Book Proposals
A Simple Proposal Formula
I wrote about 50 books with traditional publishers and even crafted two proposals that got six figure advances—before I…
November 26, 2022-
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Book Proposals
Looking For Authors Who “Get It”
Editors and agents are blasted with submissions every day. I know because I’ve been one of them for…
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Book Proposals
Use Social Pressure to Finish Your Proposal
Do you procrastinate when it comes to creating a book proposal? You aren’t alone and it is common among…
May 25, 2020 -
Writers ChatWRITERS Chat Recap for February, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
February 21, 2020 -
Becoming an AuthorAchieving the “It Factor” in Publishing – Part 2
I understand the struggle that aspiring authors often face on their attempt toward publication. Honestly, this is one of…
April 9, 2019 -
Book Proposals
Create a Winning Competetive Analysis
“Can I really compare my book with a bestselling author’s book?” “Why do I need this? Won’t I shine…
October 25, 2018 -
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 -
Guest PostsWhy Should I Market An Unpublished Book?
“Lisa, everyone is asking me when they can buy a copy of the book.” I looked at my friend…
September 15, 2018 -
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 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Create a Marketing Plan for your Book—Before it’s Contracted
Marketing isn’t exactly an author’s favorite job. After all, aren’t writers supposed to keep producing books and rely on…
March 9, 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 -
Heard It Through The HartlineMatchmaking and a Good Proposal
Agenting is a lot like being the matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof. We have the job of searching…
July 23, 2015
