For the Love of Bringing Books to Life: Write, Publish, and Be Known
How to Write an Introduction: Think Like Your Readers
Many aspiring writers meet their first challenge when they face the writing of their introduction. If you think like your reader, you should find the job much easier. In the introduction your reader is trying to find out: 1. Will this book help me solve my particular problem, challenge or goal? 2. What kind of results can I expect to get by reading this book (for a self-help or how-to book) or What kind of experience might I expect in reading this book? 3. Does the author have some kind of system to help me and is it something I[...]
How Do I Organize My Book and Reach My Audiences?
I am writing in response to Mary O’Connor’s comment/ question for the writing coach: “What advice would give to someone with a fully formed book about addicted mothers of young children? I don’t know how to frame the format and include my personal story, my professional story and the macro effects of current policy on our culture and future. “Hint – I want to testify before congress, but am not sure of my audiance. Thank you for this resource. I love it. Floundering in upstate Michigan.” Mary, you bring up a very important point. You can’t write for EVERYBODY. What[...]
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