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Nonfiction Book Writing: Planning
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may sound obvious, but you can't write a book without planning
it first. Yet, it's amazing how many would-be authors think
they can just sit down in front of a computer and let it
flow. The planning step involves writing a proposal, whether
you are sending it to a publisher or not. A proposal is your
thinking document. It always a work in progress.
A proposal should do the following:
• Clarify the purpose and subject matter of the book
• Organize the main points
• Demonstrate how the book differs from others on the market
• Explain why this is the right book at the right time
• Describe the book’s greatest benefit and how that
benefit is delivered
• Identify the target audience
• Summarize the author’s credentials
• Sell the sizzle
Planning is the most important part of writing a nonfiction
book. If you don't know where to begin, you need Bobbi Linkemer.
For help in accomplishing all of the above points, call 314-968-8661
or e-mail bobbi@writeanonfictionbook.com. |
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