How to write a non-fiction book

My journey from beginner to best-selling author

Are you interested in publishing your own book but unsure where to begin? This guide will walk you through the entire process from initial draft to final publication. Acclaimed author Scott Rauvers draws on his experience writing in various genres for over a decade to offer a proven framework and coaching techniques. With over 73 published paperback books to his name, Scott understands the challenges and rewards of writing. In this guide, he shares the strategies that have led to his success. You will learn how to develop your idea, structure the narrative, and refine the manuscript. Guidance is also provided on working with editors, formatting for publication, and marketing your finished work.
Total Number of pages: 250

Read the first few chapters of this book for free at www.scott-rauvers.com/writer.html

Partial Listing of Chapters

Introduction
Your Writing Journey begins now
Writing a Non-Fiction Book for Teaching

Chapter 1
What Motivates you to write?
What makes an Expert?
Overcoming your Fear of Writing
Common Concerns for Beginning Authors
Fear of Succeeding
Working With The Subconscious

Chapter 2
What Makes A Best Selling Author?

Does The Amount Of Time It Takes To Write A Book Affect Its Quality?
Crafting a Writing Schedule

Chapter 3
Establishing your Authentic Writing Voice
Fostering a Meaningful Connection with your Readers
Sentencing Structure And Emotion
Setting and Shifting your Audience’s Mood
Balancing Substance and Style

Chapter 4
Overcoming Writer's Block: Strategies For Productive Writing
Potential Causes and Solutions for a Mid-Book Writing Writer’s Block

Chapter 5
Secrets of Successful Writing
Attending To Detail
Avoiding Wasteful Sentences
Recognizing Word Clutter
Paragraph Length
The Power of Humor
Avoiding Clichés
Mastering your Writer’s Voice
The Secret to Crafting Great Sentences
Achieving A Natural Writing Style
Allowing Your Style to Evolve Over Time
Using A Style Guide
Rhythm And Alliteration
Fundamentals of Rewriting
Structuring A Table Of Contents
Choosing Book Format and Length
Is Over Perfectionism something to avoid?
The 3 main Types of Editors
How to Choose a Catchy Book Title
Writing Under a Pen Name

Chapter 14
Industry Techniques for Effectively Marketing Your Book
Secret Techniques for Effectively Marketing Your Book
Categorizing And Keywording For Discoverability
Keyword Selection and Research
Diversifying Content
How to Design an Eye Catching Book Cover
Working With Book Cover Designers
Writing Your Book Description
Book Description Basics
Competitive Pricing Secrets
Your Author Royalty Structure
Global Pricing Recommendations

Chapter 15
Creating an Author Website
Branding yourself as an Author
Establishing Authenticity and Consistency in Your Brand
Online 3D Book Cover Makers

Chapter 16
Options for Publishing Your Book
The Traditional Mainstream Publishing Route
Potential Risk to Traditional Publishing
The Timeline of Traditional Publishing
Writing Book Proposals
Drafting an Effective Book Proposal
Comparative Title Analysis
Demonstrating Your Market Reach
Long-Term Marketing Strategies
Author Advancements
Publisher Submission Checklist
Changing a Book’s Title After Publication
Mainstream Royalty Rates

Chapter 20
Creating Multiple Streams Of Revenue:
From Blog to Book
How to Successfully Publish your E-Book

Chapter 24
Image size and Resolution
Watching out for Gender Bias
How to Write Articles
Travel Writing
Sports Writing
Effective Business Communication

Index