| So you have decided you want to write a book, | | | | - Regular writing schedule. Remember that a book |
| but the important thing is to write a book that will | | | | doesn't finish itself. A page a day equals a book a |
| sell. There are some easy tips to writing an | | | | year. Think about your circumstances and |
| interesting book that readers won't be able to | | | | evaluate your effort in finishing your book. |
| keep their hands off. | | | | Commit yourself to a schedule. |
| - Type of book to write. Focus on something that | | | | - Appealing to eyes. Consider writing a book that |
| will interest a broad market of people. Usually | | | | has as many pictures of illustrations as your |
| non-fiction works best for new authors. Write | | | | budget can afford. Eye appeal in a non-fiction |
| your non-fiction, self-help book first since it is | | | | book creates sales. That is one of the reasons |
| more of a moneymaker for new authors, so you | | | | tabletop photography books do so well. They are |
| can finance your other efforts. | | | | appealing to the eye and make great gifts which |
| - Have passion about your topic. A common | | | | will help generate interest in your book and word |
| refrain in writing circles is to "write what you | | | | of mouth about your book will help marketing and |
| know." Research might seem like a daunting | | | | sales. |
| undertaking, but if you have enough interest in | | | | - Avoid heavy subjects. Subjects such as |
| the subject that you want to write about it, then | | | | controversial topics, social commentaries and |
| you shouldn't worry. Finding someone who does | | | | scientific theories fall into a niche market, serving |
| know about the subject and talking with them | | | | only those who agree with your theories and will |
| about it is a way to learn more without having to | | | | gain you much unwanted criticism. |
| brave dry, boring tomes. Getting a personal, | | | | - Book title. Make sure your book has a catchy |
| human touch to the information may even | | | | title. Try to avoid boring and monotonous titles |
| provide some inspiration, or a story you can give | | | | like, "How to Live Well", etc. An eye catching title |
| as an example. | | | | that rolls off the tongue easily is a great starter |
| - Knowing your audience. Know your audience | | | | for a good book. |
| before your write your book to keep it organized, | | | | - Book Cover. Think about hiring a professional |
| flowing, and compelling. Write something | | | | designer for the cover of your book. While the |
| interesting that will fulfill their needs and wants. | | | | saying goes "You should never judge a book by |
| When writing a book, don't write it for yourself. | | | | its cover", people do and they will judge your |
| Write to serve your public. Write what your | | | | book by its cover. Find out what designs and |
| readers want to read. Your subject must benefit | | | | images appeal to the target market, and design |
| your audience or they won't buy your book. To | | | | accordingly. For instance, business books do well |
| successfully sell your book, you need to know | | | | with images of lifestyle and money; horror novels |
| your audience. Who do you intend to read this | | | | do well with an element of blood on the cover. |
| masterpiece? If you don't write it with them in | | | | In the end, you will find you have written a book |
| mind, chances are they won't be interested. | | | | that sells and that generates an income for you. |