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Self-Publishing Your Book Made Easy

September 20, 2018 by Barbara McNichol Leave a Comment

by Barbara McNichol

For many authors, fiction and nonfiction, the hardest part about writing and self-publishing a book is knowing how to do it correctly.

My colleague, author, and excellent writer’s coach Teresa Funke has launched a tool that all self-published authors will find essential.

The Self-Publishing Blueprint was created by Teresa and her partners at Writing Blueprints. This all-in-one resource helps you cut through the confusion of self-publishing and will save you from making costly mistakes.

What can you expect from this highly recommended self-publishing tool?

Its 9-unit format walks you through every aspect of producing, publishing, and promoting your book. It features detailed videos, checklists, and worksheets to help you choose the self-publishing path that’s perfect for your project.

Put a Self-publishing Expert at Your Fingertips

Here’s the best part: Once you buy this online tool, you own it, and can use it again and again as you produce new books. It’s like having your personal expert at your fingertips.

Please go here for an explanatory video and full details.

Filed Under: Editors and Authors Tagged With: book authors, book coach, book publishing, book self-publishing, expert editing, nonfiction book editor, nonfiction book writing, online authors tool, publish your book, self publish your book, Self-publish, self-publish expert, Self-Publishing Blueprint, Teresa Funke, Writing Blueprints

Write a Book That Transforms Lives

January 11, 2017 by Barbara McNichol Leave a Comment

Have a notebook full of ideas for a nonfiction book? Ready to write a book that transforms people’s lives? Books have that power!

My colleague Book Writing Coach Lisa Tener has helped hundreds of authors take their messages out into the world. Through her coaching, she takes them from good to great to transformative–and best-sellers, too.

I invite you to read these two articles Lisa has crafted to help you do exactly that.

35 Superb Reasons to Write a Book Now

5 Miracles You’ll Experience When you Write a Book

How to write a book

 

Want more? Lisa’s free teleclass with Sam Bennett will get you writing. Grab some magic on this free call Wednesday, January 25 at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT.

Please share the ideas from these articles that most resonated with you in the comment section.

Filed Under: Book Writing Tagged With: book transforms lives, business book writing, Lisa Tener, nonfiction book editing, nonfiction book writing, professional business book editing, Sam Bennett, transform lives

The Six Parts of a Nonfiction Book

May 7, 2013 by Barbara McNichol Leave a Comment

By Bobbi Linkemer, from her book  How to Write a Nonfiction Book: From planning to promotion in 6 simple steps (used by permission)

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Bobbi’s book

There are six parts of a nonfiction book. What follows is a list of those parts in order of their appearance and what each one contains if you choose to include it.1. Front cover: title, author’s name, illustration or type, and perhaps an endorsement or line from a favorable review

2. Spine: title, author’s name, publisher

3. Front matter:

  • Copyright page: (required) provided by the publisher; title, author’s name, copyright date, copyright rules, country of publication, ISBN, Library of Congress number, publisher and location, and contact information.
  • Foreword: written by an expert in the field; may be mentioned on the cover
  • Preface: explains why and how you wrote the book; can tell your story in a personal way
  • Introduction: practical guide  to using the book; explains what the book is about, why it was written, and how it should be read
  • Acknowledgments: recognizes people who provided assistance in some aspect of the book

4. Chapters: (required) content—research, narrative, quotes from interviewees, resource materials, graphics—separated into sections and labeled with main headings and subheads; bulk of the writing

5. Back matter:

  • Bibliography: acknowledges sources; provides list of references to dig more deeply into the subject
  • Appendices: background information or detail; scientific data, charts, reports, and detailed explanations without ruining the flow of main text
  • Glossary: optional,  alphabetically arranged dictionary of terms peculiar to the subject of the  book
  • Epilogue: one last thought
  • Index: two types—subject-matter and analytical; should be written by professional indexer

5. Back cover: description of main features, category, brief bio and photo of author, publisher, ISBN, bar code, and price

What you need; what you don’t
This list encompasses every section you could write if you wish to; but other than the copyright page, the chapters, and (according to many experts) an index, they are all optional. This is particularly true of the back matter. A bibliography is only necessary if you consult resources. If you are able to include all relevant material in your chapters, you won’t need one or more appendices. If you don’t feel it necessary to define terms or did so in the copy, there is no need for a glossary. Chances are slim you will need an epilogue for the “one last thought” you did not fit in your last chapter.

In the front matter, you write the preface in first person (I, my, mine) and the introduction in third person (he, she, his, hers). A foreword lends credibility, and acknowledgments show good manners.

Bobbi Linkemer is a ghostwriter, editor, and the author of 17 books under her own name. She has been a professional writer for 45 years, a magazine editor and journalist, and a book-writing teacher. http://www.WriteANonfictionBook.com

Filed Under: Book Writing Tagged With: Bobbi Linkemer, Bobbi Linkmeyer, nonfiction book editing, nonfiction book writing, parts of a book, Words to Live By

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