BOOK IDEA QUESTION #1: IN 200 WORDS OR LESS, DESCRIBE YOUR BOOK Write a one-paragraph description of exactly what the book is about. DO NOT worry about writing the perfect description. Just get something down in less than 200 words that answers these three questions: 1. What is the book about? 2. Who is the ideal reader for the book? 3. What will the ideal reader get? You don’t have to get it perfect at first; you just need to get some- thing down that gets you pointed in the right direction. You will have plenty of time to get it perfect later on. For now, distill the book idea into 200 words or, better yet, less. If you can’t do it in 200 words, you don’t actually know what your book is about, who it’s for, or why they will care. If you are struggling with this, then think about your favorite book. Tell me in a few sentences what your favorite book is about. OK, what would that be for your book? EXAMPLES OF WELL-WRITTEN BOOK IDEAS This book will be an informative, easy-to-digest guide to hand safety in construction and manufacturing workplaces. The author will share what companies can do to educate their teams on hand safety and how to reduce hand injuries amongst their employees outside of just purchasing gloves. He will explain the methodology and safety tips needed to prevent hand injuries before they happen, and what to do if they do happen to prevent them from coming up again. He will include case studies, helpful tips, and practical applications that safety manag- ers can use to prevent the majority of hand injuries in these companies, which is a huge risk each day. *** 86 · ThE SCriBE METhOD