Bring your Non-Fiction Book to Life with Maggie Hamilton (SOLD OUT)
Learn how to make your work relevant and captivating - how to arrive at your own voice, and weave in the voices of others - what to leave in and what to take out, and what mistakes non-fiction writers make.
Learn how to get clear about who your book is for, and to be sure you’ve got this right. Learn the secrets of a punchy opening, and how to draw up a solid chapter plan. Find out why layering is so important, and what you can do when a chapter or section feels a bit thin. Are case studies worth considering, and if so, how might you weave them in?
Should you use endnotes? What are the rules, when interviewing others? What are you looking for when asking for feedback? What are the essential tips needed to edit your work? And how do you put together a punchy proposal for publishers?
When:
Format: Online via Zoom
Who Is It For: Beginner and intermediate writers
Session Details:
Session 1:
- Who is your book for – how to ensure you’ve got this right
- How to draw up a solid chapter plan
- Working with your content
- What to leave in and what to ditch
- How to recognise clunky text
- Why strong introductions matter
- The secrets of a punchy opening
Session 2:
- When a chapter or section feels a bit thin
- Using case studies
- When interviewing others
- Why layering is important
- How to keep readers with you to the last page
- Essential editing tips
- What you’re looking for when soliciting feedback
- Why endnotes help keep your text moving
- Arriving at a workable manuscript structure
- Knowing when your manuscript is complete