From Concept to Outline: The Non-Fiction Author's Roadmap

Unlike generic writing programs, this course focuses on the essential pre-writing phase that many first-time authors mistakenly rush through or skip entirely. With personalized guidance from a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, you'll learn how to build the strategic foundation that determines your book's success.

This course is specifically designed for professionals, thought leaders, and experts who want to leverage their knowledge into a powerful business asset that aligns perfectly with their brand, business goals, and target audience.

What You'll Gain:

• Strategic Direction: Discover how to position your book within the marketplace to maximize its impact on your business and personal brand
• Clear Structure: Transform scattered ideas into a compelling, reader-friendly outline that creates the perfect foundation for writing
• Professional Guidance: Benefit from the same pre-writing strategy process used by a bestselling ghostwriter for over 50 published non-fiction books
• Market Positioning: Understand how to make your book stand out in the marketplace while staying true to your goals and passions
• A Rock-Solid Foundation: Complete the essential pre-work that many first-time authors skip—and later regret

Course Features:

• Two 60-minute One-on-One Coaching Calls with Amelia Forczak
• Professional Editing of Your Back Jacket Copy to create a compelling book description
• Practical Exercises that build your book chapter by chapter
• Detailed Module Guides covering everything from strategic positioning to writing logistics
• Mobile App Access for learning on the go

Course Curriculum:

Module 1: Aligning Your Book with Your Business

Learn to strategically position your book by understanding author branding, establishing clear goals, identifying your ideal reader, and creating a cohesive strategy that supports your larger professional objectives.

Module 2: Collecting the Pieces

Develop a success mindset, craft compelling title and subtitle options, create professional back jacket text, and complete a comprehensive "brain dump" to capture all your potential content.

Module 3: Avoiding Common Structural Pitfalls

Identify and fix the five most common organizational mistakes that derail first-time authors, including content overlap, authenticity balance, relevance issues, depth vs. breadth problems, and pacing challenges.

Module 4: Creating Your Chapter Structure

Transform your raw ideas into a logical chapter framework, assess your content distribution, determine optimal book length, and sequence your material for maximum reader engagement.

Module 5: Developing Your Writing Plan

Set realistic writing goals, understand the complete workflow from draft to publication, and master the logistics and technology that will streamline your writing process.

Module 6: Enhancing Your Content Through Interviews

Learn why and how to incorporate expert interviews, conduct effective interview sessions, and navigate the legal aspects of citations, copyrights, and permissions.