Product Description

Every year tens of thousands of non-fiction books and hundreds of thousands of articles make it into print. It's a much bigger market than that for short stories and novels, the competition is less fierce and your chances of success are far higher. There are plenty of options for the enthusiastic hobbyist, the knowledgeable insider or someone who can simply do their research properly. All it needs is a slice of talent, some determination, a smidgen of self-discipline and the advice contained in these pages. The topics covered include: Thinking like a professional writer; Developing and honing ideas; Find out outlets for your work; Research for books and articles; Selling your work; Approaching publishers and editors; Writing a book proposal; Additional income for non-fiction writers; and, presenting your work professionally.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #172572 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Nicholas Corder trained and worked as a teacher for many years, before managing an adult education centre in the south of England. He gained an MA in Creative Writing and is currently a freelance writer, having had several books and plays published, as well as hundreds of articles for a wide range of magazines. He also teaches creative writing courses