What does it take to write an extraordinary nonfiction book? It takes more than a good idea and a flash of insight to write a book. Aspiring authors must also understand the publishing process, build writing skills, and develop business savvy. Write Your Book Now! A Handbook for Writers, Authors, and Self-Publishers combines three separate e-books into one definitive instructional manual on how to create a well-written, beautifully designed, successful nonfiction book. In a nutshell, there are three essential building blocks both novice and experienced authors need to write exceptional books: 1. Process–the fundamentals of writing, publishing, and promoting your nonfiction book 2. Skills–tools of the trade that will help you become proficient in the art and craft of writing 3. Business savvy–what it takes to turn your passion for writing into a successful business Here are some of the valuable insights you will gain from Write Your Book Now! Everything authors need to know about nonfiction books No matter where you are on your journey to write an extraordinary book, just follow the road signs to take you to your destination. If you are a new author, you'll find everything it takes to get off to a good start and where to go if you need a little help. If you already have some experience, this is your chance to review every step in the writing-publishing-promotion process. What separates the pros from the amateurs Writing is both art and craft: art takes imagination and style; craft requires skills. You know you need writing skills, but there are others that are just as important. This section will help you develop and hone the self-discipline you need to keep writing, make the best use of words and time, learn to live with criticism (which get easier over time), and other parts of the process you may never have thought of as skills. The business side of writing books If you are an author who hopes to sell your books, you are also an entrepreneur. In this section, you will learn how to set up your solo business and run it from home; take on and balance the demanding roles of author, business manager, and marketer; master new technology and social media; select the right business advisors; and most important, run a successful business as an author-entrepreneur. "If you have ever considered writing a book, you need to read and keep as a reference Bobbi Linkemer's Write Your Book Now! Bobbi has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all phases of book production: writing, editing, publishing and promoting nonfiction books. Most important, she is a book coach who will help lead you through the process of getting your book written and promoted in a successful way." --Kevin and Glenda Abney Authors of Celebrating Lincoln's Legacy " Bobbi Linkemer did it again. After writing and publishing twenty-three books and countless articles; teaching, ghostwriting, editing, and mentoring; she wrote her definitive book on the publishing business. This is a blueprint for novices, experienced authors, and creative entrepreneurs. It takes you by the hand and lets you know what to expect and what is expected of you in a clear, concise, easy-to-understand format." --Felicia Graber Author of Amazing Journey: Metamorphosis of a Hidden Child In a sense, this book has been in the works for many years. It brings together in one place the most important aspects of being an excellent writer, author, and self-publisher. If these are among your goals, here is what you can expect to find within its pages: (1) what to do when you need a little help (2) six steps to writing, publishing, and promoting your nonfiction book (3) the skills that will help you excel at your craft (4) how to turn writing books into a successful business(5) ninety-five ways to stay motivated until your book is written, published, and sold I have been a professional writer for close to fifty years and, during much of that time, have had the privilege of helping many writers write and publish their work. I have written twenty-four books, ten of which are on writing. My passion is helping writers at all levels to convey their messages through books, which my roles as a writing coach, ghostwriter, and editor allow me to pursue.  Bobbi Linkemer is a writing coach, ghostwriter, editor, as well as the author of twenty-three books under her own name. Her passion is helping writers at all levels to convey their messages through books. To that end, she has: * Taught Writing, Publishing, & Promoting a Nonfiction Book at the Continuing Education Division of Meramec Community College in St. Louis, Missouri (2004-2011) * Launched LinkUp Publishing, a small publisher for new authors (2010-2014) * Developed and mounted How to Write, Publish, & Promote a Nonfiction Book, an online course for aspiring authors (2013) and seven module-length, short courses individual aspects of the writing-publishing-promotion process (2014) * Guided twenty-seven published authors through the steps of