How to Write a Book Proposal
Language: English
Published by Writer's Digest Books, 2011
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THE ESENTIAL RESOURCE FOR SELING YOUR BOK If you want to publish a book, you must present it to agents and publishers with a knock-your-socks-off proposal. Whether you're seeking a traditional press to publish your self-published book or trying to win over an agent for your graphic novel, memoir, or nonfiction title, you need an irresistible proposal. The better your proposal, the better the editor, publisher, and deal you will get. Nailing your proposal requires an understanding of how publishers work and how to brand yourself, build a platform, and structure your book. You'll learn it all in this breezy top-to-bottom revision of the classic 100,000-copy best-seller. Inside How to Write a Book Proposal 5th Edition, you will find: - Examples of successful proposals that earned six-figure deals - Guidance from agents, publishers, and writers - Ways to customize your proposal - Strategies for proposals in the Digital Age - Effective structures for narrative writers - A list of the Top Ten Proposal Killers This sassy, thorough guide from industry professionals Jody Rein and Michael Larsen will become your go-to for advice about publishing.…
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- Title
- How to Write a Book Proposal
- Author
- Michael Larsen
- Publisher
- Writer's Digest Books
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 158297702X
- ISBN 13
- 9781582977027
- Edition
- 4th Edition
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!
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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.
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