The author of more than 100 books, Dan Poynter believes that nearly everyone has the ingredients to be a successful published author, and he provides the recipe in this one-of-a-kind guide on the mechanics of writing nonfiction books. An ''evangelist'' on book writing, Poynter offers tips on breaking down and researching a topic, organizing findings, and evaluating publishing options. Readers will benefit from Poynter's individualized plan as well as his system of organization, which makes writing about any topic a feasible goal. This edition is completely revised to address reader responses and includes chapter topics ranging from ''The New Book Model'' and ''Researching Your Topic and Checking for Competition'' to ''Finding an Agent.'' Readers will not only learn how to accelerate their own writing process, but they'll also gain valuable marketing skills using this clear, step-by-step plan to publishing a well-researched book.