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The Art of Writing a Non-Fiction Book: An Easy Guide to Researching, Creating, Editing, and Self-Publishing Your First Book

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Would you like to write a non-fiction book that readers love?

There's an art and science to writing a non-fiction book that excites your readers and which earns you money.

In this detailed, yet practical writing book, I explain all you need to know about writing your non-fiction book, step-by-step.

In this book for non-fiction writers, you'll discover:

* Why successful non-fiction authors spend lots of time researching their book before writing it
* The secret behind outlining a non-fiction book that's worth publishing (and which is easy to write)
* How to take charge of the editing process, before it takes charge of you
* What you need to know about book covers, book titles and self-publishing
* What to do when you finish writing your book (it's not what you think)

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 3, 2017

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About the author

Bryan Collins

20 books40 followers
I am a fiction and non-fiction author from Ireland.

I am passionate about writing, creativity and productivity.

I also write an award-winning blog that helps people accomplish more with their writing projects on Become a Writer Today

In 2013, I was a Realex Fire Web Awards finalist. In 2015, I was an Irish blog awards winner.

My books include:

* The Power of Creativity - a three-part series for writers, artists, musicians and anyone who wants to find better ideas
* Poor Brother, Rich Brother - an contemporary Irish novella
* A Handbook for the Productive Writer: 33 Ways You Can Finish What You Started
* Dear Sarah - a short-story

You can find me @bryanjcollins.

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43 reviews3 followers
January 20, 2018
Useful and full of resources

This book is focused and focusing. I appreciate the tips and exercises and the list of resources. Very nice book.

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Author 11 books127 followers
March 23, 2018
I did not agree with various things the author said in this book and am glad I read it when I did: after developing some of my own opinions on basic writing preferences. I would recommend reading with discernment.

However, it was easy to read, humorous at times, and encouraging to new writers. The author brought up a lot of important topics and helped to simplify them. I also appreciated his focus on nonfiction.
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September 21, 2022
This is an excellent book on the subject. I have read it the whole way through, then read again several chapters of interest, and now I keep it at hand for future reference. It covers lots of main issues for the would be writer of none fiction, and would also benefit anyone who is already a writer and would like to refresh their approach to writing.
It is one of those books that is easy to follow and understand and easily dip in and out of as necessary.
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477 reviews8 followers
May 2, 2018
Useful, in between rambles

There is a lot of useful information on this book although the author loves talking about himself. I feel I practically know the guy and his life story after working my way through his book. Still I have highlighted and saved the bits that matter. Now to finish the first draft of the book!
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77 reviews3 followers
February 11, 2020
Lovely and inspirational book with a nice and easy writing style. Would recommend it to any non-fiction writer in the making, but not as the sole reference. While the author touches upon every step of the process, he remains superficial most of the way. Great starting point with actionable steps though :)
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21 reviews2 followers
October 17, 2019
Great read. Very inspiring.

I will use this book as a guide when working any book project. I highly recommend it. It will serve as a great reference and reminders especially when the going gets tough.
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December 27, 2021
this book was amazing

I really enjoyed this book. I read the whole thing in 2 days! I wasn’t inlove with the cover so I underestimated the content. It was so easy to read and I learned a lot about writing non- fictional books with it. Very easy read and helpful. Thanks
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5 reviews5 followers
December 29, 2017
Very Good

The best book I've read on writing nonfiction. It kept my interest throughout. I will refer to it in my future projects.
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20 reviews
February 4, 2018
This is one of my very favorite books on writing helps. There is so much information in it to get me started writing my own book.
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