That said, the three-act structure is a universal concept. Most aspiring non-fiction authors should embrace it as it will bring a sense of balance to your book.

includes a climax where you either solve the big problem your book is addressing or offer a resolution. The reader experiences a payoff or gets the solution they paid for.

Act one is the beginning of your book. Usually, act one begins with a memorable scene, a dramatic incident or a call-to-action. In this act, hook your reader by introducing a problem or by setting up the story driving your book. Act two is the middle build of your book. In the meat of your book, elaborate on the problem and heighten the conflict. S

Understanding the Structure of a Successful Book Act one and act three typically comprise 60% of your word count, while act two comprises 40% (excluding your introduction, references and so on).

many successful non-fiction books are approximately 50,000-80,000 words.

A book outline will help you see if you’re true to your book’s controlling idea, if your arguments stand up and if you’re writing what your readers want.

Professional non-fiction writers know how to arrange their thoughts... and they often rely on outlines before they put ink on the blank page.

Cracking the Book Outlining Code

During each rewrite, ask questions like: Do I understand what I’m writing about? Have I made assumptions about myself or my readers? Have I said this in the easiest way possible for my readers? Have I explained technical terms, jargon and so on? What can I take out? What else can I take out? Is this clear? Is this concise? Would Richard Feynman app