How To Write Non-Fiction

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 ...