Lesson 1: Research your book idea
Define your knowledge and experience In this step, I want you to consider your knowledge and experience. You probably have a handful of ideas you could turn into books and I want you to think about which one will interest you most. During the research phase, if you...
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Free course for nonfiction authors
Looking for the easy way to plan, write and publish your first book? Read on! You’re in luck because this straightforward, step-by-step guide shows you that writing and publishing a book is a lot easier than you perhaps thought! It will: teach you how to plan and...
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Should you collaborate with another author: part 2
Who will do things on the author “to do list” Whilst you might both be closely involved in the writing, who is going to be responsible for the admin tasks only one person can do efficiently, like ordering and waiting in for delivery of your first run of printed books...
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How to collaborate on a book: part 1
Should you collaborate with other authors... and if so, how If you are anxious about the amount of effort you think it is to write a book, you might be tempted to pool your skills with other authors to get the job done more quickly. Picture this: someone you know has...
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Should you collaborate with another author: part 1
Is a problem shared really a problem halved? If you are anxious about the amount of effort you think it is to write a book, you might be tempted to pool your skills with other authors to get the job done more quickly. Picture this: someone you know has excellent...
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How to work out what matters to your readers
One critical factor to author success is writing a book that will appeal to readers. Here are a range of methods you can use to deepen your understanding of your target market, what matters to them and why. How to discover what readers need from your book Observing...
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How to define your target audience for your book
Do you know who is going to read your book, why, and when? Clearly defining your target audience is saves you money and time – both of which are crucial as you launch and promote your book. Neither of those resources is limitless. Use them wisely. Remember, you simply...
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4 reasons why people write dreadful books
Have you ever bought a self-published book that was a real stinker? There’s an old saying “don’t do something just because you can”. Misguided self-importance People who write books based on their expertise are often convinced they don’t need someone else meddling...
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16 ways to find your unique angle for your book
When it comes to your book, it pays to be you Your book must have an implicit benefit to the reader - a reason for that reader to select your book instead of the two or five or ten or fifty other books on the same subject. A well-thought-out, unique angle for your...
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4 ways to make your nonfiction book more profitable
I mentioned in an earlier blog post that your page count affects your book profitability more than the book size. There are 4 options for subtly adjusting your page count by altering the number of characters and / or lines of text that can be displayed. choose a...
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