Having an outline is essential for every nonfiction book writer. Follow these 5 easy steps (and download my free guide!) that clarify how you can easily create the outline, and you will find the actual writing of your book clearer, faster, and much more enjoyable!
Some people know when they’re ready to write a book, while for others, it’s a little less clear. Check our list of 10 ways to know if you’re ready to write a book and follow the tips for getting started!
Sharing times of trauma in a memoir meaningfully allows a writer to make sense of their experiences while also giving readers connection, and a chance to find clarity in their own lives.
These two reasons were why Amber Hayes wrote a memoir about her journey from trauma to healing. It was a difficult road, but she persevered. Her resilience and determination, coupled with collaborating with people who helped her authentically share her story, enabled her to become not only a published author but, more importantly, a stronger person.
You’ve worked very hard on your nonfiction book manuscript and put in everything you felt would be valuable. Now it’s too long, so the next step is learning how to part ways with your material and edit your nonfiction book down to size so you end up with a clean lean nonfiction book your readers will appreciate.
Author Ardelle Harrison shares the insights she gained from writing a nonfiction book she wishes she’d known before writing and publishing her own.
When you’re writing a nonfiction book (or any book, article, essay, or blog), you need to bridge the first messy draft to the publishable draft with revisions: the middle drafts of your book that you “re-see” in order to tighten, refine, and heighten the structure, form, and function of the work. These 2 revision techniques are incredible for getting the job done (nearly) painlessly.
You can write all you like, but until you nail these 3 elements, your book may flounder or not hit all its essential markers. Read on to see what you need to do to ensure you’re writing a business book that will be highly relevant to your readers.
Download our FREE Nonfiction Book Editing Checklist to make the revising of your business or nonfiction book clear and simple!
Do you want to outline your nonfiction book before you start– or after you’ve gotten some of the book under your belt? Next in our blog series, How to Write a Business Book, see when to write your nonfiction book outline is best for you.
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