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
Duration:00:00:17
Introduction
Duration:00:06:21
Part 1 Before You Write 1.1 Why write a non-fiction book?
Duration:00:08:05
1.2 Types of non-fiction books
Duration:00:08:00
1.3 What if you don’t know what kind of book you want to write?
Duration:00:07:07
1.4 Can I write a book if I’m not an expert?
Duration:00:09:59
1.5 Who are you? Personal stories, originality, and the importance of voice
Duration:00:08:56
1.6 Who is your reader? Identify your target market
Duration:00:16:21
1.7 Decide on your book title and subtitle
Duration:00:13:19
1.8 Your author name
Duration:00:05:33
1.9 Your publishing options
Duration:00:18:23
1.10 Writing a book proposal
Duration:00:11:01
1.11 Fear and self-doubt
Duration:00:07:38
1.12 The day a non-fiction book changed my life
Duration:00:05:45
Part 2 Writing and Editing 2.1 Gather existing material
Duration:00:11:03
2.2 Research, interviews, surveys, and social listening
Duration:00:10:10
2.3 Structure and organise your book
Duration:00:09:54
2.4 The particular challenge of writing memoir
Duration:00:12:58
2.5 How to write the first draft
Duration:00:16:12
2.6 Writer’s block
Duration:00:09:46
2.7 How to dictate your book
Duration:00:07:43
2.8 Turn your online content into a book
Duration:00:05:44
2.9 Co-writing a non-fiction book
Duration:00:12:30
2.10 How to turn a boring book into an engaging read
Duration:00:06:02
2.11 Elements of fiction in non-fiction
Duration:00:06:21
2.12 Does non-fiction or memoir have to be true?
Duration:00:07:37
2.13 Legalities: Copyright and licensing, quotes, lyrics, images, and more
Duration:00:22:49
2.14 Self-editing your manuscript
Duration:00:17:53
2.15 Editing for audio
Duration:00:05:19
2.16 How to find and work with a professional editor or proofreader
Duration:00:17:44
2.17 How many words does your book have to be?
Duration:00:02:45
2.18 How much time will it take to write the book?
Duration:00:08:31
2.19 When is the book finished?
Duration:00:03:40
Part 3 The Business of a Non-fiction Book 3.1 Business models
Duration:00:12:10
3.2 Multiple streams of income from your book
Duration:00:19:33
3.3 Book marketing basics and your author platform
Duration:00:15:09
3.4 Book-centred marketing
Duration:00:11:16
3.5 Author-centred marketing
Duration:00:12:57
3.6 Updating your books over time
Duration:00:06:33
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:57
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:43