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  • Writing It Real: Crafting a Reference Book that Sells

    (By Melanie Faith)

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    Author Melanie Faith
    “Book Descriptions: 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!”

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