Write Your Book with Dr Rie – in 7 easy steps
You can be seen as an expert in your field…
You can have maximum credibility in your business…
You can share your knowledge with the world…
…If you write a book!
The Modules
Module 1- Why write a book?
Module 2- The secrets of good preparation
Module 3- 9 ways to research – step by step
Module 4- Structure your book the easy way
Module 5- Writing your book day by day
Module 6- Editing – insider information
Module 7- Polishing for the Professional Book
Module 8- Publishing your finished book
BONUS
· 8 workbooks
· Tips and tricks for each module
· Worksheets for the tips and tricks
· 8 marketing modules
Dr Rie Natalenko is an award-winning and published writer, copywriter, editor and proof-reader. She has a Masters and Doctorate in Writing, a Dip Ed, an Honours Masters in Education, and a Cert 4 in Training and Assessment.
Introduction (From the webinar)
Module 1- Why write a book?
— Why Write a Book?
— No more Excuses!
— What do I Write About?
— Who is My Audience?
— What to do NOW!
— Tips and Tricks module 1
Module 2- Step 1: The secrets of good preparation
— Prepare your writing space
— Prepare your attitude
— Prepare your computer
— Manage your time
— Prepare your family
— Prepare yourself
— Prepare your ideas
Tips and Tricks module 2
 
Module 3- Step 2: 9 ways to research – step by step
Braindump
The research plan
Note-taking strategies
– and why they matter
Research on the internet – general research
Research on the internet – other resources
Libraries
Use other books online – in unusual ways
Image resources
Research from experts
Research your audience
Use interviews
Tips and Tricks module 3
 
Module 4- Step 3: Structure your book the easy way
— Know where you are going
— Describe your book in one sentence
— Write a page about your book
— Outlines – 8 possibilities
— Important tips
Tips and Tricks module 4
 
Module 5- Step 4: Writing your book day by day
— What about the title?
— What all writers need to understand
— Plan your calendar
— The daily routine
— There are many ways to work
— The myth of writers’ block
— The write order
— The conclusion
— The introduction
— Train your Dragon (and other transcription programs)
— Using a transcriber
— Ghostwriting
— Graphics and charts
Tips and Tricks module 5
 
Module 6- Step 5: Editing – insider information
— Editing is a process
— The title
— Chapter titles
— Step 1 – first draft to second draft (structure, impression)
— Step 2 – second draft to third draft (content)
— Step 3 – third draft to fourth draft (line editing)
Tips and Tricks module 6
 
Module 7- Step 6: Polishing for the Professional Book
— Why Proofread?
— What does a proofreader do?
— The cover
— The blurb
— The foreword
— The preface
— Acknowledgements
— The layout
Tips and Tricks module 7
 
Module 8- Step 7: Publishing your finished book
Traditional publishing vs Self publishing
How do I choose?
Kindle publishing
What is an ISBN?
The pitch letter to publishers and agents
Tips and Tricks module 8
 
BONUS MODULES:
8 Marketing Modules!