Ebook: Propose your book: how to craft persuasive proposals for nonfiction, fiction, and children's books

Authors are the CEOs of their books, and their book proposals are their business plans. Most agents and publishers require a proposal before ever setting eyes on a manuscript, and it is a crucial element in getting published. Writing a proposal can also help an author to write the right book for the right audience, and to more successfully pitch a book to the right agent or publisher. Propose Your Book offers a clear understanding of the book proposal process in today's fiercely competitive publishing climate. It includes: The most up-to-date concepts in writing a book proposalInsider tips from the agents and publishersExamples of actual proposals from publishers' files Covering proposals for nonfiction, fiction, and children's books, Patricia Fry provides a hands-on approach from an experienced writer's perspective. Propose Your Book, enriched with innovative and tried-and-true strategies, is a complete guide to perfecting contemporary proposals that will sell writers' books.;Part I. The book proposal explained : What is a book proposal and why do you need one? -- The psychology of a book proposal from the publisher's POV -- Elements of a basic book proposal: editorial portion -- Elements of a successful book proposal: marketing portion -- Part II. The nonfiction book proposal : Sell your how-to or self-help book -- How to represent your business book through a book proposal -- Pitch your cookbook through a hot book proposal -- Part III. The personal book proposal : How to write a book proposal for your memoir -- A proposal for your travel book -- How to best represent your inspirational/spiritual book -- Part IV. Book proposals for fiction : Sell your novel through a fab book proposal -- Novel ways to promote your novel -- Part V. A book proposal for your children's book : Yes, your children's book may require a book proposal -- The young adult book proposal -- Part VI. It's time to submit your amazing proposal : How to locate and approach a literary agent -- How to land a publisher for your amazing book -- Tips for surviving the dreaded rejection -- Part VII. Resources for authors : Sample book proposals.