Ever wanted to write a nonfiction reference book? Curious about how to organize and develop your topic into an inviting, easy-to-use manuscript? Look no further! Packed with tips, this book will walk you through insights into planning, writing, editing, pre-publication, and marketing your reference book, from pre-writing to post-publication. Topics covered include- -You, the Expert: Adventures in Choosing your Topic -Writing a Book: All the Feels, Some of the Reasons -Talking 'bout Timelines: Gauging How Long it Takes and How Many Drafts You Need -Decide and Divide: Organizing Sections or Chapters with Pizzazz and Ease for your Readers -On Exciting Options: Possibilities for Page-Layout and Presenting Text with Panache -Me-ouch! The Not-So-Small Matter of Tone -A Small Step Sideways: Sustaining Your Project through the Unexpected -Choosing the Best Publication Fit for Your Book -Grow Your Own Success: Adventures in Self-Publishing -Not Going it Alone: on Writing-Swap Partners and Beta Readers, Advice for Hiring an Editor, Marketing 101 and much more!