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I've read a dozen writing craft books and this is the first one that actually explained how to shape a transformational nonfiction book from a rough idea into a full manuscript. The author's two decades as an editor really show in the practical advice on working with publishers. I finished it in two

The chapter on structuring a transformational nonfiction book finally made the outline click for me after months of circling the same ideas. Two decades of editorial experience really shows in how blunt she is about what publishers actually want.

The chapter on structuring a transformational nonfiction book finally made my messy outline click. I docked a star because the publishing-industry sections drag a bit, but the editing advice from someone with two decades in the field is worth it.