How do you know that your nonfiction book idea is a good one? Have you thought it through? Or have you become attached to writing and publishing this book no matter what? Perhaps you\u2019ve never thought about checking the validity of the book before writing it\u2014you planned to wait until it was published to find out if it was a good idea. If people buy it, then yes. If it sits on the shelves, no. <\/p>\n
Producing a book can be an expensive way to discover whether it is a worthwhile project. And if you just forge ahead without appropriate study, you may miss the opportunity to create a book that will actually sell. Doesn\u2019t it make sense to do a little research prior to the writing and publishing? For example:
\n\u2022\tIdentify your target audience and determine how extensive it is.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tStudy books similar to the one you have in mind and find out what is missing from them.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tRead readers\u2019 comments on these books\u2019 pages at Amazon to discover what readers are asking for\u2014more case histories\/anecdotes, a stronger self-help aspect, more resources, etc. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tLocate book reviews for these books and see if you can get a sense about what improvements, additions the reviewers would like to see.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tStudy reader testimonials at the books\u2019 websites to learn what they appreciate most about these other books.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tVisit forums on this topic and \u201clisten\u201d to what your potential audience needs\/wants. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tSign up for discussion groups dedicated to this topic and participate.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tGo out and speak to your audience and present workshops. You\u2019ll soon discover what information and resources your readers desire\/require.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tWrite articles, a newsletter and a blog on this topic and encourage feedback.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tGet involved in other websites dedicated to this subject and pay attention to what visitors are asking for.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tCreate your own interactive website focusing on the theme of your book idea.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tDevelop or locate an opportunity to write an advice column related to this subject. You will attract just the sort of questions and comments you need to help you design the right book for the right audience.<\/p>\n
In this incredibly competitive publishing climate, it makes no sense to rush a book into being or to wish a book toward success. The fact is that more books fail than succeed and the reason for this is often lack of preparation. <\/p>\n
Before you finish writing your nonfiction book, follow these 12 tips. With the knowledge you\u2019ll gain from these exercises and a total understanding and acceptance of the major task that follows publication\u2014book promotion\u2014you just might be one of the few who experience a measure of success with your nonfiction book.<\/p>\n
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