiction books



Author-centered marketing. The power of a personal brand



Build your author website



Build an email list



Integrate email marketing with your book



Content marketing for non-fiction books



My non-fiction marketing journey











Conclusion and your next steps.



It's time to (finally) write your non-fiction book!