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Non-Fiction Author Lab

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9 contributions to Non-Fiction Author Lab
Is the Cover Ready for a Reveal?
Please let me know if the design is lacking or I am missing something. Thank you.
Is the Cover Ready for a Reveal?
2 likes • 28d
Too many words around your name. Crowding the page
What Should Go in the Front of Your Book?
Most authors don’t lose readers in Chapter 3. If they even managed to sell someone on buying their book, they often lose them before Chapter 1 even starts. I just recorded a breakdown of something almost no one talks about when it comes to writing a nonfiction book: the front matter of the book! The title page, copyright page, dedication, table of contents, introduction… all the stuff people either copy from other books or throw in because they think they’re supposed to. Think about each page strategically. Those pages are doing more work than anything else in your book. They’re where a reader decides: - “I’m in”or - “This feels like every other book I’ve seen” If someone opened your book and only read the first 10 pages… would they be hooked or gone? Watch the video and then come back here and tell me one thing you’re changing 👇
4 likes • May 9
I changed my chapter titles based on your insights
What conversation do you hope your book starts?
The best nonfiction books get people thinking, talking, questioning, or seeing something differently. What are people having conversations about after reading your book?
What conversation do you hope your book starts?
7 likes • May 4
Am I actually growing the business by the way I lead?
My Latest Book Cover
Hello all, I need your help with this cover design and if you could answer these 3 questions about it, that would be fabulous. - “What kind of book do you think this is?” - “What stands out first?” - “Would you pick this up—and why or why not?”
My Latest Book Cover
1 like • May 2
My first impression that it is a memoir, but one meant to entertain. My gut response is that this is intended to be a heart-warming, vulnerable, endearing type narrative meant to inspire others to enjoy the long ride of marriage. "50" jumps out to me - communicates "I have done this for 50 years - I have stories to share" I would not pick this up as it is not my genre. No knock on it, I also wouldn't pick up a book on Bitcoin. Just not what I read.
Need feedback on potential covers!
I got some great comments on my first set of potential covers. I would love another round of feedback from anyone who is willing. Thanks in advance! Call them out as #1 - #5 - pick the one or ones you like best.
Need feedback on potential covers!
1 like • Apr 23
@Rob Cole I agree on subtitle. The repeat is worth calling out, but I think I have crossed over that rubicon. Thanks for the feedback!
2 likes • Apr 23
@Bruce Wayne I like that wording - hadn't considered it before. Thanks for the feedback!
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Matt Prostko
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Founder of Talent Physics, a firm focused on helping organizations unlock the potential energy within their people, culture, and strategy

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Joined Mar 23, 2026
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