Writing the Nonfiction Book: A Successful Writer's Guide

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Summary: Interesting, easy to read & understand
Review: I don't know how she did it, but Eva Shaw wrote an upbeat and fun-to-read book about a potentially dull subject. She generously shares her vast knowledge and insight into the business of getting published. This how-to guide is sure to take you "from idea to bestseller."

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Summary: Stop hunting for help -- bag this book today!
Review: Looking for the best non-fiction writer's resource on the planet? Then start grinning. This is it.

Eva Shaw has poured her sage experience from authoring over 40 books into this gem. She quickly helps you get real about writing -- not just the words, but also the industry in which you will market yourself and your book. She lets you see the end (a published work) from the beginning (the dream of being published) and the road to get there. The focus on the reader through the eyes of the agent and publisher become vivid. Methods to improve your odds of winning this challenge are covered. Thought provoking questions and sidebars permeate the book to keep you from growing blinders. Organizing your book, doing the research effectively, getting the literary format correct, then gearing up and tenaciously chasing and closing the book deal are all covered. Superb savvy whether you are a novice or a seasoned pro.

If you need a battle plan to help you navigate the shark-infested waters of publishing, then get this book.

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Summary: the ultimate how to book for writers
Review: WRITING THE NONFICTION BOOK contains all the information and inspiration any writer needs to turn an idea into a best seller. Eva Shaw has published over 40 books and she knows and loves her subject. This concise, easy-to-read guide includes the material she presents to universities and conferences all over the United States. It tells how to plan a book,choose a subject, brush up writing skills, do effective research, organize the material, and stay focused. Eva devotes chapters to successful interviewing, writing proposals, finding the right agent and publisher, self-publishing, overcoming self-doubts and staying enthusiastic. She explains how to profit from writers conferences and workshops. WRITING THE NONFICTION BOOK tells how to increase your chances for success, how to target readers, and how to market and promote your book. If you want to write, read this book. It will get you started, keep you going and empower you to make your dream of writing a book come true. Maryanne Raphael, Writers World