Writing It Real: Crafting a Reference Book that Sells (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781925965889)

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 101

and much more!