Top Ten Ways to Write a Book That Sells

Written by Judy Cullins


Top Ten Ways to Write a Book That Sells Judy Cullins c. 2004 All Rights Reserved.

Is there a book inside of you? Yes? Then why don't you write it? Or, if you've already written a book, wouldn't you like to sell more? So many of you have a great idea for a book, even a dynamite title, but much more is needed to write a book that sells. Here'srepparttar top ten ways to write a book that sells:

1.Write what's interesting to you and what will still interest you in two plus years. You can maintain all ofrepparttar 129014 parts to writing a book much better if you know a little and want to know more about your subject.

2.Have passion about your topic. If your book is an extension of you, you'll be more willing to dorepparttar 129015 work involved. You'll need sustained passion to develop talks, seminars, articles or consulting services. Passion helps you be a titillating radio or teleclass guest.

3.Prepare for each chapter before you write. Have a format plan that includes headlines throughout to organize your chapter so well; your reader can't put it down. To avoid a thin chapter list questions and facts that relate only torepparttar 129016 one chapter and thesis you work on at a time. You will then answer these questions, thus fulfilling your need to benefit your audience. These techniques make it easy for your reader to understand.

4.Commit to a regular writing schedule. Lackadaisical or non-focused efforts fail. A book doesn't finish itself. A page a day equals a book a year. Think about your circumstances. Just how much time can you put into this effort with all of your other priorities? Take a minute and decide to let go of something not as compelling forrepparttar 129017 moment. Dong it all at once dilutes your efforts.

5.Write fast so you can produce chapters fast enough to get published sooner to getrepparttar 129018 cash flow going faster. Userepparttar 129019 "fast-forward" writing technique in chapter seven ofrepparttar 129020 book "How to Write your eBook or Other Short Book--Fast!" Each chapter must answer all of your readers' questions. All non-fiction chapters have a similar length because their format isrepparttar 129021 same. Remember, you can write a short book (25-90 pages) your first time.

Teacher Turns Entrepreneur

Written by Diana Barnum


Kristi Sayles, a second grade teacher from Camden, Tennessee, has been writing professionally since 1985 when she sold her first article to GRIT (a family-oriented magazine) for a whopping $35.00. A public school teacher for almost ten years, as well as a counselor forrepparttar West Tennessee Writing Project, Sayles combined her love of writing with her love of computing and created writing software templates.

“The software is designed to make writing fun and enjoyable for nearly everyone,” said Kristi Sayles. “There is a program for teachers, parents, students, authors, job-seekers, network marketers, kids, and serious business people.”

Her collection of Instant Software titles, available individually or as a set, includes Article Creator, Business Plans, Query Letters, Synopsis Creator, Story Creator, Press Release Creator, Essay Creator and Resume Creator. Their features include:

· Easy to follow "fill-in-the-blanks" templates.

· Export capability to save documents torepparttar 129011 hard drive instantly.

· Easy editing capability.

· Unlimited document creation.

No experience is needed for any ofrepparttar 129012 templates.

“I easily installedrepparttar 129013 software and followedrepparttar 129014 detailed yet easy instructions and created my first article,” said Bonnie Joe Davis, author. “This software will work for inexperienced and experienced writers and is particularly good for people who have trouble organizing their thoughts and ideas. Writing and publishing articles is clearlyrepparttar 129015 best and most frugal method of promotion available… ‘

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