Category Archives: writing style

Elements of an Effective Non-Fiction Book

Posted on February 28, 2016 by bob lucas

For over four decades, I have led workshops and given presentations to thousands of people. Since 1994, I have captured key points of my research and training session content in more than thirty non-fiction books. The following are two approaches that I … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block Quotation – Norman Mailer

Posted on March 15, 2015 by bob lucas

Many new and experienced authors occasionally experience writer’s block from time to time. This seeming inability to come up with a topic or words to say related to it can be caused be numerous things. For example, inexperience or lack … Continue reading →

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Editing and Rewriting Are Essential Parts of Writing A Book or Article

Posted on September 4, 2014 by bob lucas

Whether you are doing nonfiction writing or fiction, you likely want the finished piece to be the best possible. To ensure that this is the case, you have to face the reality that you will need to spend times on … Continue reading →

Tips On Becoming a Writer and Writing A Book

Posted on April 13, 2014 by bob lucas

Many people want to learn how to write a book. Becoming a writer can be a fun and rewarding career if you take the time required to learn basic writing skills, such as, grammar, syntax, punctuation, proofreading, and editing. Some other things that … Continue reading →

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4 Tips to Improve the Success of Your Nonfiction Books

Posted on November 8, 2013 by bob lucas

If you write nonfiction books designed for personal and professional development, information or reference, textbooks, or self-help you should plan your approach to content development and page layout before you begin to write. To do this should be done in … Continue reading →

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Tips for Nonfiction Writers

Posted on July 23, 2013 by bob lucas

Every nonfiction author has his or her own style and approach to writing. It does not really matter how you write as long as you DO write on a regular basis. By regular, I suggest daily. Someone asked me not … Continue reading →

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Communicate Effectively to Your Nonfiction Readers

Posted on July 18, 2013 by bob lucas

One key to successfully writing nonfiction is to provide timely, accurate and, in some cases, detailed information on your topic, written in a reader-friendly format. For the latter point, find your own writers voice (what and how you will deliver your … Continue reading →

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Adding Credibility to Nonfiction Books by Quoting Experts

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bob lucas

Nonfiction authors must be conscious of the desire of their readers to gain new cutting-edge ideas or substantiate what they believe or what they are looking for. While nonfiction readers search out thought leaders in a given industry for the latest, greatest strategies … Continue reading →

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Developing Your Writers Voice or Style

Posted on July 10, 2013 by bob lucas

Each writer and author has a message that she or he wants to communicate to readers. He or she must also find his or her own unique approach to sharing ideas, stories, and information with readers in a manner that … Continue reading →

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