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7 Easy Ways to Stamp Pro on Your Self
Published Book
 Have
you picked up a book to read and noticed a wall of text or
a confusing order? Did it inspire you to read on? Or did it
cause you to lose heart and put the book down?
The truth is poor organization is a turn off
to most book readers. Chances are the author does not get
a second chance. Not many will wade through sloppy book writing
and organization to get to the real message.
Excellent book organization pulls your readers
in for the read. Whether you are writing solutions for your
clients in the work field or inspirational tips for the volunteers
in a cause, your well organized words will work powerfully
for you.
Ready to write a book your readers love to
read? Start with this short checklist to translate your professionalism
to more profits. Then write your ticket to success through
a well organized book.
1. Write attention grabbing chapter
titles. Do your chapter titles do their job? I mean
do they help explain what's in your book? Do they capture
the interest, engage, or shock the senses of your potential
reader. Chapter titles set the stage for your potential audience.
They work to grab your potential reader by the collar and
pull them in for the read.
2. Craft easily noticed headlines.
Add magnetic pulling power and punch to every chapter that
will help get your message read. Use your headlines to create
excitement, anticipation and enthusiasm for more. Express
the heart and passion of your message through your headlines.
3. Write body copy that aids readability.
Aim for short sentences and paragraphs. Slash your
sentences to under 15-17 words. Don't bog your readers with
complex sentences. Remember multiple phrases slow your reader's
comprehension. Make it easy. Get to the point fast.
4. Use sub-headings and bullets to
further organize. Don't forget to use your title
writing skill for your chapter sub-headings. Even bullet points
will have pulling power if they are developed correctly. Take
every opportunity to keep leading your reader along with attention
keeping sub-headings and bullets.
5. Insert graphics that explain not
distract. Choose your graphics carefully. They must
flow with the theme of your book. Make them further explain
your topic. If you choose graphics poorly, they end up distracting
your reader. Distracted readers may fall asleep and miss your
important message.
6. Develop pull quotes that summarize.
Use pull quotes sparingly but do use them. To make an important
point in your chapter, put it in the pull quote. Many times
your readers will read the pull quotes first. Then you get
to emphasize the point again when they're reading the regular
part of the chapter.
7. Apply white space. Never
make your book look like a wall of text. You will frighten
lots of readers away and they may never read your message.
Most readers start out as skimmers. Your job is to snag their
attention with your well organized copy including white space
and attention grabbing headlines throughout your book.
Are
you ready to stamp pro on your self published book? Remember
to write sizzling chapter titles, craft easily noticed headlines,
write body copy that aids readability, use sub-headings to
further organize, insert graphics that explain, develop pull
quotes to summarize important points and don't forget white
space. Now go; write a book your readers will love to read
and make us all proud!
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