my experience of writing technical books

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My experience of writing technical

books

Dmitry Anoshin

Myth:

Myth:“Write a book is difficult”

My books

However on average a (good) technical book will take six months of your life to write for couple thousands $

ROI of the book

Book Idea Outline Chapters Writing Reviewing Publishing

5 steps of book writing

Book Idea

•What is it that you’re focusing on?•What is the ‘vision’?•What content are you looking to

include?

Outline Development[Book title][Book mission] by [Author]

Audience

Mission

Objectives and achievements

General structureDetailed outlineChapter 1: [Title] - [Pages] pagesDescription, Level, Topics covered, Skills learned

Schedule and contract signing

Chapters Delivery

• 2 weeks per chapter• 20-35 pages per chapter• 4-5 practice exercises

Chapters Reviewing

Reviewing by:• Editor• External technical

reviewers• Technical Editor

Book benefits• Own page in the book

and dedicate book to the family• Good asset to CV

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