I think the most important thing you can do is to think in terms of writing your masters degree thesis in a way that creates a content and structure that will provide a framework for your future book, and/or personal brand.

The concept I like to think about is “nuggets of information” or your “core knowledge.” Think in terms of identifying your key ideas that support the premise of your thesis, and as you’re writing your thesis, be simultaneously thinking of how you can adapt (not copy) the ideas into a book that’s aimed at a specific market.

All of us have too much information; we all need to efficiently manage the information.

If you get a chance, visit…
http://blog.publishedandprofitable.com/2009/09/7-essentials-of-author-profitability-part-2-creativity/
… and notice how Bud uses his “core” 101 points in numerous ways.

Each time, of course, they get developed more and expressed more concisely.

In addition, I encourage you to look into mind mapping as a way of managing information.

Best wishes on your project; let me know if I can help. What is the topic?

Roger

I agree with your point that working with passionless clients is very frustrating; although I had never identified the precise cause of my frustration, looking back, I can see that their lack of passion was very contagious and turned writing projects that should have been a voyages of discovery into exercises in tedium.

Thanks for commenting. Roger

I agree that I may have overstated slightly; certainly, publishers don’t want “train wrecks” of a book.

And, I agree with you that freelance editors might be the missing link needed for acceptance by an agent or publisher.

My perspective in writing is that I know of too many subject area experts who are prevented from writing a book by their lack of confidence in their writing skills, and also too many highly-successful authors who work with co-authors and ghostwriters to get their book published.

Thanks again–Roger