You Too Can Write A How-To Book (or eBook)

Are you aware that how-to books are among themedia? What are you good at - at work and/or at
easiest books to write? Yes, that's right, they reallyplay? On what subjects do friends, family members,
are!and co-workers constantly seek your advice and/or
After all, how hard can it be to write about somethingexpertise? Do you have valuable life experience to
you already know really well, something that you arebring to the table?
passionate about? Heck, you may not even need toNow that you've thought about it, I bet you're beginning
do any research! What other kind of author has thatto realize that you are indeed an "expert" on numerous
luxury?subjects - aren't you?
As I say on my ebook on the subject, I am a firmSeriously, whether you're an avid gardener, a fanatical
believer that 99% of people who have specificsports fan, an obsessed collector of "stuff", a jazz
knowledge of ANY subject, coupled with a passion topianist, a weekend carpenter, or a card maker; it
share that knowledge with others, are natural how-todoesn't matter what your subject. YOU ARE AN
authors.EXPERT at those things that you love and are good
In fact, as I state in the Introduction to my book...at doing.
"If you can organize your thoughts enough to explainVLE Does Count!
something to someone, and then write that down inWhatever you do, make sure you don't discount your
simple step-by-step terms, you too can be a how-toown personal "valuable life experience". In fact, VLE is
author."the basis for almost All self-help books. After all, what
That's right. How-to books can be written by anyoneare self-help books except "how-to" books about how
who is capable of writing down what they areto live life. And in these days of Oprah, Dr. Phil, Chicken
"speaking" as they explain to someone all aboutSoup Books, and Reality TV, I don't have to tell you
something that is near and dear to their heart.how marketable VLE is!
It really is that simple. And the beauty of writing how-toIn fact, it was Oprah who said you can "Turn your
books is that you already have the knowledge insidewounds into words".
of you!DON'T Underestimate Yourself...
Most how-to books are written by "experts" in aRemember, YOU DO NOT have to be the world's
particular subject. The cool part about this is that eachforemost authority on your particular subject(s). As
and every one of us is an expert in some, or manylong as you have a keen interest in your topic and
areas! And that includes you!have acquired an above average knowledge of it, you
YES, YOU ARE An Expert...are in a position to write about it from your own unique
Really, you are! You possess a unique combination ofperspective.
knowledge and valuable life experience that no oneBelieve me, there are thousands of people out there
else on this planet possesses. In fact, you are the onlyready and waiting to hear from people just like you
one truly qualified to write about your knowledge andwho offer new knowledge and fresh perspectives on
experience from your own unique perspective.your shared special area of interest.
And that last phrase - "from your own uniqueAll you need to be able to do is write down what
perspective" - is a very important one. It's importantwould naturally come out of your mouth if you were
because "how-to" books are all about people sharingexplaining your favorite subject to a friend, colleague,
their individual unique take on something. And it reallyor family member.
doesn't matter what that something is.BOTTOM LINE?
Think about it. What are your big interests and/orDon't sell yourself short. Five years ago I didn't even
activities in life? What's your favorite hobby, or yourknow what a "how-to book" was. Now I've written 12
preferred sport or leisure activity. What do you excelof them. Really!
in at the office? What books and magazines do youI'm willing to bet that you too have more "how-to"
seek out? What subjects are guaranteed to grab yourbooks in you than you ever imagined.
attention in any situation, or when depicted in theCopyright © Shaun R.