How to write a non fiction book
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How to write a non-fiction book in 30 simple steps. Take a look at this simple list of 30ish steps to take to enable you to become a published author. Sign up to get your 30 steps checklist and non-fiction book, planner. https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/238932/ To discuss your book a call www.jacquimalpass.com
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How to write a non fiction book
- 1. HOWTOWRITE A NON-FICTION BOOK IN 30 SIMPLE STEPS Jacqui MalpassAKATheWord Alchemist
- 2. Jacqui Malpass ■ www.jacquimalpass.com ■ Twitter: @jacquimalpass ■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquimalpass/
- 3. HAVE A PLAN AND BREAK EVERYTHING DOWN INTO BITE SIZED CHUNKS
- 4. Get all of your writing tools together – being prepared is key ■ Stationery ■ Roll of brown paper (mind mapping) ■ Blue tack ■ Index cards (outlining) ■ A4 paper (keeping notes and Step it out exercise) ■ Post-it notes (brainstorming) ■ Coloured pens ■ Journal and pen (to keep by your bed) ■ Notebook ■ Folder ■ Poly-pockets ■ Dividers ■ A3 artists pad (storyboarding and mind mapping)
- 5. Software ■ Word processing (WORD or PAGES). Some people like Scrivener, I am not a huge fan, outside of the outlining and planning stage ■ Mind mapping (e.g. iMindmap, iThoughts) ■ Dragon Naturally Speaking (voice translation) ■ Evernote (filing system)
- 6. FINDTHE RIGHT SPACETOWRITE IN –THERE COULD BE SEVERAL
- 9. Your big idea – the heart spot ■ Intersection of – Vision – Strategy – Ideal reader – Content
- 10. UNDERSTAND HOW YOU LIKETO PLAN ■ How you do anything is how you do everything
- 11. WRITE UPYOUR PROCRASTINATION LIST■ What stands in your way? – Time – Money – Motivation – Inspiration – A mad monkey mind
- 12. Negotiate with your distractions ■ Your distractions could be your friends and family or your mindset.Whoever or whatever they are, have a chat and arrange some you time where you can get this book planned and written. ■ Ask what or who is standing in the way of you writing a book? ■ Put time in your diary
- 16. Understand what you want your reader to get as a result of reading your book ■ Every book takes the reader on a journey ■ What is the outcome of reading your book?
- 17. Know what the story or stories are that you want to share ■ “If a nation loses its storytellers, it loses its childhood.” Peter Handke ■ How do your readers connect to your stories?
- 18. STARTTHE MARKETING PLAN ■ Even before you start writing, drip feed your book ideas ■ Check out what is working for others
- 20. The outline is key to your book success ■ You will get clarity of process and purpose ■ It gives you flow ■ Everything is chunked down and is easier to write around
- 22. TESTWRITEAND FIND YOURVOICE ■ This gives you confidence ■ You can finalise your chapter framework ■ You will know how long it takes you to write
- 23. WRITE ANDWRITE SOME MORE TO GETTOYOUR FIRST DRAFT ANDTELLYOUR INNER CRITICTO TAKE A HIKE
- 24. REFLECTION ISVITALTO WRITING A NON- FICTION BOOK ■ You need to give your brain a rest ■ It is in the spaces that you will find more wisdom
- 25. HAVE AN EDITING PLAN AND ENJOYTHE EDITING PROCESS
- 26. WHENYOU ARE ATYOUR FINAL MANUSCRIPT, GIVE ITTOYOUR PROOFREADER
- 27. EMPLOY A BOOK COACH TO SUPPORT YOU THROUGH THIS PROCESS
- 28. CREATE ATIGHT COVER DESIGN SPEC ■ What do you like or dislike? ■ What is trending? ■ Image? ■ Typography? ■ Colours?
- 29. HAVE A BRILLIANT TITLE AND SUBTITLE
- 30. WRITE AN AWESOME BACK BLURB AND BOOK DESCRIPTIO N
- 32. Find beta readers and give them your beta reader specification ■ Choose wisely ■ Set a deadline ■ Celebrate and give rewards
- 34. PUBLISH
- 35. Chose your publishing route wisely ■ Self-published ■ Hybrid ■ Traditional
- 37. TURNYOUR BOOK INTO AN ONLINE COURSE
- 38. Get your 30 steps checklist and non-fiction book planner ■ Click the link to get your freebies
- 39. TAKETHE COURSE Plan and write your non-fiction book in a weekend Special offer $97 (normally $197)