Solis and Dougherty aim their skillfully written and smartly designed primer at \u201cexperts who are writing\u2014or exploring the idea of writing\u2014a nonfiction book.\u201d Whether the reader is an educator, consultant, academic, or simply someone with a wealth of knowledge and \u201csomething useful and important to say that will impact readers\u2019 lives in a transformative way,\u201d the authors provide supportive strategies and a streamlined process for publishing. Their expert guidance focuses primarily on \u201cadvice-based nonfiction,\u201d or \u201ca type of transformational\u00a0nonfiction\u2026that changes\u2026the reader in a positive way\u201d (the type of book that offers a solution to a problem: Think self-help, how-to, and industry-insight books). After the authors have emphasized the importance of the \u201cfoundational steps\u201d of writing \u201cnot just a good book, but a publishable\u00a0one,\u201d the book proceeds in four parts, providing readers with advice on preparing to write the book, mapping out the book, actually writing the book, and, perhaps the most intimidating challenge of all, navigating the publishing process. Each section is packed with clear, concise, and actionable information, organized in an eye-catching manner with graphics, bright colors, and deft deployment of headings and subheadings. In just over 200 pages, Solis and Dougherty help readers tackle such vital and daunting questions as why they want to write a book, what solutions they can provide, and for whom they are writing. This guide is essential for any expert looking to share a solution to a problem and serves as a perfect model that practices exactly what it preaches. The resource warmly welcomes all experts to the \u201cbook-writing party\u201d and effectively encourages them to create the ultimate \u201cripple effect of people\u2019s lives changing for the better.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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