Book Proposals
The Hardest Element to Find on Your Proposal
The most difficult element to find in your book proposal is something that is missing or not there. I…
September 26, 2024-
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Book Proposals
How to Get High Profile Endorsements
Do you know a well-known person who will agree to write an endorsement or foreword for your book? Resist…
July 25, 2024 -
Book Proposals
Why I Simultaneously Submit My Proposals
In the early days of my writing, I wondered if I should submit my material one at a time…
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Book Proposals
Create a Compelling Title
One of the biggest errors I see with book proposals is the author has put little or no effort…
April 25, 2024 -
Book Proposals
Write a Spellbinding Sample Chapter
One of the most important parts of every book proposal is the sample chapter. The sample of your writing…
March 26, 2024 -
Book Proposals
Make an Irresistible Proposal
Every author has a challenge with their submission to an agent or editor. How can your proposal become irresistible?…
February 25, 2024 -
Book Proposals
Create a Fascinating Marketing Plan
Many would-be authors are surprised to see this element in the component of an excellent book proposal. They think…
January 25, 2024 -
The Intentional WriterDo you need a book proposal “cheat sheet”?
If you hope to pitch a book to a publisher, especially a non-fiction book, you will need to write…
November 24, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Why Are You The Author?
As an acquisitions editor and a former literary agent, I’ve reviewed thousands of book proposals. For any writer who…
October 25, 2023 -
Book Proposals
A Practical Story: Why A Proposal Is Important
At a small coffee shop, I met Joe Leininger who had traded for ten years in the Eurodollar Pit…
August 25, 2023 -
Book Proposals
The Difference Between a Fiction or Nonfiction proposal
Possibly you are an author who writes nonfiction and fiction. Because I’ve worked in both areas of the market—fiction…
July 25, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Begin at the Beginning
You have a burning desire to write a book. Join the crowd. You might be surprised to learn how…
June 25, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Brainstorm An Excellent “Working” Book Title
“The publisher will never use my title.” Or “It doesn’t matter what I call my book because the…
May 26, 2023 -
Book Proposals
The Missing Author Document
Most authors are focused on writing the best possible manuscript—an important task. While your writing is important, there is…
April 26, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Authors Who Succeed in The Book Business
Throughout my decades in publishing, I’ve written many different types of nonfiction books: biographies, how-to, diet, self-help, co-authored books,…
March 29, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Will An Editor Fix All My Mistakes?
Among writers in the publishing community, there is a false belief that my submission does not have to be…
February 25, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Make Your Proposal Stand Out
Recently I met one of my long-term friends, a publisher of a well-known book company. Speaking about how I…
January 26, 2023 -
Book Proposals
When Your Book doesn’t Sell
I used to cringe when I saw the mail or email from one of my publishers. It probably contained…
December 26, 2022 -
Book Proposals
A Simple Proposal Formula
I wrote about 50 books with traditional publishers and even crafted two proposals that got six figure advances—before I…
November 26, 2022 -
Book Proposals
Looking For Authors Who “Get It”
Editors and agents are blasted with submissions every day. I know because I’ve been one of them for…
August 25, 2022 -
Book Proposals
Use Social Pressure to Finish Your Proposal
Do you procrastinate when it comes to creating a book proposal? You aren’t alone and it is common among…
May 25, 2020 -
Writers ChatWRITERS Chat Recap for February, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
February 21, 2020 -
Becoming an AuthorAchieving the “It Factor” in Publishing – Part 2
I understand the struggle that aspiring authors often face on their attempt toward publication. Honestly, this is one of…
April 9, 2019 -
Book Proposals
Create a Winning Competetive Analysis
“Can I really compare my book with a bestselling author’s book?” “Why do I need this? Won’t I shine…
October 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
The Why Behind a Book Proposal
No, agents and editors are not sadists. We do not ask you to write an extensive book proposal to…
September 30, 2018
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