How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours E-Book

Dale L. Roberts

• Herausgeber: One Jacked Monkey, LLC
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Serie: Self-Publishing with Dale
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 126

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

You're ready to write your nonfiction book...
…but how do you get it done fast?
What's the secret to finishing in record time?

In How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours: A Simple Step-by-Step System for Writing a Good Book Fast, Dale L. Roberts shares his proven techniques to help you complete your book in a single day. Whether you're a first-time author or an experienced writer, this guide breaks down the process into manageable steps, making it easier than ever to go from idea to finished manuscript.

Inside, you'll discover:
- Step-by-step system for writing a nonfiction book fast
- Time-saving techniques to boost writing efficiency
- How to outline your book for clarity and flow
- Voice dictation tips for faster content creation
- Transcription methods for quick, accurate writing
- Strategies to stay motivated and overcome distractions

…and so much more!

You'll love this book because it delivers a simple, practical method to finish your book quickly and confidently.

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How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours: A Simple Step-by-Step System for Writing a Good Book Fast

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Contents

Introduction: Writing a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours

Chapter 1:Understanding the Nonfiction Writing Process

Chapter 2:Speed Typing Techniques for Rapid Writing

Chapter 3:Voice Dictation for Efficient Writing

Chapter 4:Transcribing Methods for Fast Content Generation

Chapter 5:Overcoming Time Constraints and Increasing Writing Efficiency

Chapter 6:Motivation and Confidence in Completing a Nonfiction Book

Chapter 7:Polishing Your Manuscript for Publishing

Chapter 8:Publishing Options

Chapter 9:Marketing and Promoting Your Book

Conclusion: Achieving Your Nonfiction Writing Goals in Limited Time

A Small Ask…

About the Author

Special Thanks

Resources

References

Introduction: Writing a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours

The first time I wrote a book in under twenty-four hours was on June 27, 2020. I produced the first draft of my five-time award-winning book, Amazon Keywords for Books, in a little over eleven hours in front of a live audience on YouTube. That book won five book awards, earned nine additional book awards as part of an omnibus, and garnered massive attention in the indie author community, with some touting it as the “keywords bible.”

Prior to that challenge, I’d written books in a month, a week, and even in a couple of days; but doing it in just one day seemed like a tall ask. At that point, I’d already been in the business of writing and publishing books for six years and had published over fifty nonfiction books in the health and fitness space. In my first year, I wrote an essay called How to Write a Book in 48 Hours that explained all the things an author needs to know to write quality books efficiently, so I was already familiar with what I needed to do.

Writing a book in twenty-four hours is a tall feat that comes with a lot of pressure, especially when you’ve never done it before. Back in 2013 when I set out to write my first book, I couldn’t have fathomed doing it.

Back then, I merely put words on a virtual page, never filtering what I thought about before typing. Over a year later, I finally published a 44,000-word manuscript called The 3 Keys to Health & Happiness: Unlock Your Greater Life. Despite all my best efforts, that book was hammered garbage.

If only I had been given a blueprint to efficiently write and produce a quality manuscript, I could’ve avoided a lot of headaches, hassle, and embarrassment.

My good friend Rob Archangel once said in an interview, “Your first book is your worst book.” I had that down pat because I wrote a truly awful book. Did it make some sales? Absolutely! Were those readers highly dissatisfied and leaving negative reviews? No. But it didn’t stay long on the virtual shelves.

Within a few months of publishing my book, I realized that writing a good book isn’t as simple as journaling or writing articles for the local small-town newspaper. I removed that first iteration fast after making quite a few repairs, with the much-needed help of a professional editor and an experienced cover designer.

I’ve since delisted my first book because it wasn’t worth anyone’s time. My situation would have been significantly better if I had specific instructions on what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. Maybe, just maybe, The 3 Keys to Greater Health & Happiness would’ve gotten its day in the sun, winning multiple book awards and getting praise within the fitness industry.

Without any real direction, my first book didn’t see any of that success, and that’s what brings us here. Not only have I written high-quality, full-length books within twenty-four hours once, but I’ve now done it twice. You’re reading my second successful attempt at writing a book in a day. I know it’s rather meta to write a book in twenty-four hours about writing a book in twenty-four hours, but I did this again to prove how it can be done.

To be clear, I’m not promising you’ll write the best book ever within one day; but if you follow this guide, you will get the first draft done. It’s been my experience that writing the book isn’t the hardest part; it’s merely the first step in the life cycle of a book. Rather than dwell on the first draft of your book for the next year, why not cut down that time so you can focus on the subsequent steps in the process? Editing, proofreading, formatting, cover design, niche research, copywriting, publishing, marketing, and promoting are all much more involved, requiring your undivided attention for more time. Why make your first draft the hardest part?

I’ve often heard that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, so why take longer than you have to? Complete that first step so you can get to the next stages as efficiently as possible.

In this book, you will discover how to plan for your next nonfiction book and remove any friction from the process. Preparation is critical to the mission, and knowing what to ready yourself for and what does you no good will make all the difference. I’ve repeatedly heard that authors don’t believe they can write a book in one day, but that’s only because they haven’t tried or fully prepared themselves for the effort.

Not everyone is an expert typist, so I’ll share ways to improve in that area. You might even learn about a couple of alternatives that’ll drive your word count faster than your fingers will ever be able to handle. Writing books isn’t supposed to be you toiling behind an old-school electric typewriter, clacking key after key to make a somewhat readable manuscript. You have the freedom to choose how to write in the most efficient way that you feel is most comfortable.

That’s what leads me to putting a spotlight on an area I’ve never covered in previous books: mindset. Don’t worry, I will not go completely into the self-help genre; but I feel it’s helpful to share words of wisdom and encouragement so when you hit a roadblock, you know that it’s merely a speed bump on your road to victory. After all, if you can’t get your mind right, how can you ever expect to pull your best efforts from it? By the time you finish this book, I’ll grease your creative wheels and pump you up so you see exactly what I do and can see how you can do it, too.

I truly believe writing a book isn’t the hard part; the hard part is committing to finishing it and doing all the work that comes after the first draft. Once you write it, what comes next? I’ll cover exactly what you need to launch your own nonfiction book successfully—everything from editing to post-book launch promotions. The best part is this: Once you know this system, you can tweak your approach, fine tune your writing process, and do it again and again.

And, you won’t have to do it in a live YouTube video, so you have far less pressure to perform. With that said, let’s dive into How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 24 Hours!

Chapter 1:

Understanding the Nonfiction Writing Process

What should I write about? It’s a simple enough question, but it is very complex for a lot of folks breaking into the business of writing and self-publishing. I don’t fault those authors for not knowing what they want to write about. In fact, I had wanted to write for years but never did so because I didn’t know what to write about.

That changed when a corporate wellness coach at my day job challenged me to write a book about health and fitness. I was so passionate about healthy living that she felt I could write an entire book. When presented with the challenge of writing a book about a topic I loved, I got right to work.

When asking yourself what to write about, determine what you are most passionate about. Do you have insights into a specific industry or niche? No matter how big or how small that insight might seem, do you have solutions for people? Go with the path of least resistance. Lean into what you know. People will thank you for it.

Even after landing on a topic, once I started writing, I didn’t realize that I did not have a clear understanding of my ideal reader. Less than a year after releasing my debut publication, I shared it with my good friend, Mark Stafford. He looked at it and asked, “Who is this book for?”

“It’s for everyone,” I said.

“So, you wrote a health and fitness book that’s good for teenagers and older adults?” he responded.

Mark stumped me. I knew deep down that the book was not suitable for both groups of people. For somebody between twenty and thirty years old with no special health conditions, sure. For everyone else, it wasn’t specific enough.

That’s why you need to get clear around who your audience is. When you’re writing, you need to know exactly who you’re speaking to. You don’t talk to a teenager the same way you would speak to a senior citizen. Sure, you can communicate using some universal language. However, when it comes down to each group’s specific needs, you’ve got to really dial that in.

Know your audience. Who is your audience? Your ideal reader, the person who will enjoy your content the most and will share it with other people. Once you understand what you’re going to write about and who you’ll be writing for, you’ll still want to invest time in researching your niche. Prolific writer Stephen King once shared that if you want to be a writer, you must do two things: read and write a lot!

I completely understand that you might feel confident in your writing abilities, but there is always room to improve. The best way to improve is through practice and study. If you’re looking to break into the self-help world, then you’d better be reading the authors who are crushing it in that niche. Understand what they say, how they communicate, and what makes their books so great that millions of people will part ways with their hard-earned dollars for a chance to read their work.

Naturally, reading other books is only one part of the process. You want to be mindful of other authors’ title choices, book descriptions, covers, and one thing that can function like a cheat sheet for your book—the reviews. Reviews are like gold, especially if they come with substance. Don’t merely look at the overall rating for the books you study—look at what readers are saying.

I’m naturally inclined to check out the negative reviews because they provide insights into what the author didn’t deliver on. That is a potential gap in the market you can capitalize on. Now, I’m not saying to get intel from low reviews that criticize opposing political ideologies or religions; I’m referring to substantive feedback about how well the author delivered on the expectations of the reader.

For instance, if you see reviews for a nonfiction book in your niche that say the reader expected more workouts in the book, then see if you can incorporate that feedback into your fitness publication.

Look at a wide range of reviews to see where other books get it right and where they go wrong. Now you have insights into what that audience is craving.

Research & Gather Relevant Info

As you study your chosen genre, make sure you collect data and resources you find useful. They’ll come in handy later when you need to lean on credible third-party resources. When I’m writing my first draft, I don’t rely too heavily on research. Later on, when I do my first edits, I’ll look up resources to cite in the book. Often, I’ll type “CITE SOURCE” in all caps and bolded so it’s easy to pick out in my first rounds of edits.

The most important part about finishing a first draft as efficiently as possible is saving that extra time to stop and cite your source. Yes, you should cite your source before you publish, but, no, you do not have to include it in your first draft. That can wait until you edit your book.

From a structural standpoint, you may later decide to rearrange passages, delete paragraphs, or even remove entire chapters. Can you imagine taking that extra time to find a source, cite it, and put it in your document, only to delete it later? Speak with as much authority as possible when you’re writing. Sort out the rest later, because no one will see your first draft but you.

When you’re gathering resources and information, you’ll want to double-check all your facts to make sure they are 100% correct. This means you should not rely on Wikipedia as a source. Sorry, folks. Wikipedia is a crowd-created informational database that is flooded with misinformation and half-truths. Don’t believe me? Look up a show on YouTube called Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction.

Whenever you find information that cites another source, track it. Don’t be naïve enough to trust some random website to give factual information. A good, credible source will credit the origin of their information.

Another great way to get info is by interviewing experts in your field. An old pal and editor buddy, James Ranson, once wrote a book called Don’t Write a Crappy Book. Then he brought together a veritable who’s who panel of guests. The experts donated their time and answered questions openly. James communicated his points while referencing credible resources in his niche. Sure, he could’ve leaned on his own education and experience to present facts, but sharing the same views as another expert carries mor