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[Word Wise] Help Writing a Book, Step 2: Who Are Your Readers?
October 13, 2015

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Volume 11, Number 11: Issue #103 ... ISSN: 1933-9690

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FEATURE: Help Writing a Book, Step 2


Who Are Your Readers?

A book seems like a huge project, but in reality it is just a series of small bits of writing, strung together. To write a book, simply break down the whole into smaller parts. Then complete each small part, one at a time.

The first step (which you read about in the last issue) is identifying the problem your book will solve. After that …

Identify Your Readers

Why do you need to do this? Because you speak differently to a 10-year-old girl than you do when you talk with a 40-something businessman or when you’re chatting with a recent college grad. Just like a conversation, a successful book speaks to its primary audience in a unique way. You want your book to connect with your readers and be relevant to them.

The easiest way to identify your readers clearly in your mind is to create a reader profile.

How to Create a Reader Profile

  • Picture your ideal reader
  • Think of someone you know who fits that image
  • List details about your reader: age, gender, job, world view, for instance
  • Record as many details as possible

Get more help identifying your readers so you can write your book directly to him. And check out more tips for writing a book on our Pinterest board.

Stay tuned for more book writing help in the next issue of Word Wise.


More About Writing to Your Reader

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