
How to Write Non-Fiction Second Edition
Joanna Penn
Are you ready to share your expertise, tell your story, or build a thriving author career?
Do you want to write a non-fiction book but don’t know where to start?
Writing a book can change your life. It can help you share your unique knowledge and experience with the world, build authority in your field, and even generate multiple streams of income.
But writing a book can also be hard.
You might get paralyzed by writer’s block or self-doubt. You could get stuck because you don’t know the next step to take. You may be bewildered by everything there is to learn about getting to a finished manuscript.
In this book, award-winning author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn takes you step-by-step through the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a successful non-fiction book. You’ll get the guidance you need to turn your knowledge into a valuable resource.
Inside this updated and expanded second edition, you’ll discover:
This comprehensive guide combines practical advice with mindset support to help you navigate every stage of the writing journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your author career, How to Write Non-Fiction gives you the tools and confidence to write the book you’re meant to write.
Duration - 6h 41m.
Author - Joanna Penn.
Narrator - Joanna Penn.
Published Date - Tuesday, 23 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Joanna Penn ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Are you ready to share your expertise, tell your story, or build a thriving author career? Do you want to write a non-fiction book but don’t know where to start? Writing a book can change your life. It can help you share your unique knowledge and experience with the world, build authority in your field, and even generate multiple streams of income. But writing a book can also be hard. You might get paralyzed by writer’s block or self-doubt. You could get stuck because you don’t know the next step to take. You may be bewildered by everything there is to learn about getting to a finished manuscript. In this book, award-winning author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn takes you step-by-step through the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a successful non-fiction book. You’ll get the guidance you need to turn your knowledge into a valuable resource. Inside this updated and expanded second edition, you’ll discover: This comprehensive guide combines practical advice with mindset support to help you navigate every stage of the writing journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your author career, How to Write Non-Fiction gives you the tools and confidence to write the book you’re meant to write. Duration - 6h 41m. Author - Joanna Penn. Narrator - Joanna Penn. Published Date - Tuesday, 23 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Joanna Penn ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:17
Introduction
Duración:00:06:21
Part 1 Before You Write 1.1 Why write a non-fiction book?
Duración:00:08:05
1.2 Types of non-fiction books
Duración:00:08:00
1.3 What if you don’t know what kind of book you want to write?
Duración:00:07:07
1.4 Can I write a book if I’m not an expert?
Duración:00:09:59
1.5 Who are you? Personal stories, originality, and the importance of voice
Duración:00:08:56
1.6 Who is your reader? Identify your target market
Duración:00:16:21
1.7 Decide on your book title and subtitle
Duración:00:13:19
1.8 Your author name
Duración:00:05:33
1.9 Your publishing options
Duración:00:18:23
1.10 Writing a book proposal
Duración:00:11:01
1.11 Fear and self-doubt
Duración:00:07:38
1.12 The day a non-fiction book changed my life
Duración:00:05:45
Part 2 Writing and Editing 2.1 Gather existing material
Duración:00:11:03
2.2 Research, interviews, surveys, and social listening
Duración:00:10:10
2.3 Structure and organise your book
Duración:00:09:54
2.4 The particular challenge of writing memoir
Duración:00:12:58
2.5 How to write the first draft
Duración:00:16:12
2.6 Writer’s block
Duración:00:09:46
2.7 How to dictate your book
Duración:00:07:43
2.8 Turn your online content into a book
Duración:00:05:44
2.9 Co-writing a non-fiction book
Duración:00:12:30
2.10 How to turn a boring book into an engaging read
Duración:00:06:02
2.11 Elements of fiction in non-fiction
Duración:00:06:21
2.12 Does non-fiction or memoir have to be true?
Duración:00:07:37
2.13 Legalities: Copyright and licensing, quotes, lyrics, images, and more
Duración:00:22:49
2.14 Self-editing your manuscript
Duración:00:17:53
2.15 Editing for audio
Duración:00:05:19
2.16 How to find and work with a professional editor or proofreader
Duración:00:17:44
2.17 How many words does your book have to be?
Duración:00:02:45
2.18 How much time will it take to write the book?
Duración:00:08:31
2.19 When is the book finished?
Duración:00:03:40
Part 3 The Business of a Non-fiction Book 3.1 Business models
Duración:00:12:10
3.2 Multiple streams of income from your book
Duración:00:19:33
3.3 Book marketing basics and your author platform
Duración:00:15:09
3.4 Book-centred marketing
Duración:00:11:16
3.5 Author-centred marketing
Duración:00:12:57
3.6 Updating your books over time
Duración:00:06:33
Conclusion
Duración:00:01:57
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:43