Why
Miss the Mark -- Write a Better Book, Part 2
For unpublished non-fiction writers, or authors who want to improve
Capture
ideas on paper as soon as they appear. Jot down one-liners, or
outlines to sit down and build on, later. Waiting for the right
feeling to write is always a bad plan. You want to stay on target by
staying focused. The more you practice discipline, the better you get
at it.
Continually
ask yourself questions about your subject, and find the answers.
Focus without interruption, and put it into writing.
Bounce
ideas, and verbiage off others, and ask them to verify the clarity of
your message. You may want to limit this exercise to those most
trusted friends, family, and colleagues. Also gain insight from a
variety of people familiar in the field. Be bold. Tell them are you
are writing a book, and ask for an interview. Obtain permission to
quote them in your book. Believe me, they will like the possibility
of having their name, and quote in a published book.
Think,
stay focused, while using your creative thinking abilities. You can
go a little crazy with your ideas, but always come back to reality.
Always come back to the bottom line. Strive for perfection, but don’t
get hung up on it. Leave in tact what is inevitably ambiguous about
your topic. Every topic has gray areas. You should write about any
contradictions in the field, as well as proven theories.
Never
stop learning, and growing as you write. If you cannot seem to
develop an idea, leave it, and go on to something else. You can
always come back to it, or discard the idea, altogether.
List
your priorities. Know yours talents, weaknesses, strengths, and
knowledge. Fill in the rest with footnoted materials. We are
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