Non-Fiction Writing - 10 Essentials from Dawn Groves

Last night I started a Non-Fiction Writing class with Dawn Groves.  Readers will remember that Dawn taught a great class on blogging; in fact, this blog is a direct result from her class.

Here are 10 great takeaways from Dawn on becoming a successful non-fiction:

1. Stop waiting
2. Commit
3. Configure your data management system.  Hard copy, interviews (mp3 and transcription), websites, blogs, periodicals and books, aggregator websites and misc. data.
4. Plan for a goal and then release it. (Construct a timeline, word count goal, and outline.)
5. Submerge and indulge (Research).
6. Keep an idea pad handy.
7. Prepare for distractions.
8. Cultivate strong readers.
9. Establish an on-line presence,  preferably a blog and twitter account.
10. Join  www.writersmarket.com

Note:  I think I've found my non-fiction book combining what I've learned from urban farming, mental illness and finding personal peace.  Now to put these steps to use and get this done by August 1, 2012!