You may have discovered that a book idea and a book are two different things. In fact, for many people there is a huge gap between the two. Some hopeful authors never expand their ideas into actual books. They just can\u2019t figure out how to develop the idea and put it on paper. <\/p>\n
The thing is, an idea doesn\u2019t become a book until the research is done and the writing is completed and contains all of the elements of a viable book. What are some of these elements? For a nonfiction how-to or informative\/educational book it is:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tA purpose\u2014what is the book\u2019s primary purpose?
\n\u2022\tSubstance\u2014significant and generous measures of pertinent information, tips, instructions, resources and so forth.
\n\u2022\tCredibility\u2014material and results based on careful and thorough research.
\n\u2022\tUsefulness\u2014the material is presented in an easy-to-follow style.
\n\u2022\tEntertainment value\u2014the book is attractive and enjoyable to read. <\/p>\n
How to tell when you don\u2019t have a book:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tYou lack clarity about your audience and your purpose.
\n\u2022\tYour table of contents has fewer than 8 items or chapters.
\n\u2022\tYou hate doing research and want to use just one or two sources in writing your book.
\n\u2022\tYou can\u2019t figure out how to put your material together.
\n\u2022\tYour editor quits.<\/p>\n
You may have tons of knowhow and experience on a certain subject or in a specific profession, but this doesn\u2019t mean that you have a book inside. In order to create a book from your knowledge bank, you must be able to bring that information out, conduct adequate research, appropriately organize the material and present it with clarity. <\/p>\n
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