How to Write a Book Proposal

Larsen, Michael

ISBN 10: 158297702X / ISBN 13: 9781582977027

Published by Writer's Digest Books (edition Fourth), 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Write a Book Proposal
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books (edition Fourth)
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158297702X
• ISBN 13: 9781582977027
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Fourth.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Source for Book Proposals Success!

How to Write a Book Proposal is THE resource for getting your work published. This newly revised edition of the Writer's Digest Books classic outlines how to create an effective, nonfiction book proposal in a clear, step-by-step manner. You'll learn the keys to a successful book proposal and how to:

• Test-market the potential of a book idea and effectively communicate that potential in a proposal
• Choose the best agents and editors for a particular proposal
• Create a professional-looking proposal package
• Predispose publishers to make their best offer

Notes agent and author Michael Larsen also provides insider insights into the publishing industry as well as a plethora of newly updated information including:

• Recent changes in the publishing industry
• Updated trend information
• New sample proposals
• Expanded instructions for creating outlines

You'll also find complete guidelines to becoming an effective self-promoter. How to Write a Book Proposal is a must-have for every writer!

About the Author

Michael Larsen co-founded Michael Larsen-Elizabeth Pomada Literary Agents, in 1972. He is a member of AAR. Mike is also the author of How to Get a Literary Agent, and with Jay Conrad Levinson and Rick Frishman, coauthor of Guerrilla Marketing for Writers.