A concise, no-nonsense, but comprehensive mine of information, bereft of the superfluous padding of its peers, this guide on memoir and non-fiction writing, contains easy to follow bite-sized sections, including only that essential knowledge that budding writers need to embark upon on their writing journey. From the inkling of an idea, through to effectively telling a story and getting it on to bookshelves ? be they virtual or bricks and mortar - the author shares knowledge learnt the hard way over thirteen years and seventeen books.

Scribbled notes to story building, book composition, formatting, editing, title selection, blurb writing and cover designs, along with advice on the intricacies of self-publishing; are just some of the topics covered in this informative, no-frills guide.