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How to Write a Non-fiction book in 60 Days
Ideal for consultants, workshop leaders, speakers, freelance writers or anyone with a great  idea who wants to write a solid first draft of a non-fiction book - in 60 days

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Itching to write a non-fiction book? No matter what you want to write, you’ll learn how to take your book from inspiration to completion in days, not years. Written by successful freelance writer, author and writing instructor Paul Lima, How To Write A Non-fiction Book In 60 Days comes complete with practical information and writing exercises that will help you define your purpose, audience and scope. Then the book takes you, step-by-step, through the process required to move from idea to a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline to a solid first draft - in 60 days. The book will also show you how to write each chapter, from outline point to point. In addition, How To Write A Non-fiction Book In 60 Days includes two bonus chapters: one on constructing effective sentences and paragraphs and one on self-publishing.

How To Write A Non-fiction Book In 60 Days is ideal for consultants, workshop leaders, speakers, PhD students, professors, freelance writers or anyone with a great idea who wants to  write a solid, focused first draft of a non-fiction book, major research report, white paper or academic thesis - in 60 days.

Paul Lima is the author of eight non-fictions books, each one written in under 60 days. Three of his books are now used as University textbooks. Paul is also a freelance writer and business writing instructor.
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    - E-book (PDF): $CDN9.95 (includes GST); $US7.95
    - Paperback: $CND29.95 (incl. GST, S&H)
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How to Write a Non-Fiction Book in 60 Days "I stayed up all night and read your book. I tossed a book I have been working on for months and started from scratch--following your process and using all my previous research. I started writing this morning following the guidelines in your book and am off to a great start."
- Lynda Morris, Being The Best - Business Owner & Employee Adviser & Coach

“This book is a must-read for budding authors. Paul breaks down the unwieldy task of writing a book into manageable chunks. He also includes fun pre-writing exercises such as freefall, clustering and brainstorming that separate the left side and right sides of the brain. He teaches us that, by doing so, we actually become better writers and editors.”
- Grace Cherian, Professional Copywriter

What does it take to write a non-fiction book in 60 days?

 It takes an idea.
How To Write A Non-Fiction Book In 60 Days spells out in detail the process required to move from your idea to a solid first draft of your book — in 60 days.
It takes purpose.
How To Write A Non-Fiction Book In 60 Days will help you clearly define your purpose so you can focus on achieving what you set out to do.

It takes knowledge of your reader.
How To Write A Non-Fiction Book In 60 Days will help you ascertain what your readers know, and what they need to know, so you can logically present the information required to meet their expectations.
    It takes time.
    How To Write A Non-Fiction Book In 60 Days will show you how to use your time productively to brainstorm all you need to know about your subject matter, to organize your thoughts and to outline your book before you write. And it will show you how to write effectively and efficiently from outline point to outline point, until you complete a solid first draft of your book — in 60 working days (working about 2 to 4 hours per day).

    Do you have a book just waiting to come out? Are you procrastinating because you think it will take you years to write it? This book will show you how to write a comprehensive first draft - a draft you can send to an agent or  publisher or one you can edit and self-publish - in 60  days.
  • What other readers have said:
    "You take, what is to most people, a big, hairy, scary project and break it down into a process that seems almost mundane in its simplicity. All of a sudden writing a book is possible." - Angie Gallop, author of The PWAC Guide to Roughing it in the Market

     I was struggling to find a book that simply sets out how to write a non-fiction book. I wanted a methodology that is proven to work, and I have found it in Paul's excellent book. Paul takes the best techniques out there (freefall/stream of consciousness writing, clustering/mind mapping) and integrates them into a logical system that is easy to follow. I am now on my way to getting my first draft together and I can see light at the end of the tunnel. My writing project has become less fearful thanks to Paul. -     James Foucar

    "60 Days is encouraging and positive and would allow someone who has good writing skills to believe that they could in fact write a book. It gives a clear and concise listing of the tasks needed to write a book, and then provides the tools needed to complete the tasks." - Johanna Bertin M.S.W., R.S.W., medical social worker and freelance writer/author

    "I am in the midst of writing my second book and     How To Write A Non-Fiction Book In 60 Days     gave me a serious energy boost. I have been a bit intimidated by the thought of writing a 75,000-word book and reading your book has given me the tools I need to complete it. Our techniques are similar, but yours have obviously been developed and fine-tuned and they really helped me!" - Heather Cook, author of Rookie Reiner (due out in Fall 2008 from Trafalgar Square Books) and The Green Stable (due out in 2009 from Storey Publishing). 

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