by Russel | Oct 30, 2022 | Nonfiction planning
Write where it’s hot! “Horses speak to me,” said the young woman on the couch. “They say I must write a book – but I have no clue where to begin.” I was at a dinner party and the woman, Anne, had overheard me talking with another guest... 
by Russel | Mar 12, 2022 | Nonfiction planning
State your brilliant book idea in just 3 sentences A premise is the main idea behind your story or writing project. In nonfiction, it takes the form of a two- to three-sentence statement of the book’s basic idea, usually identifying the central problem or question and... 
by Russel | Sep 9, 2021 | Nonfiction planning
An ultra-simple plan to get your nonfiction book started You’ve got ideas for a work of nonfiction, but how do you begin laying out the information in a cohesive narrative? One way is to borrow the basic three-act plot structure commonly used in fiction. Even...