Emil Dobrovolschi, a highly skilled airplane pilot, and Octavian Pantis, author, consultant, and trainer, collaborated to write Dark Cockpit, a book written from a unique perspective—literally 35,000+ feet above the ground. It could be subtitled, “As in Flying, So in Life,” because it applies the lessons Emil has learned in many years of piloting to the areas of business and personal life.The book is worth reading simply for the fascinating (and sometimes frightening) stories of what goes on behind the scenes the crew during a flight. The lessons it teaches are priceless. Octavian points out that, while an architect can walk away from a poorly designed house or a surgeon from a patient who died, on a plane, an accident or carelessness endangers everyone. People need that degree of urgency in their lives.Octavian shares the process of the book’s development, from a collection of stories to an outline and synopsis, and a highly cooperative writing and editing interchange. He describes how launching the book, which was first published in Romania, was different from the international launch.This podcast presents a virtual guidebook for how to design a book’s content so that its message comes through and how to work with a co-author. A focused and targeted book finds its audience and can be the launching pad for a flourishing speaking career.By the way, “Dark Cockpit” is a good thing. Find out why in this episode of Writing to Get Business.• How can a successful speaking career lead to a book?• How can co-authors bring their differing talents together to create a successful book?• What is the value of assembling various experiences and stories as the foundation for a book’s organization?• Why is it more productive to send a proposal to a publisher before writing the book?• What can you do to make your book unique?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices