Non-Fiction Writing Workshop

Your path to a lucrative writing career

Created byDani Alcorn, Steve Alcorn

Last updated 1/2019

English

What you'll learn

Turn Your Idea Into a Non-Fiction Book
Different Types of Non-Fiction
Different Markets for Non-Fiction
How to Structure Your Non-Fiction
How to Create Non-Fiction that Sells
Polish Your Manuscript
Develop a Marketing Plan
Get Published!

Course content

3 sections • 38 lectures • 4h 35m total length

Introduction5:24
Welcome to the course! In this lesson, we'll introduce ourselves and explain the structure of the class.
What Is Non-Fiction?4:49
You'll learn the definition of non-fiction in this lesson.
Types of Non-Fiction3:39
This lesson explores the four main types of non-fiction.
Forms of Non-Fiction3:39
Non-fiction comes in many different forms. You'll learn which ones lend themselves well to creative (or narrative) non-fiction in this lesson.
Technical, Academic, and Reference9:16
Exploring Non-Fiction #1: Technical, Academic, and Reference
Topic Driven11:07
Exploring Non-Fiction #2: Topic Driven
Self-Help6:52
Exploring Non-Fiction #3: Self-Help
Short Forms4:35
Exploring Non-Fiction #4: Exploring Non-Fiction:
Criticism5:56
Exploring Non-Fiction #5: Criticism
Personal and Individual7:19
Exploring Non-Fiction #6: Personal and Individual
Non-Fiction for Children9:48
Exploring Non-Fiction #7: Non-Fiction for Children
Your Audience5:22
It's important to know who your audience is when writing non-fiction. This lesson discusses some things you should consider before you start writing.
Non-Fiction Organization6:27
You'll learn different strategies for organizing your work in this lesson.
Subjects4:05
What can non-fiction be about?
Narrative Non-Fiction11:28
This lesson explores narrative non-fiction and describes how it differs from works "based on a true story."
Putting Yourself Into Your Work5:08
In this lesson, you'll learn how you, as the author, can be present in your non-fiction.
Legal Issues5:49
This lesson examines the unique legal issues that can arise when writing non-fiction and provides tips for navigating them.
Research7:56
This lesson covers the pros and cons of different research methods you can use.
Our Favorites7:02
To get your creative juices flow, we'll share some of our favorite non-fiction books and what we love about them.

Organizing Your Writing3:06
Clarity is key. This lesson describes several different approaches you can take to organize your work.
Plot vs. Story4:35
Structuring Technique #1: Knowing the important difference between plot and story
Story Patterns6:52
Structuring Technique #2: Archetypal story patterns that repeat throughout time
Characters10:25
Structuring Technique #3: Knowing the people in your work
Three Act Structure4:31
Structuring Technique #4: Traditional Three Act Structure
Story Structuring Checkpoints16:19
Three Act Structure Deep Dive: Discover the nine checkpoints that make three act structure work
Framing Non-Fiction7:10
Structuring Technique #5: Discover ways you can frame the information in your work to keep readers engaged and interested
Scenes12:13
Structuring Technique #6: Explore how scenes work in non-fiction
Settings and Descriptions5:50
You'll learn techniques for writing vivid settings and descriptions in this lesson to keep your readers hooked.
Viewpoint and Tense10:41
In this lesson, you'll discover the impact viewpoint and tense can have on your work.
Dialogue7:43
Great dialogue is a cornerstone of fiction and non-fiction. You'll learn the do's and don'ts of great dialogue in this lesson.
Active Verbs and More6:07
You'll learn professional techniques to elevate the quality of your writing.
Your Manuscript7:42
In this lesson, you'll learn tips and tricks for completing (and revising!) your manuscript.
The Writing Process8:28
Explore the resources, software, and communities that can help you as you work on your manuscript.
Editing11:18
Good writing is re-writing! Learn what to look for as you polish your work.
Final Checks10:49
When you think your manuscript is ready to publish, you'll run through these final checks to make sure you have a professional quality product.

Requirements

Open to all aspiring writers, young or old, experienced or just getting started

Description

The BEST COURSE CHOICE for those with a book idea and a desire to get published!

In this lively and fun course, author and mentor Steve Alcorn shows you how to achieve success. During the past two decades, Steve and Dani have helped more than 30,000 aspiring writers structure their stories, and many are now in print. You can be next!

Why write non-fiction?

More than 75% of all books published are non-fiction. Publishers and readers are actively looking for new non-fiction titles, and they have a long shelf life, often selling well for decades. That means it's far easier to get non-fiction published, and to make money from it.

This workshop shows you how to select the right category and topic for your book, how to organize and write it, and how to get it published. Step by step instructions and clear explanations make it easy for you to get into print and start your career as a successful non-fiction author!

What are the requirements?

Open to all aspiring writers, young or old, experienced or just getting started

What am I going to get from this course?

38 lectures and 7 hours of content!
Downloadable, printable handouts and exercises
38 Discussion Areas where you can share your work and get feedback
Turn Your Idea Into a Non-Fiction Book
Polish Your Manuscript
Develop a Marketing Plan
Get Published!

What is the target audience?

First-Time Authors
If Your Manuscript Needs Polish
If Your Manuscript is Unfinished
Authors Who Want to Get Published

Who this course is for:

First-Time Authors
If Your Manuscript Needs Polish
If Your Manuscript is Unfinished
Authors Who Want to Get Published

Non-Fiction Writing Workshop

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Course content

Planning19 lectures • 2hr 6min

Writing16 lectures • 2hr 14min

Publishing3 lectures • 16min

Requirements

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