We strongly suggest the following structure as
a way to effectively deliver your information readers need.
1.
Benefit rich title. Take the benefit you
decided on in question 3 of "Defining
Your Market" above and make that your title. This will
tell people right away what your book is about and what it
will do for them, enticing them to read your book.
2.
Focus on the reader. Write an introductory
paragraph that describes what the problem is the reader has,
what will happen if they don't solve that problem, and the
solution they want is important.
3.
Remind. As you write, remind the reader of
their anxiety, and that all they need to do is read on.
4.
Build trust. Establish a relationship with
your reader, and be honest. Step by step tell them what, how
and
when to
do the things they need to do, and when NOT to do them. Give
details and supply essential information. Providing "tips" can
help readers take their problem solving to a new level, or
at least make them feel like they are.
5.
Remind of the reward. In your conclusion,
remind the reader of what happens when they follow your directions,
and
what
will
happen if they don't. Go through the lessons they learned and
what they got from it. Congratulate them on reaching the end.
6.
Provide resources. Give
your readers resources for solving similar problems. Become
the expert in the subject you chose
to write
about.
When your book is published with us we add other books and/or
products to your list of resources so readers can continue
being satisfied.
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