Nonfiction - How To Figure Out What To Write About

Writing a book in the nonfiction arena can be a great way to break into publishing. The competition for fiction books is not only fierce, but the opportunities are limited compared to nonfiction. Writing a book that is nonfiction can include biographies, “How to” manuals, reference books, and any facts based book. nnWhat nonfiction topic should you consider when writing a book? The topics for writing a book that are nonfiction in nature is virtually endless. The key is to find a niche that is underserved or not served at all. For example, new products and services are introduced into the market everyday. Perhaps you have a simple method regarding these services and the current information on the service is difficult to understand. Consider writing a book that presents your simpler method.nnWriting a book can not only expand on previously created products and services, but delve into emerging areas of science. Let’s say you have an avid interest in writing a book about a specific health ailment. You want to write a book that provides easy to understand information to the average person. If you want to do this you must take the following items into consideration: the current availability of books on this topic, the potential market, and your qualifications to write this book.nnFirst, conduct extensive research about the proposed topic. Consult the library, book stores, and Internet to see what books are available on this topic. Will your proposed book about this topic add new information and/or a new slant on the topic? Consumers are interested in new and unique perspectives on a topic.nnSecond, determine if there is a strong enough market to support writing a book on this topic. Is your topic so narrow that your book would only be of interest to a small number of consumers?nnThird, when writing a nonfiction book you must back up your writing not only with facts, but with your own qualifications. Do you have the necessary educational and/or work experience to be a qualified expert on the topic? If not, then consider partnering with an expert when writing your book.nnIf you take these three questions into consideration when writing a book then you will have much better chance at success. You may find that your original idea for writing a book has changed, but the change is worth the time and effort.