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The Author Training Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Books That Sell Kindle Edition

by Nina Amir (Author), James Scott Bell (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 84 ratings
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If you want to write a book that's going to sell to both publishers and readers, you need to know how to produce a marketable work and help it become successful. It starts the moment you have an idea. That's when you begin thinking about the first elements of the business plan that will make your project the best it can be.

The reality is that you don't want to spend time and energy writing a book that will never get read. The way to avoid that is to create a business plan for your book, and evaluate it (and yourself) through the same lens that an agent or acquisitions editor would. The Author Training Manual will show you how to get more creative and start looking at your work with those high standards in mind.

Whether you're writing fiction or non-fiction, or intend to publish traditionally or self-publish, author Nina Amir will teach you how to conduct an effective competitive analysis for your work and do a better job at delivering the goods to readers than similar books that are already on the shelf.

Packed with step-by-step instructions, idea evaluations, sample business plans, editor and agent commentaries, and much more, The Author Training Manual provides the information you need to transform from aspiring writer to career author.

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"In The Author's Training Manual, Amiroffers aspiring authors a sure-fire way to evaluate themselves and their book ideas to increase their odds of producing books that attract bothpublishers and readers. She offers them a process by which they can tell if they have an idea that will stand up against the thousands of otherbooks published every year--and if they, as authors, can stand upagainst the other authors willing to do whatever it takes to get theirbooks out in front of readers in their market. In the competitivepublishing world, aspiring authors need an edge. This book and theprocess it offers, provide just that." - Dan Poynter, author of The Self-Publishing Manual and 132 other books

"If you're aspiring to success in writing and publishing, Nina's guideshould help hugely in developing an approach that's both realistic andprofessional." - Aaron Shepard, author of The Business of Writing for Children and From Word to Kindle

The Author Training Manual lifts the fog of confusion around getting published and illuminatesevery nonfiction and fiction writer's need to create a plan, keep ontrack, navigate all publishing options, tackle promotion, openpossibilities for sales and, plain and simple, succeed as an author.This is the book I've been waiting for to recommend to all editingclients and writers." - Elizabeth Lyon, author of Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write and Crafting Titles

"An extraordinarily helpful guide for writers who want to take control oftheir own career and destiny. This book is full of simple tips everyonewriting a book can use." - Chuck Sambuchino, author, and editor of Guide To Literary Agents

Becoming a successfully published author requires a lot more than simply writing a book. The Author Training Manual provides the specific steps necessary for both fiction and non-fiction writers alike in an upbeat and empowering style." - Martha Alderson, author of The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master

"If you are serious about getting published, you will stand out from yourcompetition by using all of the resources at your disposal to setyourself apart in the most positive way. Nina Amir's approach taps intoyour natural creativity and applies it to the important businessconsiderations that will help get your book in the marketplace." - Sheree Bykofsky, Literary Agent and co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published, 5th Edition

"Finally a book that offers indie publishers a tool for becoming savvy businesspeople. Fiction and nonfiction authors alike will benefit from The Author Training Manual, which shows them how to create a business plan for a book that cansucceed in the marketplace. A good idea is great; a marketable one isbetter." - Jim Kukral, author of Attention! This Book Will Make You Money and founder of The Author Marketing Club

"One of the most important things an author can do for themselves is toprepare to become published and to succeed in this role, which takesmore than just writing a good book. It takes a solid plan. If you wantthe tools to succeed no matter what or how you plan to publish, this isthe book you want to read." - Penny C Sansevieri, CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., adjunct professor NYU and author of Red Hot Internet Publicity

From the Author

Someone on Twitter once asked, "Why isn't there a manual for authors?" At the time, none existed. Now one does.

I wish I'd had this manual when I started out as an aspiring author, butI'm so pleased to provide it to you so you can discover quickly what ittook me so many years to learn.

If you've read How to Blog a Book, you'll find that The Author Training Manual takes you on an in-depth journey through what I previously called "theproposal process." In fact, I've written an entire book based on onechapter from my previous book. Why? Because what I now call "the AuthorTraining Process" is such an important aspect of becoming an author andproducing a marketable book. Indeed, used correctly, it does, indeed,train you to become a successful author--one who sells books.

I hope you'll purchase The Author Training Manual and do just that: train yourself to succeed as an independentlypublished or traditionally published author. If you do, you will enjoythe opportunity to share your message or story and actually make ameaningful impact on readers' lives and a positive difference in theworld.

Go Achieve More Inspired Results,

Nina Amir

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IPSCOQW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Writer's Digest Books (February 18, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 976 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 84 ratings

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Nina Amir

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Nina Amir is known as the Inspiration to Creation Coach because she helps her clients combine their passion and purpose so they Achieve More Inspired Results. It’s Nina’s mission to help people step into the best version of themselves, fulfill their purpose, and achieve their potential as they create fully lived lives.

Nina is a hybrid author who has self-published 18 books and had as many as 12 books on Amazon Top 100 lists and six on the same bestseller list (Authorship) at the same time. Her traditionally published books include How to Blog a Book, The Author Training Manual and Creative Visualization for Writers. She is currently working on a book about “authoring change.”

Nina is one of 800 elite Certified High Performance Coaches working around the world. In this capacity, she strives to help people get from where they are to where they want to be in life faster than they thought possible and without anything getting in the way.

As an Author Coach, Nina supports writers on the journey to successful authorship. Some of her clients have sold 300,000+ copies of their books, landed deals with major publishing houses, and created thriving businesses around their books. She is the creator of a proprietary Author Training curriculum for writers and other coaches.

She is an international speaker and award-winning journalist and blogger as well as the founder of National Nonfiction Writing Month, the Nonfiction Writers’ University. and the Inspired Creator Community.

For more information, visit www.ninaamir.com.

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Customers find the book helpful, practical, and informative for aspiring authors. They also describe the author as positive, encouraging, and realistic. Readers describe the book as a valuable tool for any aspiring author.

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Customers find the book helpful for aspiring authors. They appreciate the exercises the author provides to help them prepare each piece of the book. Readers also mention the book is practical and one of the best resources for self-publishing. They mention each chapter includes suggested reading that gives more information about the topic.

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Stella Carrier
5.0 out of 5 stars Aspiring Writer’s Class in Book Form?
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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Please know that I’m grateful for many of the things I have in my life, but I enjoy writing stories (regardless of the outcome of me doing so) because they safely help me connect with my spirit more And writing multiple tales that spring from creativity help me feel Alive. I already have AN outline mapped for my story on top of the weekly stories (ideally At least 4 times a week but definitely At least 3) that I intend to write for practice each week. Anyhow, This Author Training Manual; A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Books That Sell by Nina Amir (forward by James Scott Bell) contains some helpful information for writing ideas such As;
The Competitive Analysis and How It Helps Angle Your Book (starts on page 74)
Reading Resources (page 84)
Places to build your platform (starts on page 128)
Putting Promotion into Action (starts on page 142)
Sample of An Author Business Proposal (page 184) and more
comparing the competition And if your idea is unique And necessary pages 216)- the reason why I respectfully disagree with this Angle is because I read in Another book (A spiritual book but still published nonetheless) that two writers could be coming from both Angles And there was An implication of different levels of popularity but that both could still have the potential to provide writing with A purpose to their Audiences because they would be reaching out in different ways And through their perspectives. I understand that the Authors have only good intentions with this Advice; it is just that I felt the need to imply why what is on page 216 could be interpreted subjectively instead of just objectively.
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Serafina Mezzanotte
4.0 out of 5 stars Delivers what it promises
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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I have read many marketing manuals, and while some of them are good, many of them are only so-so. Though The Author Training Manual is about writing books, it still has a lot of tips that lead to success in general, just like a good marketing book should. For instance, the development of an "Author's Attitude" which means cultivating the essential characteristics of Willingness, Optimism, Objectivity and Tenacity, which she calls WOOT!

This is a fun approach that makes this relatable. She offers nine steps to be successful as you try to not only write a book but write one that sells. For instance, along with the "author attitude" you must #2, Know Your Book and Why Someone Would Want to Buy It. She really digs in to encourage you to #3, Analyze How Many People Really Might Buy Your Book, and check out what the competition is doing. Not only is this setting up a realistic outlook, it's giving you concrete steps to take to take action and build your platform. She offers strategies to help change your vision along the way if necessary in order to reach your goals, like #6, Decide If Your Book's Content Matches Your Initial Vision. Finally, she approaches how to find a good publisher. I found the author positive and encouraging while also realistic, which is really important. I think any aspiring author will find something to enjoy and benefit from in this book.
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jksmith4
5.0 out of 5 stars Hands-on options as well
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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If you are looking to make the transition from just free writing to becoming a published author, this book provides you some answers. Nina Amir had taken her experiences and knowledge and turned it into a book to help others. The book is set up like a manual in nine steps. Some of the information in this book is similar to information I have read in other books. This tells me that they steps to success were not just found by one writer but obviously multiple. Like other authors I have read from, Nina also states that in order to make it the success really starts with a good attitude and confidence for success. One of her step was to find a reason why your book is different than your competitions and expand from that. Her book was a different set up and was pretty simple to follow. First there was the manual, then was the samples, and ending with training exercises. I enjoyed the exercise activities, probably because I am a teacher and a hands-on one at that and so that was my best way of understanding what the author was talking about. The book was also organized well enough that if you were struggling on a step it was pretty easy to flip to whichever you were in need of. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to write a book and become published, or even an English teacher for ideas on how to encourage students for their writing.
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J. Levin
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a MUST READ for nonfiction writers.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
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This is a well written, comprehensive book that delivers everything it promises. It will walk you step-by-step through the process of preparing a nonfiction book proposal. Whether you are planning on self-publishing or conventional publishing, you need a proposal to clarify and solidify the project. The proposal will help you clarify the details of your project and serve as a guide to keep you on track.
This book will clarify the nature and value of the proposal and support you in its preparation section by section. It will serve as a coach, explaining what you need to do an why each step of the way. There are several exercises that the author provides to help you in preparing each piece of the proposal. By the time you have them all done, you have the outline of your proposal set and some of the details in place.
Why would you try to take a project like this without the support of an excellent guide? Don't let yourself get lost, Take your travel guide with you. You won't regret it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great for the upstart non-fiction author
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015
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I read this book because it was referred to me by another writing friend. I found the chapter on building a platform to be informative and the encouragement to build an authorpreneur attitude was interesting and good information. The rest felt like it was geared %100 for non-fiction authors, despite the title, which we later found out the publisher decided on, not the author. It showed. Blatantly. While I had hoped to find information to help me get published, very little of what I read from the other chapters was new to me. If you haven't started writing yet, this is a good book to start with. If you write non-fiction, this could be a good guide. If you write fiction and have done some research on what it takes to get published, you will find the information in this book lacking the depth you are looking for.
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Georgia H.
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Gwynneth White
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Motivational.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2014
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The author, Nina Amir, covers everything from building a winning attitude, to evaluating your book and its market so you can publish successfully. Truthfully, a lot of the motivational stuff was very familiar, but it certainly didn't harm to hear it again.

What I really liked about the book, though, is that it comes with worksheets. Now I'm not a great 'worksheeter', lacking the necessary patience to make them sing for me. This time I have been meticulous, and guess what? Surprise, surprise, I got TONS from the process
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2015
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Excellent book with a different angle on showing authors how to property "do their business"
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tullibody
5.0 out of 5 stars nice one nina
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2014
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