Writing it Real: Crafting a Reference Book that Sells by Melanie Faith

“Everything you need to write a nonfiction book.” Antonia Albany, author of In This Moment

Ever wanted to write a nonfiction reference book? Curious about how to organize and develop your topic into an inviting, easy-to-use manuscript? Look no further!

Packed with tips, this book will walk you through insights into planning, writing, editing, pre-publication, and marketing your reference book, from pre-writing to post-publication.

Topics covered include

• You, the Expert: Adventures in Choosing your Topic

• Writing a Book: All the Feels, Some of the Reasons

• Talking ‘bout Timelines: Gauging How Long it Takes and How Many Drafts You Need

• Decide and Divide: Organizing Sections or Chapters with Pizzazz and Ease for your Readers

• On Exciting Options: Possibilities for Page-Layout and Presenting Text with Panache

• Me-ouch! The Not-So-Small Matter of Tone

• A Small Step Sideways: Sustaining Your Project through the Unexpected

• Choosing the Best Publication Fit for Your Book

• Grow Your Own Success: Adventures in Self-Publishing

• Not Going it Alone: on Writing-Swap Partners and Beta Readers, Advice for Hiring an Editor, Marketing 101

and much more!

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Published: 05-Apr-22

ISBN: 978-1-925965-88-9

Pages: 222