Non-Fiction Writing Workshop
Plan, Write and Publish Your Own Best-Seller by Following These Simple Steps!
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The BEST COURSE CHOICE for those with a book idea and a desire to get published!
In this lively and fun course, author and mentor Steve Alcorn shows you how to achieve success. During the past two decades, Steve has helped more than 20,000 aspiring writers structure their stories, and many are now in print. You can be next!
Books by your instructor, Steve Alcorn
More than 75% of all books published are non-fiction. Publishers and readers are actively looking for new non-fiction titles, and they have a long shelf life, often selling well for decades. That means it's far easier to get non-fiction published, and to make money from it.
This workshop shows you how to select the right category and topic for your book, how to organize and write it, and how to get it published. Step by step instructions and clear explanations make it easy for you to get into print and start your career as a successful non-fiction author!
What are the requirements?
- Open to all aspiring writers, young or old, experienced or just getting started
What am I going to get from this course?
- Over 40 lectures and 7 hours of content!
- Downloadable, printable handouts and exercises
- 40 Discussion Areas where you can share your work and get feedback
- Turn Your Idea Into a Non-Fiction Book
- Polish Your Manuscript
- Develop a Marketing Plan
- Get Published!
What is the target audience?
- First-Time Authors
- If Your Manuscript Needs Polish
- If Your Manuscript is Unfinished
- Authors Who Want to Get Published
Your Instructors
Steve is the author of many novels and non-fiction books. His publications include mysteries, young adult novels, a romance novel, children's books, history and non-fiction about theme park design, and the writer's guide How to Fix Your Novel.
Steve is also the CEO of Alcorn McBride Inc, the company that provides the audio and video systems used in nearly all of the world's theme parks. In his spare time he enjoys world travel, sculpture and music composition.
During the past decade he has helped more than 30,000 aspiring authors structure their novels. Many of his students are now published authors.
Dani is a Chicago-based screenwriter and communication designer. She is the author of the Young Adult novel The Last Telepath, and three screenplays:
- A Quintessence of Dust, a science fiction riff on what would happen if Hamlet met Bladerunner
- How to Catch an Englishman, a romantic comedy about moving overseas in search of an eligible bachelor
- Do No Harm, a drama that explores the ethical choices facing a heart surgeon when her personal and professional lives collide
Dani graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern University, where she majored in Psychology and Radio, Television, & Film.
Enroll in Course for $299
Course Curriculum
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PreviewIntroduction (5:24)
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StartWhat is Non-Fiction? (4:49)
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StartTypes of Non-Fiction (3:39)
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StartForms of Non Fiction (3:39)
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StartTechnical, Academic and Reference (9:16)
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StartTopic Driven (11:07)
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StartSelf Help (6:52)
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StartShort Forms (4:35)
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StartCriticism (5:56)
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StartPersonal and Individual (7:19)
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StartNon-Fiction for Children (9:48)
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StartYour Audience (5:22)
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StartNon-Fiction Organization (6:27)
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StartSubjects (4:05)
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StartNarrative Non-Fiction (11:28)
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StartPutting Yourself Into Your Work (5:08)
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StartLegal Issues (5:49)
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StartResearch (7:56)
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StartOur Favorites (7:02)
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StartOrganizing Your Writing (3:06)
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StartPlot vs. Story (4:35)
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StartStory Patterns (6:52)
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StartCharacters (10:25)
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StartThree Act Structure (4:32)
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StartStory Structuring Checkpoints (16:19)
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StartFraming Non-Fiction (7:10)
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StartScenes (12:13)
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StartSettings and Descriptions (5:50)
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StartViewpoint and Tense (10:41)
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StartDialogue (7:44)
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StartActive Verbs and More (6:07)
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StartYour Manuscript (7:42)
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StartThe Writing Process (8:28)
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StartEditing (11:18)
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StartFinal Checks (10:49)
What people are saying... |
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"As they do in other classes, Dani and Steve present a lot of informative material in an engaging, yet succinct, fashion." - Kyle |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course includes 38 lessons and over 5 hours of material. You will learn how to select an idea for a non-fiction book that sells, and then follow our easy, step-by-step process to turn it into a finished manuscript. Then we'll show you how to get that manuscript into print and selling!
Anyone with an idea for a non-fiction book, on any topic, who wants to become a published author.
All you need is a sincere desire to become a published author. We'll show you how!
More than 10,000 students have taken our courses, and rated them an average of 5 out of 5 stars. A few of our favorite student reviews:
"If you have an idea for a book, but just can't get it together, this is the class for you. Steve Alcorn gives you the tools and the confidence to pull your ideas together and give them structure. Before you know it, you are inspired and writing. What a class! Steve Alcorn is a gifted instructor."
"It was nice to have an instructor who wasn't afraid to have fun right along with the students. For me, it created a relaxed environment where even the smallest question never felt out of place or foolish."
"I've told people that this class was life-changing... This answered all my questions and forced me to get to work on my idea. All around fantastic - worth every penny!"
"Can you see me? I'm giving you a standing ovation! Haven't done this much thinking, rethinking, breaking pencils, and eventually cheering since I graduated from college. Thank you for an inspiring and brilliant class!"