Writing It Real

ebook Crafting a Reference Book that Sells · Writing It Real

By Melanie Faith

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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!

  • Writing It Real