Writing Non-Fiction Books: The Essential Guide
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Editing & Proofreading, Authorship, Reference
| Author: | Gordon Wells | ISBN: | 1230000113986 |
| Publisher: | Need2Know Books | Publication: | December 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gordon Wells |
| ISBN: | 1230000113986 |
| Publisher: | Need2Know Books |
| Publication: | December 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Many dreams of writing a novel, but the competition is fierce. The proportion of non-fiction to fiction books is at least five or six to one. So, which one would you choose to write?
This no-nonsense guide will show you how to convert your knowledge into a non-fiction book proposal – from working up the basic idea to finding an interested publisher and presenting it well, all the way to agreeing royalty rates and signing contracts.
Separate chapters cover key topics like how to write your book for your target readership, how to present your typescript to the publisher and how to cope with editorial changes. You’ll also find information on structure, illustrations, delivery, proofs, copyeight – and more.
Whether you’re a beginner or an established writer, this step-by-step guide will lead you along the path to success and publication. Seeing your name in print is a dream that can be achieved!
Many dreams of writing a novel, but the competition is fierce. The proportion of non-fiction to fiction books is at least five or six to one. So, which one would you choose to write?
This no-nonsense guide will show you how to convert your knowledge into a non-fiction book proposal – from working up the basic idea to finding an interested publisher and presenting it well, all the way to agreeing royalty rates and signing contracts.
Separate chapters cover key topics like how to write your book for your target readership, how to present your typescript to the publisher and how to cope with editorial changes. You’ll also find information on structure, illustrations, delivery, proofs, copyeight – and more.
Whether you’re a beginner or an established writer, this step-by-step guide will lead you along the path to success and publication. Seeing your name in print is a dream that can be achieved!
