Book Proposals
Maintain a Submission Record & Follow-up
After you have the various parts of the proposal and sample ready, prepare a list of publishers to whom…
February 4, 2025-
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Book Proposals
Why to Never Submit Your First Draft
Your first draft is only the beginning, not polished enough to send to a publisher. When your proposal is…
November 26, 2024 -
Book Proposals
Don’t Trust Your Spellchecker
As writers, many people choose the course of least resistance. It’s easy to leave the spelling and grammar…
October 26, 2024 -
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 -
Book Proposals
A Practical Example at Getting Endorsements
Last month I told you about how you can gather high profile endorsements for your book proposal. Check this…
August 26, 2024 -
Book Proposals
Email Your Pitch Before Sending Your Proposal
Before you fire off your proposal to a literary agent or an editor, get permission to send them your…
June 28, 2024
