Title
Book Proposals That Sell
Author
W. Terry Whalin
Review
Have you dreamt of becoming a published author only to find your manuscripts rejected time and time again? Do you long to hold a bound
copy of your manuscript in your hands or sign copies for adoring fans? Are you tired of feeling like a lost sheep?
Thanks to Whalin’s book, Book Proposals That Sell, you don’t have to wander around the wilderness alone. In
Book Proposals That Sell, Whalin takes you by the hand and gives you an insider’s look into the world of publishing.
You’ll learn why writing the next American novel, or the next best seller, is only half the battle. You’ll discover 21 secrets
guaranteed to get your book proposal looked at by the publisher of your choice; secrets that appear to be common sense, but are often
overlooked by amateur writers in a hurry to see their work published. Secrets like:
- Knowing the topic of your book so well you can write a concise overview and pitch it three different ways.
- Understanding who your book’s audience is and why it’s reachable.
- How to write a chapter-by-chapter summary that helps editors understand the overall flow of your book.
- Explaining why you’re the perfect author for this book. In other words, why you have the credibility and authority to speak on your
book’s topic.
- Understanding why your book has competition, even if your idea is completely unique and untouched.
- Determining the vision of your book: page count, forms, completion date, etc.
- Creating a marketing plan.
- What your sample chapter should really consist of.
- The importance of choosing a title (and a few alternatives) that catches the attention of editors and bookstore browsers alike.
- Getting endorsements that will actually sell your manuscript, not just your printed book.
- The importance of the return envelope, also known as SASE.
- Why spellchecker shouldn’t be your only editing tool.
- Why your first draft is really your rough draft and how to make that draft more saleable.
- Keeping track of your submissions so you don’t send the same manuscript to an editor who rejected it in the past.
- Building relationships with editors through key events designed to bring both editors and writers together.
- Why including hype in your proposal could actually destroy your chances of an acceptance.
- Using your proposal to find the right agent for your manuscript.
- Understanding why proposal can be as much work as the manuscript itself.
- How to submit your proposal to different agents and/or publishing houses simultaneously.
- How to not become a one-hit wonder by getting more proposals out the door during the waiting game.
But that’s not all you’ll learn!
You’ll also discover:
- What publishers really want from authors,
- How they make their final decisions, and
- How you can improve your chances of getting not one, but several book contracts.
And if that isn’t enough, Whalin also includes a sample book proposal that sold for six figures. Finally, Whalin includes resources and
websites throughout the book to further your education and the understanding of the point(s) he’s trying to make.
I haven't been impressed with books on book proposals in the past. They've all seemed to come with cookie-cutter ideas, simple forms,
and little depth. But Book Proposals That Sell has impressed my socks off!
If you’re serious about making a living as a book author or you simply want to be a one-time wonder, you can’t go wrong with Book Proposals That Sell.
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About The Author:
Alyice Edrich is a freelance writer with a love for finding "ah ha moments"…even if the writers didn’t intend
to put them there! Visit her at AlyiceEdrich.com
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