• 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!