How To Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words Second Edition (Writing Craft Books)

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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 discover:

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 Contents

Part 1: Before You Write

Why 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 Editing

Gather 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?Legalities: Copyright and licensing, quotes, lyrics, images, and moreSelf-editing your manuscriptEditing for audioHow to find and work with a professional editor or proofreaderHow many words does your book have to be?How much time will it take to write the book?When is the book finished?

Part 3: The Business of a Non-fiction Book

Business modelsMultiple streams of income from your bookBook marketing basics and your author platformBook-centred marketingAuthor-centred marketingUpdating your books over time
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DKV8FT2Z
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Curl Up Press
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 657 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1915425751
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Writing Craft Books
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