Use this worksheet to guide your writing process and ensure that your non-fiction book is solving a real problem for your readers.

Follow each step and answer the questions to create a reader-centric, actionable book that meets your audience’s needs.

Step 1: Identify Your Book’s Purpose

Question: Is your book a pleasure giver (entertaining or inspiring) or a problem-solver (helping readers achieve a goal or solve a problem)?

• My book is: Pleasure Giver / Problem-Solver (circle one)

If Problem-Solver:

• What specific problem does your book help solve?

Problem: _____________________________

Tangible outcome readers will achieve: ______________________

Step 2: Define Your Audience’s Pain Points

Goal: Understand your readers’ struggles, needs, and interests.

• What are the biggest challenges your readers face in your topic area?

Challenges: ____________________________________

• What solutions or resources have they tried? How helpful were they?

Resources Tried: ______________________

How Helpful: ___________________________

Tip: Use these insights to make sure your book offers real solutions.