How To Write Winning Non Fiction: The Complete Writing and Publishing Handbook for Non-Fiction Authors
A Non-Fiction Writing Coach in Your Pocket...Getting published is now easier than ever but the fundamental things that distinguish winning non-fiction from the pulp have never been more important. If you're serious about writing a high-quality non-fiction book, getting it published and making it commercially successful then this book treats you to a masterclass that covers all you need to know about creating, crafting, writing and pitching your next bestseller.
When you read this book you will learn...
- What every non-fiction book needs to be successful
- How to get a good idea and how to turn it into a winning idea
- Why so many books get started but not finished
- How to plan your book so writing it is fast, painless and easy
- Alternative publishing options and when you should pursue them
- How to pitch your book to mainstream publishers
- What happens from proposal to acceptance, to contract and beyond
- How to devise a winning title for your non-fiction book
- The mechanics for writing a book and meeting your obligations
- When to get in outside help and how to find it
Using real-life pitches, proposals, reviewer feedback, extensive links and even an entire sample contract, Suzan delivers in straight, honest terms what you need to do to succeed.
Publisher: Rethink Press
Published: UK, 19 February 2010
Format: Paperback / softback, 212 pages
Age Range: 15+
Other Information: 1, black & white illustrations
Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.3 x 20.3 centimeters (0.18 kg)
Writer: Suzan St.Maur, Joe Gregory