Surveys show the overwhelming majority of professionals hope to write and publish a book “someday.” The benefits: Prestige. A career boost. Marketing and publicity for their products or services. Influence. Money. So why don’t more people actually do it? Here's the help you may be seeking.
To avoid these “time” and “know-how” problems, go about the whole process in the smartest way to get your book from idea to bookstore.Publishers will actually send you a check before you start writing! With business books and basically all nonfiction, the protocol involves preparing a book proposal first. Then you find a literary agent to represent you to the various publishing houses. The agent acts as your salesperson in much the same way as a Realtor® does in selling your home.
Connect and engage with influencers on social media. Answer questions in your area of expertise. Look for venues to speak on your topic.In discussions about shaping the content to a sharp, publishable angle, my book coaching clients frequently mention their goal to reach as wide an audience as possible. Big mistake. Editors will want you to narrow your audience to those readers ideally interested in your topic.
Many nonfiction publishing contracts today ask for much shorter books of only 30-35,000 words. That’s roughly five to six times the length of a typical white paper you and your team might write for your organization or association. Drafting the typical nonfiction book takes me 12-14 days. My longest book took me 28 days. My secrets to writing fast: Mindset to get it done. A functional workspace. A writing plan. Marathons. Solitude.
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