Book Proposals
Why Do They Torture Us With Homework?
We’ve written the book, isn’t that enough? Now they want us to write a query, a pitch, a proposal,…
December 25, 2019-
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Book Proposals
Use the Holidays to Beat the Catch-22 of Publishing
From my experience in publishing, editors and agents are often slow to respond to submissions. This time lag…
November 25, 2019 -
Book Proposals
A Simple Proposal Formula
I wrote about fifty books with traditional publishers, including two proposals that got six figure advances—before I began working…
July 25, 2019 -
Book Proposals
Hook the Editor with a “Gotta Have” Title
The tension hung in the air so thick it felt like you could cut it with a knife. I…
May 25, 2019 -
Book Proposals, Uncategorized
Book Proposals for Different Genres?
Cherrilynn Bisbano is an award-winning writer. She founded The Write Proposal after reading hundreds of book proposals with avoidable…
April 25, 2019 -
Book Proposals
Make a Lasting First Impression
In the rush to show a literary agent or editor your idea, many writers forget a simple yet important…
December 25, 2018 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for November, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
November 30, 2018 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for November, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
November 15, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Book Proposal Overview-Video
BOOK PROPOSALS IN A NUTSHELL Cherrilynn joins the hosts of Writers Chat to give an overview of Book Proposals.…
June 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Do Agents Really Care About My Cat?
I love cats, coffee, chocolate, and long walks on the beach, especially if the beach has sea glass. My…
May 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
One Page Sell Sheet
The One Page Sell Sheet is like a mini resume. The sell sheet gives the agent or publisher pertinent…
April 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Come to the Table-of Contents
Congratulations, the agent, and publisher liked what they read in your Cover Letter, and opened the door to the…
March 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Proposal Do’s and Don’ts
Why was my proposal rejected? As a submissions reader, I now understand why my past book proposal was not…
January 6, 2018 -
Writers ChatAn In-depth Look Into Book Proposals
Hartline Literary Jr. Agent Cherrilynn Bisbano shares an in-depth look into the world of book proposals. Join us! Writers…
October 19, 2017
