How to Choose the Best Book to Write

Discover how to choose the best book to write using the 'Book Content Grid.'

Summary

Raam Anand, Chief Editor at Stardom Books, introduces the 'Book Content Grid,' a revolutionary tool categorizing books based on content.

From bland dictionaries to interactive narratives, this grid defines various book types. The ultimate goal is books combining narrative, instruction, and interaction—a Swiss Army knife of non-fiction.

Stardom Books specializes in creating such engaging works. Understanding where your book fits is essential, and they offer a free Interactive Strategy Session to help authors determine their book's place on the grid and assess if writing a book aligns with their goals.

The challenge lies in finding your idea's place on this grid, a journey they're ready to embark on with you.

Transcript - How to Choose the Best Book to Write using the 'Book Content Grid.'

Hey, all! Raam Anand here, Chief Editor at Stardom Books.

Have you ever wondered about the secret formula that makes some books chart-toppers while others, well, not so much?

Let me introduce the 'Book Content Grid' – a powerful matrix that'll revolutionize how you approach book writing.

Introducing the 'Book Content Grid' – the GPS for your book writing journey

Choose the best book to write from the Book Content Grid ! No Narrative, No instruction, No interaction

First stop, a ghost town. No narrative, no instruction, no interaction. It's like ordering a pizza with no toppings.

Example

That's what most dictionaries are like. Useful? Sure! Exciting as a trampoline park?

Not quite. It's, well, bland.

Mix Instruction With Interaction But No Narrative

Mix instruction with interaction but ditch the narrative, and what do you get?

A DIY kit, the 'IKEA' of books!

Example

Stephen Covey's 'The 8th Habit' does this brilliantly. It doesn't just talk to you; it gets you involved.

It's the book that says, 'Help me, help you!'

Pure interaction without the storyline or Instruction

That's a coloring book or Paint-by-numbers book, right?

Books that say, 'I'm here.

Now you finish the job!' It's like DIY art, minus the mess.

Purely Instructive, No Narrative, No Interaction

It was purely instructive, like that teacher who spoke in a monotone, No narrative, no interaction.

Example

That's where your Math or Science textbooks come in.

They're not winning 'Book of the Year' anytime soon, but they get the job done!

Pure Narrative

The next one is Pure narrative. We're talking fiction gold.

Example: Harry Potter

Books that scream, 'Binge me!'

These are the thick, entertaining stuff!

Interaction & Narrative, But NO INSTRUCTION

Now, add a bit of interaction to the narrative, but leave out the instruction.

It's like giving someone a jigsaw puzzle without the final picture. Thrilling? Yes! Confusing? Also, yes.

Example : Jigsaw Puzzle Narrative & Instruction, But NO INTERACTION

Narrative and instruction combined are like your grandma narrating tales and life lessons. Think spiritual books or captivating biographies.

The perfect combo of 'Once upon a time' and 'That's why you know?

Narrative, Instructive, AND Interactive

Now for the triple treat: Narrative, instructive, AND interactive. It's like the Swiss Army knife of books! The kind that has it all - story, lesson, and engagement.

Example

The perfect non-fiction books!

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Raam Anand

Founder, Chief Editor and Publisher of Stardom Books, and creator of The Authority Forum. He has directed 260+ leaders to become internationally published authors. About the house · raamanand.com

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