How To Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words Second Edition
About this book
Are you ready to share your expertise, tell your story, or build a thriving author career?Do you want to write a non-fiction book but don’t know where to start? Writing a book can change your life. It can help you share your unique knowledge and experience with the world, build authority in your field, and even generate multiple streams of income.But writing a book can also be hard.You might get paralyzed by writer’s block or self-doubt. You could get stuck because you don’t know the next step to take. You may be bewildered by everything there is to learn about getting to a finished manuscript.In this book, award-winning author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn takes you step-by-step through the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a successful non-fiction book. You’ll get the guidance you need to turn your knowledge into a valuable resource.Inside this updated and expanded second edition, you’ll The mindset shift you need to start and finish your book—even if self-doubt is holding you back.How to structure and organise your ideas into a compelling manuscript that delivers value to readers.Proven techniques for writing, editing and refining your book, whether you’re writing general non-fiction, memoir, or a combination of both Marketing strategies tailored to non-fiction, so your book reaches the right audience and drives sales.How to monetise your book, from licensing and bulk sales to speaking opportunities, and more.This comprehensive guide combines practical advice with mindset support to help you navigate every stage of the writing journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your author career, How to Write Non-Fiction gives you the tools and confidence to write the book you’re meant to write.Don’t let fear and uncertainty hold you back. Start your non-fiction author journey today.Click to download a sample or buy your copy of How to Write Non-Fiction and start creating the book only you can write!Table of ContentsPart 1: Before You WriteWhy write a non-fiction book?Types of non-fiction booksWhat if you don’t know what kind of book you want to write?Can I write a book if I’m not an expert?Who are you? Personal stories, originality, and the importance of voice Who is your reader? Identify your target marketDecide on your book title and subtitleYour author nameYour publishing optionsWriting a book proposalFear and self-doubtThe day a non-fiction book changed my life Part 2: Writing and EditingGather existing materialResearch, interviews, surveys, and social listeningStructure and organise your bookThe particular challenge of writing memoirHow to write the first draftWriter’s blockHow to dictate your bookTurn your online content into a bookCo-writing a non-fiction bookHow to turn a boring book into an engaging readElements of fiction in non-fictionDoes non-fiction or memoir have to be true? Cop