How to Write a Winning Book Proposal
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How to Write a Winning Book Proposal
It has long been the case that nonfiction writers, instead of penning a complete manuscript, could sell their ideas based solely on well-developed book proposals. An extended marketing pitch, the book proposal is a unique document that any writer of nonfiction must master. Learn how editors and agents evaluate potential acquisitions and what your proposal must contain to get the coveted attention of these publishing professionals. This talk will teach you what goes into a contract-winning book proposal, where to find important information, and how to evaluate your own material to ensure you’re presenting your project—and yourself—in the best possible light.
Three things this presentation will teach you are:
- What kind of information agents and publishers expect to see in your proposal and how to properly organize it for best effect.
- How agents and publishers evaluate book proposals when considering acquisitions and what you can do to improve your chances of getting a book deal.
- Why writing a book proposal will boost your book's success even if you decide to self-publish (and top warning signs that your proposal can help bring to light).
Ally Machate is on a mission to help authors make great books and reach more readers. A bestselling author and expert publishing consultant, Ally has served small and “Big Five” publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books on staff. Her clients include authors with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Hay House, as well as independently published bestsellers. As founder & CEO of The Writer’s Ally, Ally and her team lead serious authors to write, publish, and sell more high-quality books.
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