Write the Perfect Book Proposal

Write the Perfect Book Proposal
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Artikel-Nr:
9781630260842
Veröffentl:
2016
Seiten:
0
Autor:
Jeff Herman
eBook Typ:
EPUB
eBook Format:
Reflowable
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
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Want to publish your book?Learn how--it's easier than you think!Charismatic authors and literary agents Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman have successfully sold nearly 1,000 titles and learned--through trial and error--how to write a flawless book proposal that publishers can't resist. Now you can benefit from their hard work and publishing savvy. In this new edition to the bestselling guide, they offer guidance and advice that will inspire, educate, and, most importantly, give you the necessary edge to get your book published. They explain:* How to shape your idea and create a title* Ways to get to know the market and competition* Tips on writing an effective outline, query letter, and sample chapter* The art and science of fiction and nonfiction book proposals* How ten actual proposals (updated and included here) were successfully sold to publishers--and why* How to capitalize on the evolving publishing industry, including e-books and social media"e;"e;A submission from Jeff Herman always gets moved to the top . . . his new book will show you how to move to the top."e;"e;--Frederic W. Hills Vice President, Simon & Schuster"e;"e;This book will take writers to the highest level of proposal writing and success."e;"e;--Roger Cooper Quality Paperback Book Club"e;"e;If you want your proposal to ignite a busy editor's interest, read this book."e;"e;--Adrienne Hickey Senior Acquisitions Editor, AMACOM Books
Want to publish your book?

Learn how--it's easier than you think!

Charismatic authors and literary agents Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman have successfully sold nearly 1,000 titles and learned--through trial and error--how to write a flawless book proposal that publishers can't resist. Now you can benefit from their hard work and publishing savvy. In this new edition to the bestselling guide, they offer guidance and advice that will inspire, educate, and, most importantly, give you the necessary edge to get your book published. They explain:

* How to shape your idea and create a title

* Ways to get to know the market and competition

* Tips on writing an effective outline, query letter, and sample chapter

* The art and science of fiction and nonfiction book proposals

* How ten actual proposals (updated and included here) were successfully sold to publishers--and why

* How to capitalize on the evolving publishing industry, including e-books and social media

""A submission from Jeff Herman always gets moved to the top . . . his new book will show you how to move to the top.""--Frederic W. Hills Vice President, Simon & Schuster

""This book will take writers to the highest level of proposal writing and success.""--Roger Cooper Quality Paperback Book Club

""If you want your proposal to ignite a busy editor's interest, read this book.""--Adrienne Hickey Senior Acquisitions Editor, AMACOM Books
Preface to the Third EditionAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSECTION ONE: All Aspects of the Proposal—And Some Advice Thrown InCHAPTER 1 The Concept: Shaping Your IdeaCHAPTER 2 The Title: Creating an ImageCHAPTER 3 The Overview: Writing Power ParagraphsCHAPTER 4 The Markets Section: Who Will Buy Your Book?CHAPTER 5 The Competition Section: What Else Is Out There?CHAPTER 6 The Promotion Section: What Can You Do to Help Your Book Sell?CHAPTER 7 The Author Background Section: Presenting Yourself in Your Best LightCHAPTER 8 The Outline: Getting It Organized and Making It PersuadeCHAPTER 9 The Sample Chapter: Proving You Can Do the JobCHAPTER 10 What About Fiction? The Art and Science of Selling FictionCHAPTER 11 Writing Memoir and Narrative NonfictionCHAPTER 12 Query Letters, Submissions, and Sage AdviceSECTION TWO: 10 Proposals That Sold—And WhyPROPOSAL 1 10 Habits of Naturally Slim People … And How to Make Them Part of Your Life by Jill H. Podjasek, M.S., R.N., with Jennifer CarneyPROPOSAL 2 How to Get Clients: An Easy and Practical Program to Build Your Business by Jeff Slutsky with Marc SlutskyPROPOSAL 3 Black Roots: A Beginner’s Guide to Tracing the Family Tree by Tony BurroughsPROPOSAL 4 How Saturn Reinvented the Customer Loyalty Wheel: “No Hassle” Steps ANY Business Can Use! by Vicki LenzPROPOSAL 5 The Creativity Toolbox by Jordan E. AyanPROPOSAL 6 In the Beginning … A Keepsake Record of Before-Birth Memories Written and Illustrated by “Julie Karen” Julie K AndresPROPOSAL 7 Trust Your Guts! Develop Your Business Intuition and Win—Consistently by Richard M. Contino, Esq.PROPOSAL 8 Workstyles to Fit Your Lifestyle: The Hands-on Guide to Temporary Employment by John Fanning and Rosemary ManiscalcoPROPOSAL 9 Heart and Soul: A Psychological and Spiritual Guide to Preventing and Healing Heart Disease by Bruno Cortis, M.D.PROPOSAL 10 Taxes Made Easy for Home-Based Businesses: The Complete Plain Language Tax Guide for Home-Based Entrepreneurs and Home-Office Workers by Gary W. Carter, Ph.D., M.T., C.P.A.BOOK PROPOSAL TERMSSUGGESTED READINGWEBSITES

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