Want to write your book in 30 days or less? That's how I create my own non-fiction books.
Now, you can discover the 10 steps I use to write books quickly, easily, even painlessly.
If you can't seem to find the time or don't like to write, this book can help make you a book author, too.
Use these 10 steps to develop a non-fiction book to promote your business or professional practice, to advance your academic or business career, to make more money.
Now, let's get started! Put it all down in writing, as you complete the next steps.
Seeing your plan in front of you will remind and nudge you--will bring you closer to becoming a book author.
1.
Begin with the basic considerations.
Think about what your goals are for writing a book, who's your audience, what niche you're focusing on.
Use your answers to guide you as you plan your book.
2.
Choose a topic your target audience wants and needs to know about, a topic that also matches your goals.
Make sure it's not too broad, is doable in 30 days or less, and you already have the knowledge and expertise to undertake writing a book on this topic.
3.
Identify the main idea or theme of your book, the slant you'll use to differentiate it from the competition.
Write down the takeaway idea for your readers, the key point you want them to remember after reading your book.
Doing this now will keep you focused as you write your book.
4.
Craft a catchy title that will attract the attention of the correct audience, will draw them in, offer a benefit to win them over.
Stuck for ideas for your title? Find a book title or magazine article headline that gets your attention.
Adapt it for your own book title.
Or, use a formula title such as The Best 10 Ways to...
5.
Develop an outline for your book.
Find books similar to the one you want to write.
Then, use these books as models for yours.
Don't omit this step if you truly want to write your book in 30 days.
6.
Collect your content.
Notice, I didn't say WRITE your book.
If you're serious about becoming a book author now, don't do all the writing, don't start from scratch for your book.
Let others help you.
For example, put together a compilation of quotations or tips on a particular business-related topic--a fairly easy and potentially quick way of getting content if you have others contribute to your efforts.
Enlist a staff member to compile quotations online.
Or, get colleagues to give you their favorite tips to use in your book, with the promise that you'll "reward" them with an autographed copy of the print version of your book, a note in your book about their contributions, etc.
7.
Arrange your content in order to match your outline.
Look for any missing information that's in your outline but not in the content you've gathered.
Fill in the gaps--or, discard that part of your outline if the information isn't relevant or important.
Keep reminding yourself--30 days or less! 8.
Add the extra components that will provide impact and value, such as a professional-looking cover, some photos, a few tables or charts, bulleted lists, benefits-laden headings, and so on.
Don't go overboard, or you won't meet the deadline for writing your book.
Don't forget the extra legal components that could add impact, too--if you OMIT them (e.
g.
, copyright notice, disclaimers).
9.
Revise and edit your book.
Don't let typos, spelling errors, punctuation mistakes ruin your credibility.
Contact peer reviewers for their suggestions about your book.
Ask them specific questions to elicit the information you need to improve your book.
Don't overlook the opportunity to ask them for testimonials to put in your book, too.
Again, don't go overboard.
Good enough is good enough.
Avoid perfectionism.
Don't let it hold you back from becoming a book author in 30 days or less.
10.
Distribute your book to your target audience, waiting with bated breath to read your well-crafted book.
Leverage your book to get the most benefits from being an author.
If it's in digital format, liberally give out your e-book for free.
Post it on your website.
Offer it as an opt-in.
Use it to say thanks to others.
Hand out a coupon at an event with the URL to download your book online.
If you have your book printed, you obviously spend money to get it produced.
Don't worry.
You can freely distribute excerpts from your book as a digital version.
Create an e-book to use for more publicity, without the costs of printing additional copies of your book.
11.
Here's the critical bonus step.
Check your book to make sure you've provided tons of benefits for your readers--you've given them practical, immediately useful information to help them solve the problems keeping them awake at night, so they get the results they're seeking by reading your book.
People are reading your book for what it offers them--not for what it offers you.
Make it worthwhile for them, and it will become worthwhile for you.
Ready to write a book that can boost your business and make more money for you? You'll find a virtually unlimited array of possibilities for growing your business once you become a book author.
Now, you can discover the 10 steps I use to write books quickly, easily, even painlessly.
If you can't seem to find the time or don't like to write, this book can help make you a book author, too.
Use these 10 steps to develop a non-fiction book to promote your business or professional practice, to advance your academic or business career, to make more money.
Now, let's get started! Put it all down in writing, as you complete the next steps.
Seeing your plan in front of you will remind and nudge you--will bring you closer to becoming a book author.
1.
Begin with the basic considerations.
Think about what your goals are for writing a book, who's your audience, what niche you're focusing on.
Use your answers to guide you as you plan your book.
2.
Choose a topic your target audience wants and needs to know about, a topic that also matches your goals.
Make sure it's not too broad, is doable in 30 days or less, and you already have the knowledge and expertise to undertake writing a book on this topic.
3.
Identify the main idea or theme of your book, the slant you'll use to differentiate it from the competition.
Write down the takeaway idea for your readers, the key point you want them to remember after reading your book.
Doing this now will keep you focused as you write your book.
4.
Craft a catchy title that will attract the attention of the correct audience, will draw them in, offer a benefit to win them over.
Stuck for ideas for your title? Find a book title or magazine article headline that gets your attention.
Adapt it for your own book title.
Or, use a formula title such as The Best 10 Ways to...
5.
Develop an outline for your book.
Find books similar to the one you want to write.
Then, use these books as models for yours.
Don't omit this step if you truly want to write your book in 30 days.
6.
Collect your content.
Notice, I didn't say WRITE your book.
If you're serious about becoming a book author now, don't do all the writing, don't start from scratch for your book.
Let others help you.
For example, put together a compilation of quotations or tips on a particular business-related topic--a fairly easy and potentially quick way of getting content if you have others contribute to your efforts.
Enlist a staff member to compile quotations online.
Or, get colleagues to give you their favorite tips to use in your book, with the promise that you'll "reward" them with an autographed copy of the print version of your book, a note in your book about their contributions, etc.
7.
Arrange your content in order to match your outline.
Look for any missing information that's in your outline but not in the content you've gathered.
Fill in the gaps--or, discard that part of your outline if the information isn't relevant or important.
Keep reminding yourself--30 days or less! 8.
Add the extra components that will provide impact and value, such as a professional-looking cover, some photos, a few tables or charts, bulleted lists, benefits-laden headings, and so on.
Don't go overboard, or you won't meet the deadline for writing your book.
Don't forget the extra legal components that could add impact, too--if you OMIT them (e.
g.
, copyright notice, disclaimers).
9.
Revise and edit your book.
Don't let typos, spelling errors, punctuation mistakes ruin your credibility.
Contact peer reviewers for their suggestions about your book.
Ask them specific questions to elicit the information you need to improve your book.
Don't overlook the opportunity to ask them for testimonials to put in your book, too.
Again, don't go overboard.
Good enough is good enough.
Avoid perfectionism.
Don't let it hold you back from becoming a book author in 30 days or less.
10.
Distribute your book to your target audience, waiting with bated breath to read your well-crafted book.
Leverage your book to get the most benefits from being an author.
If it's in digital format, liberally give out your e-book for free.
Post it on your website.
Offer it as an opt-in.
Use it to say thanks to others.
Hand out a coupon at an event with the URL to download your book online.
If you have your book printed, you obviously spend money to get it produced.
Don't worry.
You can freely distribute excerpts from your book as a digital version.
Create an e-book to use for more publicity, without the costs of printing additional copies of your book.
11.
Here's the critical bonus step.
Check your book to make sure you've provided tons of benefits for your readers--you've given them practical, immediately useful information to help them solve the problems keeping them awake at night, so they get the results they're seeking by reading your book.
People are reading your book for what it offers them--not for what it offers you.
Make it worthwhile for them, and it will become worthwhile for you.
Ready to write a book that can boost your business and make more money for you? You'll find a virtually unlimited array of possibilities for growing your business once you become a book author.