Book Proposals
The Why Behind a Book Proposal
No, agents and editors are not sadists. We do not ask you to write an extensive book proposal to…
September 30, 2018-
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Book Proposals
Your Overview Must Grab Attention
Editors are searching for good writing and submissions. How do they find it? Several years ago I asked another…
August 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
DON’T SLAP THE DOCTOR WHEN YOUR BABY IS SICK
Editors are like doctors. People entrust their precious baby to them. Their beautiful, chubby, and well-loved child. Doctors must examine…
July 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Book Proposal Overview-Video
BOOK PROPOSALS IN A NUTSHELL Cherrilynn joins the hosts of Writers Chat to give an overview of Book Proposals.…
June 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Do Agents Really Care About My Cat?
I love cats, coffee, chocolate, and long walks on the beach, especially if the beach has sea glass. My…
May 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
One Page Sell Sheet
The One Page Sell Sheet is like a mini resume. The sell sheet gives the agent or publisher pertinent…
April 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Come to the Table-of Contents
Congratulations, the agent, and publisher liked what they read in your Cover Letter, and opened the door to the…
March 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Knock Four Times
A good cover letter is like an intriguing door, it invites the agent or publisher into your proposal. The publisher…
February 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Proposal Do’s and Don’ts
Why was my proposal rejected? As a submissions reader, I now understand why my past book proposal was not…
January 6, 2018
