Learn how to write a “how-to” book. You can write a “how-to” book and enjoy the prestige and profits that come from being an author. You can change your life by writing a nonfiction book. There are many books about how to write books. This one starts with motivation, then takes you step-by-step through the book creation process, from money making ideas based on your existing knowledge--to the research process, writing and editing and the steps needed to publish both print and e-books. Help me write a book! That is a statement I have heard many times in my 30 plus years as a writer, editor and publisher. I offer mentoring services for writers at www.BookPublishingMentor.com. Now, essential information I have been providing to my clients about how to write a book is now available at your finger tips in this book. This may be the most comprehensive book of its kind. You can learn how to write nonfiction with the knowledge you already have. You don't need to purchase dozens of books about researching, writing, editing, publishing, and doing print book or ebook promotion. This single source provides you the guidance and resources you need to help fulfill your dreams of being an author. Just some of the important and exciting things you will learn... • Why anyone can write a book based on knowledge they already have • How to prepare for publishing success • How to determine the market for your book before you start • What sells best and why • How to tap experience you have • How to do formal research • How to conduct interviews • The secret of writing, even though you may not consider yourself a writer • How to be an interesting writer • How to find time to write • How to edit your own manuscript • Why you want to beware of false ideas about “self-publishing” • The differences between traditional publishing, vanity publishing and indie publishing • How to design covers for maximum impact • Details about how to publish a how to book • Details about how to create print books • Details about how to create e-books • Publishing profit centers beyond books • Illusions about book selling • Why a website should be the nexus of your book selling efforts • Top 12 ways to promote your book • How to get found on Amazon.com • How to get endorsements • How to promote your book on the radio • How to use social media • Motivation and inspiration to keep you going. Plus hundreds of “tips and tricks” to help you achieve success. This book is more than just how to write a book. It provides the information you need to research, write, publish, promote and sell a how to book. D. L. Hughes has worked as a journalist, writer, editor and publisher for over three decades. He has written a wide range of material including online content, magazine articles, documentary film scripts and fiction and nonfiction books. In his years as a journalist, he covered news stories in over two dozen countries. Hughes has two graduate degrees and has taught at media conferences and at colleges and universities both in the US and overseas. He offers author services at VelocityWriting.com and teaches people how to make money blogging at BloggingSuccessPlan.com.