I want to write a nonfictional book and I need someone to help me with the following
Planning:
Walk me through the step-by-step process of writing, publishing, and promoting a nonfiction book
Help me articulate clearly and concisely what the book is about and determine if I have a saleable idea
Guide me through planning and writing a proposal to answer the questions I have to answer for any publisher or agent
Writing:
Explain the structure of a nonfiction book and how the parts fit together
Help me organize ideas, research, main points, and written material
Guide me through the many ways to research the topic
Help me create a writing plan, set realistic deadlines, and create a schedule for meeting them
Help me find my unique voice and polish my writing
Assist me in making the book accessible, inspirational, entertaining, educational, practical, etc.
Editing:
Help me develop the book from my original idea through the outline, rough drafts, and revisions to polished manuscript
Provide feedback and advice on flow, grammar, substance, and writing style
Point out inconsistencies, word repetition, weak vocabulary, and lack of clarity
Note particular strengths in organization, writing, expression, and attainment of my purpose
Professional assistance:
Discuss the kinds of help from other professionals you might need to augment your own efforts
Research and recommend experts in all book-related fields, from graphic designers to indexers
Production:
Explain what the production step is all about, what decisions I will make if I self-publish, and what the responsibilities of a conventional publisher are
Brainstorm those choices with me
Help me through each of the steps involved in production
Publishing:
Clarify available publishing options and help to decide which is best for me
Determine if I need an agent and help to find one
Help select and contact appropriate publishers for my genre
Guide in dealing with editors assigned by conventional publishers
Promotion:
Explore with me the many ways to market and promote my book
Help me build a platform for my writing topic
Evaluate my manuscript
Bonus features:
Motivate me and keep me focused
Become a support system and partner in the book-writing process
Be fully committed to helping me write and produce a successful book
Be first in line at my book signing, hope so!