{"id":1362,"date":"2017-04-13T06:41:38","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T06:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.makingideasvisual.com\/?page_id=1362"},"modified":"2023-11-06T15:37:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T15:37:36","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-1226215-4368998.cloudwaysapps.com\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7415\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-1226215-4368998.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/methodology_8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-1226215-4368998.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/methodology_8.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress-1226215-4368998.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/methodology_8@2x.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The diagram above shows the book development methodology I&#8217;ve developed. I particularly focus on Steps 1, 2, 3 and 5 in my work with clients.<\/p>\n<p>I believe it&#8217;s critical to help writers focus on doing significant preparatory work before they start writing.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the decision to write a book comes at the end of a longer decision-making process.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7510\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-1226215-4368998.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative_process.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-1226215-4368998.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative_process.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress-1226215-4368998.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/creative_process@2x.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Services offered<\/h2>\n<p>I provide a wide range of services. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a full implementation of the methodology outlined above<\/li>\n<li>joint planning of a book&#8217;s structure, focusing on the core knowledge structures to be used, a mapping of the structure and options for content sequencing<\/li>\n<li>feedback on a proposed book structure or draft text<\/li>\n<li>development of content structure maps showing how a book works as a system (these are much more useful for readers than just providing a list of contents)<\/li>\n<li>work on diagrams (this can include the creation of diagrams from your instructions as well as diagram coaching where you do most of the work but I provide some guidance and assistance)<\/li>\n<li>development of conceptual models<\/li>\n<li>creation of book and chapter summaries<\/li>\n<li>development of implementation strategies for skill\/capability development books to make it much more likely that readers will put in the work and get some results .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I can work with authors at all stages of the book creation process from initial planning through to near-completion \u2014 although the earlier I can be involved in the process, the better.<\/p>\n<p>And you can hire me for short 1-hour consultations as well as for more in-depth work.<\/p>\n<p>The principles I use can be applied just as effectively to other textual material such as reports and papers as well as to online courses and software training\/support content.<\/p>\n<p>I am also interested in talking to publishers who are exploring how to create non-fiction books that readers can learn more effectively from.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to have a chat about how I may be able to help you, please contact me via my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.www.francismiller.com\/contact\/\">Contact Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Methodology The diagram above shows the book development methodology I&#8217;ve developed. I particularly focus on Steps 1, 2, 3 and 5 in my work with clients. I believe it&#8217;s critical to help writers focus on doing significant preparatory work before they start writing. 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