{"id":14473,"date":"2015-03-12T17:26:11","date_gmt":"2015-03-12T11:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/?p=14473"},"modified":"2015-03-12T19:07:07","modified_gmt":"2015-03-12T13:37:07","slug":"the-definitive-guide-to-writing-and-publishing-your-non-fiction-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/the-definitive-guide-to-writing-and-publishing-your-non-fiction-book\/","title":{"rendered":"The Definitive Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"border: 1px grey; width: 90%; padding: 5px; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<p>The primary goal of this article is to provide resources to help you in your quest to write a high-quality non-fiction book. When curating these resources, we have focused more on the usefulness of an article, and less on the popularity or the date of publishing of the post. This post is a work in progress. If you find a new resource that\u2019s useful, please leave a suggestion in the comments, below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid grey; width: 98%; padding: 5px; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<p><center><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Structure, Plan and Write\">1&nbsp; Structure, Plan and Write<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Choosing the Right Amazon Keywords\">1.1 Choosing the Right Amazon Keywords<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Planning your Non-Fiction Book\">1.2 Planning your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Set Yourself Up for Success\">1.3 How to Set Yourself Up for Success<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Eight Ways to Prepare Your Non-Fiction Book\">1.4 Eight Ways to Prepare Your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Craft Realistic Non-Fiction Characters\">1.5 Craft Realistic Non-Fiction Characters<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Literary Elements of a Non-fiction Story\">1.6 Literary Elements of a Non-fiction Story<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Creative Non-Fiction: How To Stay Out Of Trouble\">1.7 Creative Non-Fiction: How To Stay Out Of Trouble<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#The Ethics of Writing Creative Non-Fiction\">1.8 The Ethics of Writing Creative Non-Fiction<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#The Roadmap for Your Non-Fiction Book\">1.9 The Roadmap for Your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Five Non-Fiction Book Structures for Fast Writing\">1.10 Five Non-Fiction Book Structures for Fast Writing<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Ten Ridiculously Simple Tips for Writing a Book\">1.11 Ten Ridiculously Simple Tips for Writing a Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#The 4 Major Topics When Writing Non-Fiction\">1.12 The 4 Major Topics When Writing Non-Fiction<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#The Little Known Secret to Writing a Bestselling Non-Fiction Book\">1.13 The Little Known Secret to Writing a Bestselling Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Write and Publish a Non-Fiction Book\">1.14 How to Write and Publish a Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#25 Tips to Make You a Better Non-Fiction Writer\">1.15 25 Tips to Make You a Better Non-Fiction Writer<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Making Non-Fiction Writing Come Alive\">1.16 Making Non-Fiction Writing Come Alive<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Tips for Non-Fiction Book Writers\">1.17 Tips for Non-Fiction Book Writers<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Seven Quick Steps to Finishing a Non-Fiction Book\">1.18 Seven Quick Steps to Finishing a Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Nina Amir \u2013 How to Complete a Non-Fiction Project in 30 Days\">1.19 Nina Amir \u2013 How to Complete a Non-Fiction Project in 30 Days<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Get Feedback\">2&nbsp; Get Feedback<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Find Book Reviewers for Non-Fiction Books\">2.1 How to Find Book Reviewers for Non-Fiction Books<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How To Get Amazon\u2019s Top Customer Reviewers To Review Your Book\">2.2 How To Get Amazon\u2019s Top Customer Reviewers To Review Your Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How To Get Helpful Feedback From Beta Readers\">2.3 How To Get Helpful Feedback From Beta Readers<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Do You Know Your Non-Fiction Book\u2019s Best Target Audience?\">2.4 Do You Know Your Non-Fiction Book\u2019s Best Target Audience?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Edit Your Book\">3&nbsp; Edit Your Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Choose the Right Editor For Your Novel Or Non-Fiction Book\">3.1 How to Choose the Right Editor For Your Novel Or Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Edit a Non-Fiction Book: One Step at a Time\">3.2 How to Edit a Non-Fiction Book: One Step at a Time<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#13 Lucky Ways to Self-Edit Your Non-Fiction Book\">3.3 13 Lucky Ways to Self-Edit Your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Five Ways to Find the Right Freelance Book Editor\">3.4 Five Ways to Find the Right Freelance Book Editor<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Directory of Book Editors\">3.5 Directory of Book Editors<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Format and Package Your Book\">4&nbsp; Format and Package Your Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Format Your Non-Fiction Manuscript\">4.1 How to Format Your Non-Fiction Manuscript<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Gone writing: Formatting Non-Fiction manuscript\">4.2 Gone writing: Formatting Non-Fiction manuscript<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Designing a Non-Fiction Kindle Book Cover\">4.3 Designing a Non-Fiction Kindle Book Cover<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Between the Covers of Your Non-Fiction Book\">4.4 Between the Covers of Your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#The 10 Commandments of Non-Fiction Book Title Success\">4.5 The 10 Commandments of Non-Fiction Book Title Success<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Name Your Non-Fiction Book\">4.6 How to Name Your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Title for Your Non-Fiction Book\">4.7 Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Title for Your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Publish\">5&nbsp; Publish<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Non-Fiction Submission Tips \u2014 Agents Speak\">5.1 Non-Fiction Submission Tips \u2014 Agents Speak<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#21 Tips on Writing, Publishing &#038; Marketing Non-Fiction eBooks Like a Sane Person\">5.2 21 Tips on Writing, Publishing &#038; Marketing Non-Fiction eBooks Like a Sane Person<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Advice for Getting Published: Publishing Non-Fiction\">5.3 Advice for Getting Published: Publishing Non-Fiction<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book\">5.4 Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#Tips for Your Specialist Non-Fiction Proposal\">5.5 Tips for Your Specialist Non-Fiction Proposal<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#How to Write a Good Non-Fiction Book Proposal for Submission\">5.6 How to Write a Good Non-Fiction Book Proposal for Submission<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#The Advantages of Self-Publishing for Non-Fiction\">5.7 The Advantages of Self-Publishing for Non-Fiction<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1425342605259-25d80e3205653.jpg\" alt=\"photo-1425342605259-25d80e320565\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1069\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1425342605259-25d80e3205653.jpg 2509w, https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1425342605259-25d80e3205653-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1425342605259-25d80e3205653-1024x436.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2509px) 100vw, 2509px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"Structure, Plan and Write\"><\/div>\n<h4>Structure, Plan and Write<\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\" \/>\n<div id=\"Choosing the Right Amazon Keywords\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Choosing the Right Amazon Keywords<\/strong><br \/>\nKnowing what phrases your buyers are using to search for your book is very useful. You can then use keywords in your writing to make sure that your book shows up in searches. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Do5IGzhIvdM\">This short video<\/a>, by Jim Edwards, shows you the right way to use keywords.<br \/>\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Do5IGzhIvdM?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"Planning your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Planning your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nThe approach of writing a non-fiction book without planning rarely works. If you don\u2019t organize your thoughts before you start your writing project, the result may be a mishmash of facts that will find few readers. <a href=\"http:\/\/helpwithpublishing.com\/planning-non-fiction-book\/\">This article<\/a> will get you started on planning your next best-seller.<\/p>\n<div id=\"How to Set Yourself Up for Success\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Set Yourself Up for Success <\/strong><br \/>\nHaving an outline ensures that everything important will be included, leaving out irrelevant details. <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.bookbaby.com\/2012\/04\/how-to-plan-your-book-and-set-yourself-up-for-success\/\">Here\u2019s one method<\/a> you can use to create your outline.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Eight Ways to Prepare Your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Eight Ways to Prepare Your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nThe non-fiction book you choose to write has a lot of progress to make in order to get from start to finish. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.writersdigest.com\/online-editor\/8-ways-to-prepare-to-write-your-nonfiction-book-in-a-month\">this article<\/a>, which discusses the eight steps necessary to successfully write a non-fiction book.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Craft Realistic Non-Fiction Characters\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Craft Realistic Non-Fiction Characters <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.writersdigest.com\/writing-articles\/by-writing-goal\/improve-my-writing\/craft-true-to-life-nonfiction-characters\">This write-up<\/a> gives you the best advice and has some exercises to imbue life into your non-fiction characters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Literary Elements of a Non-fiction Story\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Literary Elements of a Non-fiction Story<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/classroom.synonym.com\/literary-elements-nonfiction-story-2256.html\">Here is the list<\/a> of literary elements required when you decide to write your non-fiction book. Writing non-fiction requires essential techniques and strategies.. This article will walk you through that.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Creative Non-Fiction: How To Stay Out Of Trouble\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Creative Non-Fiction: How To Stay Out Of Trouble <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/writersrelief.com\/blog\/2009\/02\/creative-nonfiction-how-to-stay-out-of-trouble\/\">This article<\/a>, from Writer&#8217;s Relief, provides information on legal pitfalls and on what writers can do to protect themselves.<\/p>\n<div id=\"The Ethics of Writing Creative Non-Fiction\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Ethics of Writing Creative Non-Fiction <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/davehood59.wordpress.com\/2012\/07\/03\/the-ethics-of-writing-creative-nonfiction\/\">In this post<\/a>, Dave Hood discusses the ethics of writing creative non-fiction. This consists of writing honestly, not changing facts, not to lie, etc.<\/p>\n<div id=\"The Roadmap for Your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Roadmap for Your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nStructure of a book plays an important role in non-fiction. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.writingandediting.biz\/articles4.html\">This write-up<\/a> covers some classic structures that have worked for non-fiction authors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Five Non-Fiction Book Structures for Fast Writing\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Five Non-Fiction Book Structures for Fast Writing <\/strong><br \/>\nIn this <a href=\"http:\/\/writenonfictionnow.com\/five-book-structures-for-fast-writing\/\">post<\/a>, Rochelle Melander, author of Write-A-Thon, and an expert at writing books in under a month, tells you how to write a good book fast by using five book formats particularly suited to this endeavor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Ten Ridiculously Simple Tips for Writing a Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ten Ridiculously Simple Tips for Writing a Book <\/strong><br \/>\nThese are the best tips for getting started Non-Fiction. Writing is the hardest part for most writers, rather than publishing and <a href=\"http:\/\/goinswriter.com\/tips-writing-book\/\">these tips<\/a> will help you write.<\/p>\n<div id=\"The 4 Major Topics When Writing Non-Fiction\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>The 4 Major Topics When Writing Non-Fiction<\/strong><br \/>\nFocusing on the topics mentioned in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com\/writing-nonfiction.html\">this article<\/a>, while writing your non-fiction book, will make you a best seller. These topics address universal themes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"The Little Known Secret to Writing a Bestselling Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Little Known Secret to Writing a Bestselling Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.authormedia.com\/little-known-secret-writing-bestselling-nonfiction-book\/\">This post<\/a> talks about the key elements required to write a best seller. It also includes a secret that can have a significant effect on book sales.<\/p>\n<div id=\"How to Write and Publish a Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Write and Publish a Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nIn <a href=\"http:\/\/www.viacorp.com\/how-to-write-non-fiction.html\">this write-up<\/a> Jim Heath explains why he writes non-fiction and how to get your book out of your head.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25 Tips to Make You a Better Non-Fiction Writer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>25 Tips to Make You a Better Non-Fiction Writer <\/strong><br \/>\nBestselling author, and award-winning reporter, Mike Sager has put up <a href=\"http:\/\/www.writersdigest.com\/online-editor\/25-tips-to-make-you-a-better-nonfiction-writer\">this list of 25 tips<\/a> which will significantly improve your non-fiction writing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Making Non-Fiction Writing Come Alive\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Making Non-Fiction Writing Come Alive <\/strong><br \/>\nBeing interested in your topic will make it easy for you to write and research your topic. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.steveswinburne.com\/teachers-non-fiction.php\">This post<\/a>, by Stephen Swinburne, will help you in making your non-fiction writing come alive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Tips for Non-Fiction Book Writers\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Tips for Non-Fiction Book Writers <\/strong><br \/>\nQuentin J. Schultze has written over a dozen non-fiction books and <a href=\"http:\/\/quentinschultze.com\/tips-1-5-for-book-writers\/\">here are<\/a> a few of the tips from his experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Seven Quick Steps to Finishing a Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Seven Quick Steps to Finishing a Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nFollowing the steps listed in <a href=\"http:\/\/liveyourlegend.net\/6-quick-steps-to-finishing-a-non-fiction-book-in-half-the-time-while-retaining-twice-as-much\/\">this post<\/a> will allow you to finish a non-fiction book in half the time it usually takes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Nina Amir \u2013 How to Complete a Non-Fiction Project in 30 Days\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Nina Amir \u2013 How to Complete a Non-Fiction Project in 30 Days <\/strong><br \/>\nIf you want to finish your non-fiction book in 30 days, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phd2published.com\/2011\/11\/10\/nina-amir-how-to-complete-a-nonfiction-project-in-30-days\/\">this piece<\/a> of advice from\u00a0Nina Amir will help.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Get Feedback\"><\/div>\n<h4>Get Feedback<\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\" \/>\n<div id=\"How to Find Book Reviewers for Non-Fiction Books\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Find Book Reviewers for Non-Fiction Books <\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s really hard to find book reviewers for non-fiction books, as most book reviewers focus on fiction. However, <a href=\"http:\/\/authoritypublishing.com\/book-marketing\/how-to-find-book-reviewers-for-nonfiction-books\/\">here\u2019s a little trick<\/a> that works wonders.<\/p>\n<div id=\"How To Get Amazon\u2019s Top Customer Reviewers To Review Your Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How To Get Amazon\u2019s Top Customer Reviewers To Review Your Book <\/strong><br \/>\nBook reviews play an important role when it comes to sales. You can get high quality and genuine reviews by contacting the Top Customer Reviewers on Amazon. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecreativepenn.com\/2012\/09\/16\/get-amazon-book-reviews\/\">This write-up<\/a> will give you step by step instructions on how to contact them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"How To Get Helpful Feedback From Beta Readers\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How To Get Helpful Feedback From Beta Readers <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dontpanicbooks.com\/beyondpaperediting\/how-to-get-helpful-feedback-from-beta-readers\/\">This checklist<\/a> discusses how to get the most helpful feedback from your readers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Do You Know Your Non-Fiction Book\u2019s Best Target Audience?\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Do You Know Your Non-Fiction Book\u2019s Best Target Audience? <\/strong><br \/>\nThe first step towards your writing success is knowing your target audience. <a href=\"http:\/\/bookcoaching.com\/do-you-know-your-non-fiction-books-best-target-audience\/\">This write-up<\/a>, by Judy Cullins, helps you in your quest to find your non-fiction book\u2019s audience.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Edit Your Book\"><\/div>\n<h4>Edit Your Book<\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\" \/>\n<div id=\"How to Choose the Right Editor For Your Novel Or Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Choose the Right Editor For Your Novel Or Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nWhen it comes to choosing an editor for your book, so many questions will be running through your head like: Who do you choose? How do you go about finding the right editor? How do you know who to trust? Who will work best with you? <a href=\"http:\/\/publishingacademy.com\/authors\/get-book-published\/how-to-choose-the-right-editor-for-your-novel-or-non-fiction-book\/\">This checklist<\/a> helps you make the right decision.<\/p>\n<div id=\"How to Edit a Non-Fiction Book: One Step at a Time\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Edit a Non-Fiction Book: One Step at a Time<\/strong><br \/>\nBook editing is hard-work. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lisatener.com\/2012\/02\/how-to-edit-a-nonfiction-book-one-step-at-a-time\/\">This collection<\/a> of self-editing tips, by Lisa Tener, will help make your work a little easier.<\/p>\n<div id=\"13 Lucky Ways to Self-Edit Your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>13 Lucky Ways to Self-Edit Your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/writenonfictionnow.com\/13-lucky-ways-self-edit-nonfiction-book\/\">Here are<\/a> 13 lucky ways to self-edit your book yourself, or send it to your editor for further editing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Five Ways to Find the Right Freelance Book Editor\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Five Ways to Find the Right Freelance Book Editor <\/strong><br \/>\nFinding a right book editor is difficult job as there are plenty of book editors out there. <a href=\"http:\/\/janefriedman.com\/2013\/05\/31\/find-freelance-book-editor\/\">This article<\/a> helps you to find the right freelance book editor for your book.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Directory of Book Editors\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Directory of Book Editors<\/strong><br \/>\nAt BookBuzzr, we\u2019ve also put together <a href=\"https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/book-marketing\/directory-of-book-editing-services\/\">a directory<\/a> of book editing services.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Format and Package Your Book\"><\/div>\n<h4>Format and Package Your Book<\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\" \/>\n<div id=\"How to Format Your Non-Fiction Manuscript\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Format Your Non-Fiction Manuscript <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/barbaramcnichol.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/03\/how-to-format-your-nonfiction-manuscript\/\">This checklist<\/a> will help you in the process of preparing your manuscript for your editor, proofreader and book designer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Gone writing: Formatting Non-Fiction manuscript\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Gone writing: Formatting Non-Fiction manuscript <\/strong><br \/>\nKate Kyle at Gone writing has put up <a href=\"http:\/\/scribocin.blogspot.in\/2011\/01\/formatting-nonfiction-manuscript.html\">this list<\/a> of tips for formatting your manuscript for technically-challenged people and has also put up some professional advice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Designing a Non-Fiction Kindle Book Cover\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Designing a Non-Fiction Kindle Book Cover <\/strong><br \/>\nA Book Cover plays an important role in making your book stand out in Amazon\u2019s crowded marketplace. <a href=\"http:\/\/robcubbon.com\/designing-non-fiction-kindle-book-cover\/\">This article<\/a>, by Rob Cubbon, will walk you through the process of designing a non-fiction book cover.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Between the Covers of Your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Between the Covers of Your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nA bestseller book consists of more than a catchy book cover. Your book should attract readers through your writing, and much more. <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.bookbaby.com\/2013\/11\/between-the-covers-of-your-nonfiction-book\/\">This post<\/a> walks you through the components of a non-fiction book, from the front cover to the back and everything in-between<\/p>\n<div id=\"The 10 Commandments of Non-Fiction Book Title Success\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>The 10 Commandments of Non-Fiction Book Title Success <\/strong><br \/>\nThe Commandments listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/bookbuzzr.com\/blog\/book-marketing\/the-10-commandments-of-nonfiction-book-title-success\/\">this blog post<\/a> are based on identifying the characteristics commonly found in successful non-fiction book titles. Used by themselves, and in combination with each other, these\u00a0can help you choose a non-fiction book title that accurately describes why readers should pay attention to your book, is easy to say, and easy to remember.<\/p>\n<div id=\"How to Name Your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Name Your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nA Book title plays a very important role in selling your book. A good book title will not sell a bad book, but a bad title will hide your good book from your readers. A Book title is the hook that helps sales. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xlibris.com\/authors_lounge_QA_howto_namenonfiction.aspx\">This write-up<\/a>, by Dan Poynter, will help you with naming your non-fiction book.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Title for Your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Title for Your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/nhwp.drupalgardens.com\/content\/10-tips-choosing-right-title-your-nonfiction-book\">These 10 tips<\/a> for choosing the right title for your book, by Roger C. Parker, has the best advice on how to name your book.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Publish\"><\/div>\n<h4>Publish<\/h4>\n<hr style=\"margin-bottom:5px;\" \/>\n<div id=\"Non-Fiction Submission Tips \u2014 Agents Speak\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Non-Fiction Submission Tips \u2014 Agents Speak <\/strong><br \/>\nPublishing a non-fiction book involves so many things, like a marketing plan, comparative title analysis, book proposals, professional credentials, and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/writersinthestorm.wordpress.com\/2014\/02\/07\/nonfiction-submission-tips\/\">Here is a roundup<\/a> of what smart agents had to say about non-fiction queries, book proposals, the importance of marketing &amp; platform, trends, etc.<\/p>\n<div id=\"21 Tips on Writing, Publishing &amp; Marketing Non-Fiction eBooks Like a Sane Person\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>21 Tips on Writing, Publishing &amp; Marketing Non-Fiction eBooks Like a Sane Person <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/christinakatz.com\/21-tips-on-writing-publishing-marketing-nonfiction-ebooks-like-a-sane-person\/\">In this article<\/a>, Christina Katz provides twenty-one tips on writing, publishing, and marketing non-fiction eBooks for sensible people.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Advice for Getting Published: Publishing Non-Fiction\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Advice for Getting Published: Publishing Non-Fiction <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thencbla.org\/PTMpages\/generalresources\/gettingpubnonfiction.html\">This article<\/a> offers general suggestions and guidelines for publishing your non-fiction book.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book <\/strong><br \/>\nLotwina Farodoye went through Joanna Penn&#8217;s non-fiction book writing workshop and has put up <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecreativepenn.com\/2013\/02\/20\/write-publish-non-fiction\/\">this list of 10 Steps<\/a>, which gives you excellent advice on how to write and publish your non-fiction book.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Tips for Your Specialist Non-Fiction Proposal\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Tips for Your Specialist Non-Fiction Proposal <\/strong><br \/>\nPublishers and editors always look at the market need of your non-fiction book. Addressing the market need and the demand for your book in your proposal is always a good idea. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.writersandartists.co.uk\/writers\/advice\/66\/dedicated-genre-advice\/writing-non-fiction\/tips-for-your-specialist-non-fiction-proposal\">These tips<\/a> by Jenny Ridout will assist you with your non-fiction proposal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"How to Write a Good Non-Fiction Book Proposal for Submission\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>How to Write a Good Non-Fiction Book Proposal for Submission <\/strong><br \/>\nChristian Jennings, author of five non-fiction books and a veteran foreign correspondent, explains how to write a good non-fiction proposal for submission in <a href=\"http:\/\/publishingperspectives.com\/2014\/03\/how-to-write-a-good-non-fiction-book-proposal-for-submission\/\">this write-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"The Advantages of Self-Publishing for Non-Fiction\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Advantages of Self-Publishing for Non-Fiction <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.selfpublishingadvice.org\/the-advantages-of-indie-publishing-for-non-fiction\/\">In this post<\/a> Amy Shojai, certified animal behavior consultant and award-winning author of 27 best-selling books explains the advantages of self-publishing and why it is a good choice for writers of non-fiction.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px grey; width: 695px; padding: 5px; background-color: #f7f7f7;\">\n<p><strong>Feel Free to Lend a Hand!<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a living document. 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