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Writing It Real

Crafting a Reference Book that Sells

Melanie FaithSeries: Writing It Real
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Pages
222
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Vine Leaves Press

About

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!

Related Subjects

  • Style Manuals
  • Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Adult Nonfiction
  • General
  • Nonfiction (incl. Memoirs)
  • Writing

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