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Beginner’s Guide to Writing A BookBeginner’s Guide to Writing A Book

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When you have an idea about writing a book, and it’s a good one, it would be a shame not to do it. Writing a book can seem like such a hassle, especially with the bad reputation that novice writers get. There’s also a lot of worrying about whether or not your book will sell, or be recognized. With that out of the way, why not try writing a book now? Here are a few guidelines on starting out your first book.

Create an outline

The first thing you’ll need to do is figure out the flow of your book and what you want to put inside it. Creating a structured draft of the chapters will help you in writing the book, and make sure you don’t write out of context. Start with the general concept of your book and what message you’re trying to deliver to your readers. Then, develop a rough sketch of how the first and final chapter will be like. Fill in the rest of the chapters, just the titles and the general idea of whats in it, and then start writing.

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Do research

Whether your book is fictional or non-fictional, research will help you with your topics and as a base for your idea. You can find inspirations in other books with similar genres. You can also do observations and interviews according to what you want to write about. For example, if you want to write about romance, you can observe couples and dive in your own love life and lay out the details. Nonfictional books usually cite a lot of other people’s work, make sure you have your references in your book so that you won’t be labeled as a plagiarist.

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Hire an editor

If you’re hesitant about your grammar and vocabulary, you should invest some money on an editor. Editors are professionals and can enhance the content of your book. They would make suggestions on what to add to your book and how to finish and start chapters in a way that will attract readers. They also know how to keep the reader’s attention, so they don’t get easily bored with your book. Book editors are quite expensive, so make sure you know your budget before hiring one.…


Tips for Event PlanningTips for Event Planning

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Putting a great event is not an easy as it may seem. It requires a lot of attention to detail, coordination, and preparation to pull a successful event. For instance, attention to detail can distinguish a good event from a great one.

Preparing to host an event involves a lot of things. Some of them include knowing your audience, budget, venue, schedule of events, sponsors, speakers, and the content to be presented and those who should be involved.

Audience

 audienceThe audiences are people attending your event. Are they business people, or public? Knowing your audience is very important in determining the type of content to be included and the person who ought to speak. Other things include, how large your organization is and who the sponsors are.

Venue

After knowing the size of your audience, you should look for an appropriate venue. It is a good idea to survey the venue before booking. In this way, you will know whether suits your needs. For instance, there is no need of renting a large conference hall when you are expecting a few people. It is necessary to take into account your budget. In this way, whatever you do will be accommodated by your budget.

Schedule of events

You should determine whether you will have booths setup or tables. Also, determine whether you will have speakers, raffles, or door prizes. You can also offer dinner or lunch. Check whether you have adequate cushion room to give room for unexpected things. For instance, lunch may not be served at the right time or a speaker takes a lot of time. Having a great schedule can be helpful in creating an agenda for your audience.

Sponsors

3 event sponsorsSoliciting assistance and money is a good way to pay for the venue. The sponsors can help pay off your costs. In this way, you can stay within your budget. You should avoid doing everything by yourself. Your work is to help coordinate and plan the event. You do not need to carry out everything.

Plan ahead

You need to schedule meetings, make lists, and keep in touch with your colleagues periodically. Ensure you list down everything you want and have a detailed plan for the event. You should follow-up with the team to ensure you do not require additional assistance. You should be aware ahead of time if everyone will do his or her assigned duties.…