HOW TO WRITE NON FICTION BOOKS: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Engaging and Successful Nonfiction Books (2023 Crash Course for Beginners)

By Ulric Hopkins

If you're an aspiring writer with a passion for sharing information, knowledge or experiences, writing a nonfiction book can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience.

However, it can be challenging to know where to start, how to structure your ideas, and how to present your informatio

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ulric Hopkins
• Release date: Apr 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9783988312518

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Introduction

For a first-time author, writing a book might be a daunting task. As a result, many people are unable to progress than their original concept, for fear of the process becoming too overwhelming.

Many of the resources available might leave you more puzzled than when you started. Despite their best intentions, aspiring authors may find themselves wondering, How do I get started? after a few months of research. How do I pick a topic? How can I create an outline? What should the length of my book be?

Should I self-publish or go the usual route?

But what if I could provide you a blueprint that you could use again and over to help you traverse this process faster and more efficiently? Would that help you go from talking about writing to actually writing?

There are several sorts of authors, and this book will benefit everyone of you. Perhaps you are a fiction writer with a novel concept, or a nonfiction writer who is an expert on a certain area and wants to take your business to the next level or extend your brand with a book. What you will read on the following pages will give you greater confidence to start writing.

This book is created as a straightforward and easy-to-follow template for the inexperienced writer who has no idea where to begin. This book is intended to address questions you’re too frightened to ask, as well as ones that may appear simple, yet are critical to starting your writing career.

Because writing and publishing are likely new experiences for you, I want to provide you with as much knowledge as possible without overwhelming you and sending you running for the hills. While this book will push you to complete your novel as soon as possible, it is not about speed. I’m not going to pitch you on writing your book in seven days because, let’s face it, you’re a beginner.

Chapter 1

Getting Started: Mindset

When I initially started writing, I had no idea how to properly organize my thoughts on my computer, how long it should take to produce a novel, how to get an agent, or even how to promote it. I could go on, but you get the idea. I had no idea about anything.

When I finally worked it out, I questioned why there weren’t more resources that made it easy.

So I’ll be the change I want to see in the world by sharing both my struggles and my successes in the hopes that you’ll use this plan to design, write, and publish your first book. You should be immensely proud of yourself for taking the first step toward becoming a published author by purchasing this book.

Reading this book will teach you how to:

Declare that you are a writer.

Select a genre

Determine the name under which you will write your book concept.

Overcome writer’s block

Set aside time to write.

Determine how lengthy your book should be before formatting it.

Pay attention to your intended audience.

Select between self-publishing or traditional publication.

Making the Choice to Write

One thing I notice among wannabe authors is a fear of proclaiming oneself as writers, or of taking the first step and truly committing to writing. I will advise you to let go of your fear.

Fear is paralyzing and will prevent you from moving forward. I’d be a billionaire if I had a dime for every person who told me they had a book idea but never started writing it!

What ifs stifle creativity and hinder you from ever becoming a published author. Declare that you are an author and that you will finish your book within six months, and then work tirelessly toward that objective.

There are several reasons why people refuse to take the label of the author.

Some people are aware that claiming the title requires them to actually write, which might be scary. Others may be put off by the stigma associated with writing. The media frequently portrays the geeky loner writer who makes very little money.

I frequently recount the tale of my first book festival. I was ecstatic about my new writing profession. I had nothing but high hopes for my maiden release as I sat at my table, books piled and ready for my first customer. As I sat there waiting, an established novelist approached my table. Is this your first novel? she inquired.

Certainly, yes it is, I said confidently.

I got a feeling she’d been writing for a while, so I inquired, How about you?

I’ve authored more than 20 books, she stated.

I pushed her with further questions, hoping for some advice and wisdom, but she flatly said, If you want to make money from writing books, you’ve picked the wrong job.

While her remark did not discourage me from continuing to write, her sincerity did.

Obviously, this did not dissuade me from pursuing a literary career; but, many prospective authors are told this and are discouraged. It discourages many people from attempting to write full-time, or even part-time.

If the author’s statement about financial recompense has prevented you from writing, there is some truth to it. However, as a published author and now a book coach, there are a few financial aspects of writing that I can share with you that may be useful. These are the things I wish this seasoned author had shared with me.

Writing is clearly a creative endeavor. It necessitates a time investment, just like any other professional option you’re considering.

You’ll need to go to writing school, just as you would for a trade (so to speak). Whether you choose to take writing and publishing classes, read books like this one, or utilize Google as your school of choice, there will be a learning curve that will demand your time. As a result, you’ll need to give your career some breathing room.

Be honest with yourself about what it takes to make writing a full-time job, and then give yourself enough time to make it happen. Being a successful published author is not a goal that can be accomplished immediately.

Prior to deciding to write professionally, I worked for some of the largest financial institutions in the United States.

Monday through Friday, I would sit at my desk and manage millions of dollars for my customers, and every two weeks, I would receive a cheque for my efforts. Although difficult at first, the task grew easier after a while. I could manage the money while sleeping.

Writing is a unique experience! Writing fiction or nonfiction demands you to be creative and present, and in most situations you write without knowing if you will be appropriately rewarded in the end.

That is why I advise authors to seriously consider whether writing is their true passion. Is this a job I would pursue whether or not I was compensated? If you answered yes to both of those questions, your passion will propel you forward during those days when you’re writing your first draft and not being compensated for your time.

After I began my writing career, a friend informed me that she was quitting her job and taking a sabbatical to write her first book. I had been away from my corporate job for about two years at this point, and I knew what that path entailed.

My first piece of advice to her was to make sure she had a sizable savings before making the decision to leave. You’d be surprised at how quickly a savings account depletes when you don’t have any income. The second thing I suggested was that she be frugal with her time. Working from home gives the impression that you’re lazing around watching reality programs and eating on bonbons.

Friends and family will start calling you all the time. Requests to do them a short favor will become a part of your daily routine, and you’ll soon discover that you’ve squandered your entire day and haven’t written anything.

While I’ll go into more detail in a later chapter, I wrote my first book while working a full-time job, blogging, freelancing, going to school, and being a mother. If it is at all feasible for you to keep your day work, I would strongly advise you to do so.

You won’t be under as much financial strain if you don’t resign.

With that stated,