Write the Perfect Book Proposal 10 That Sold and Why

Name: Write the Perfect Book Proposal 10 That Sold and Why
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ISBN: 9780471353126

ISBN-10: 0471353124

ISBN-13: 9780471353126

Edition: 2nd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Jeff Herman, Deborah Levine Herman

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Now revised and updated, this book seeks to provide aspiring writers as well as established writers with everything they need to know to sell a book proposal in today's competitive publishing world.

Book details

List price: $17.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/1/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.52" wide x 9.28" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Preface to the Second Edition


Acknowledgments


Introduction



All Aspects of the Proposal--And Some Advice Thrown In



The Concept: Shaping Your Idea



The Title: Creating an Image



The Overview: Writing Power Paragraphs



The Markets Section: Who Will Buy Your Book?



The Competition Section: What Else Is Out There?



The Promotion Section: What Can You Do to Help Your Book Sell?



The Author Background Section: Presenting Yourself in Your Best Light



The Outline: Getting It Organized and Making It Persuade



The Sample Chapter: Proving You Can Do the Job



What About Fiction? The Art and Science of Selling Fiction



Writing Memoir and Narrative Nonfiction



Query Letters, Submissions, and Sage Advice



10 Proposals That Sold--And Why



10 Habits of Naturally Slim People ... And How to Make Them Part of Your Life




How to Get Clients: An Easy and Practical Program to Build Your Business




Black Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing the Family Tree




How Saturn Reinvented the Customer Loyalty Wheel: "No Hassle" Steps Any Business Can Use!




The Creativity Toolbox




In the Beginning ... A Keepsake Record of Before-Birth Memories Written and Illustrated




Trust Your Guts! Develop Your Business Intuition and Win--Consistently




Workstyles to Fit Your Lifestyle: The Hands-on Guide to Temporary Employment




Heart and Soul: A Psychological and Spiritual Guide to Preventing and Healing Heart Disease




Taxes Made Easy for Home-Based Businesses: The Complete Plain Language Tax Guide for Home-Based Entrepreneurs and Home-Office Workers



Book Proposal Terms


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