I want to write a book but I'm not sure if I should write an autobiography or a non-fiction book as my first book. I was told that I could write a good book already by some samples I've already written but now its time to write a book and I'm clueless. Also what book do you think would sell more autobiography or non-fiction?

and non-fiction books?

Actually I have several questions on how to write a non-fiction. I have my idea and know my subject, but it's the schematics of things that loses me. Is there software that makes book writing easier (organizing thoughts, resources, contributors etc)? Any books on writing non-fiction that I could read (title AND author if you can)? Any other resources or tips? Thanks in advance, Tara

And not get arrested? Just curious, thanks!

I see some boring non fiction books such as "Gravity" or "Elephants". Thing is, I want to do the same! I want to write non fiction books as a hobby (I am 16 and I have other big plans...) and books like that seem like a good starting point. But what I actually want is to write an odd non fiction book, one tat will get attention. I want one that creates controversy! But how do I do that with a non fiction book? DO I have to attack people's beliefs? My writing skills are obviously not that good, having only high school knowledge. Basically, how do I write a non fiction book?

I am planning on writing a book on what america could have been like if some events were different in it's history. However, I don't know where to start. Does anyone have any novels, films, or anything else that might help me?

So i was wondering how much do publishers pay authors to write a non-fiction book? For example, how much authors receive for writing books for "For Dummies" series? Do they pay them up-front like $20,000 or just royalties?

Well I'm only 16 but I'm planning to write this book about the greatest rock and roll albums of all time and i wanna get it published. I have nooo idea where to start. Do I just write? Or do I need to contact someone first? And should I buy any books about the process? Help would be great...Thanks!!!!! =)

It's about the stock market and fact-heavy. There's also a mini glossary. I've used the internet and books as sources, but most of the knowledge and the wording is my own- just the stats and figures come from others. Should I be aware of any copyright laws? For citing, do I simply keep track of all my sources?

I'm looking for non-fiction books written in the 19th Century about police/police departments and how they deal with crime (not really just for crime stories)... I'm having a difficult time figuring out where to begin looking for even just non-fiction written before 1900, so if anyone has any advice?

I just want to know what is the author's purpose for writing a non fiction book or piece ?

How much and where should I go for authoritative information and research and do I need to quote both sides of an issue as with a news story? This would be a book. Are there any guidelines to writing a non-fiction using real research?

I am currently working on an essay 4 my English 101 class & I am writing on books. The "three mutually exclusive categories" that I am writing on are fiction, non-fiction, & biographical books. I am having a hard time rating the book on the public interest. Where they are used more & less at (like facilities or place)? And if possible any other additional imformation as far as web pages to collect data on my topic would be quit helpful. Thanks hope to hear something soon!!!

I already know the outline and the subject of the book. The things is I need help with my grammar and sometime the structure of a sentence. Your help will be very appreciated.

I am currently writing a book about my life and my struggles with drugs/alcohol, losing a parent, and the everyday struggles of a troubled teen. I would like to read some books written by teens to see what style of writing they used and maybe find some helpful tips. So any non-fiction books written by teens that you know of, that are good?

Does anyone know if there are any rules you should abide by, When writing a book and using opinions vs. facts in the contents of the book your writing?....I mean, do you have to quote where the fact came from?...Or, do you have to use sources of where the information came from?...I have read self help books and they don't use them!...? I hope i explained that right?...:) Thanks!

For those of you that have written a book, how did you start it? Would it be the table of contents or a simple thesis statement? I want to write a book on death but do not know where to start. I have read about 40 books on the subject.

I'm writing several book projects and need some non-fiction bookwriting software. any suggestions? your all angry bas*(*((rd writers

I have found plenty of books about Japanese WWII atrocities as well as German atrocities, what about the Soviet atrocities and for that matter, the U.S. atrocities?

i am 13 and want to write a book about zebra danios (a type of pet fish) and get it published and stocked at my local pet shop. how do i go about doing this