Writing It Real: Crafting a Reference Book that Sells

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 101and much more!