The Art of Non-fiction
Ayn Rand, Robert Mayhew
A guide for writers and readers.
£7.69^* - save 10%

Non-fiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write
Elizabeth Lyon

How to get a contract and advance before writing your book. Almost every non-fiction book published is sold by a proposal. In this comprehensive yet accessible guide you will learn exactly what a proposal is, what it must contain, and how to create an informative, persuasive selling package. Includes more than 20 actual proposals.
£7.55* - save 10%

Writing Dramatic Non-fiction
William Noble
Using the techniques and guidelines in this book, writers will be able to create non-fiction works that rise to the level of great literature without sacrificing credibility. Dramatic techniques such as flashbacks, foreshadowing, character development, and scene intercuts are explained, together with guidelines for the use of such devices.
Only £19.99!^*

Damn! Why Didn't I Write That?
Marc McCutcheon
How ordinary people are raking in $100,000 or more writing non-fiction books...and how you can too!
£8.22^* - save 9%

The Art of Adaptation: Turning Fact and Fiction into Film
Linda Seger
A handbook for adapting factual and fictional material into film describes methods for translating the story, characters, theme, and style, and discusses optioning material and legal liabilities.
£8.79^* - save 10%

The Fast-Track Course on How to Write a Non-fiction Book Proposal
Stephen Blake Mettee
The author, a seasoned book editor and publisher, cuts to the chase and provides simple, detailed instructions that allow anyone to write a professional book proposal and hear an editor say Yes!
£7.12^* - save 9%

Writing the Non-fiction Book
A Successful Writer's Guide
Eva Shaw
Writing a non-fiction book is hard work. The author, a well-respected writing tutor, empowers writers and then shares concrete information. If you're floundering and can't figure out why your book isn't being snapped up by a publisher, then get this book.
£10.42^* - save 9%

Successful Non-fiction
Tips and Inspiration for Getting Published
Dan Poynter
A collection of pointers and affirmations for those non-fiction writers who view their books as 'products'and their readers as 'customers'. Self-publishing guru Dan Poynter weaves together real-life publishing anecdotes, quotations from writers, and information from his own research and vast experience to comment on everything from combating procrastination to knowing when to call a ghost-writer. If you want to write non-fiction but are unfamiliar with the publishing business, this is a good place to start. You will learn to recognise when it's time to turn to a book doctor, why proof-reading is not to be skimped on, and that sometimes, self-publishing is the preferred path.
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Thinking Like Your Editor
Susan Rabiner
How to write great serious non-fiction and get it published
£14.81^* - save 10%

Writing Successful Self-help and How-to Books
Jean Stine
This book offers detailed tips and guidelines covering the entire process, from creating a proposal that gets you through the door to preparing your manuscript for publication. Successful how-to book editor and author Jean Stine provides writers with the tried-and-true strategies bestselling authors use, including identifying your audience; writing effective chapter titles, heads, and subheads; and using illustrations and charts to enhance the text.
£9.32^* - save 9%