Listen "Barbara Boyd – The Venn Diagram Strategy: Writing Nonfiction Books That Actually Get Read"
Episode Synopsis
Barbara Boyd is a certified book coach through Author Accelerator who has guided over 100 authors through the nonfiction writing process. With expertise in helping experts transform their knowledge into published books, Barbara specializes in the strategic foundation work that makes writing easier—from defining target audiences to creating actionable outlines. Her approach centers on the "Venn diagram of book concepts," ensuring that an author's idea, audience, and objectives align before writing begins. Barbara works with business owners, consultants, wellness professionals, and other experts who want to codify their frameworks, broaden their reach, and establish industry authority through well-crafted nonfiction books.In this episode:The Venn diagram: idea, audience, objectivesFinding your ideal reader avatarNarrowing your niche for less competitionSimplifying complex expert knowledgeUsing storytelling in nonfictionThe Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book toolCreating iterative outlinesWhen your acronym is your book structureBook coach as therapist and publishing expertBeing generous with your expertiseOne year from idea to manuscriptBook proposals in four monthsWriting 1,000 words per weekResources mentioned:Author Accelerator's Blueprint for a Non-Fiction Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733251146?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlJenny Nash of Author Accelerator: https://www.authoraccelerator.com/about-usBook Recommendations:"Write a Must Read" by A.J. Harper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1989603696?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with Barbara Boyd:Website: https://www.barbarajboyd.com/LinkedIn: https://it.linkedin.com/in/barbarajboydSchedule a Discovery Call: https://barbaraboyd.as.me/discoverycallConnect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtcFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinstaYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSwLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/ Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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