There are many types of non-fiction books, including: the big idea book, the how-to book, the list book, the essay book, a book of quotes or inspiration and the parable book.  The website, the blog BookBuzzr.com has many helpful articles listed on it for writing and publishing a non-fiction book.  The site is: http://www.bookbuzzr.com/blog/how-to-guides/the-definitive-guide-to-writing-and-publishing-your-non-fiction-book/#Literary Elements of a Non-fiction Story  The Table of Contents includes articles under the following topics: Structure, Plan and Write; Get Feedback; Edit Your Book, Format and package Your Book, and Publish.