Step 10. Working with the Publisher, Part 11 of 11

This is the last in my series of posts about how I got a non-fiction book published as a first-time author. If you haven’t seen the previous posts, here is where I stand in the timeline. [...]

Step 8. Writing the Tattoo Encyclopedia, Part 9 of 11

Although I am not a political fan, I do something that Ronald Reagan used to do. When he ran for election, he “ran scared.” It was his way of saying that he wasn’t going to lose because he was overconfident. When I write, I put my finger on the panic button, and I don’t let up until I’m done. That’s not my way of saying anything. It’s also not advice. That’s just the way I write. [...]

Step 1. A Fantabulous Idea for a Non-fiction Book, Part 2 of 11

Step 1 in getting a non-fiction book published is having an outstanding idea for a book. In fact, having many ideas is even better. I maintain a database where I file ideas, plans, and/or outlines as they occur. And while I think I’ve come up some good book ideas, they have not (yet) become books. [...]