You're aiming for traditional publication, and need to attract an agent and publisher. How do you write a book proposal which SELLS?

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(c) 2014 Angela Booth

Angela is a copywriter, author and ghostwriter, who helps authors with book proposals:
http://angelabooth.com/Ghostwriting/proposals.html

Vital: writing nonfiction? DON'T write your book first. Write a proposal, and sell it, before you start writing.

Write your proposal, then query literary agents and publishers.

1. Research, research, research...

A powerful, selling proposal is based on intelligence gathering.

Not only do you need to know your readership, you need to know your book's competition.

Please don't skimp on the research.

2. Define your readership

Who will read your book?

Nonfiction readers read for information and entertainment.

Think about the kinds of challenges your book will solve for readers.

Tip: read the reviews of competing titles to your book on Amazon. Reviews tell you a lot about the readers.

3. Define competing titles

Competition is a GOOD thing.

Believe it or not, it's wonderful if your book faces lots of competition. Lots of titles in an area mean that the area is popular: readers are buying, and reading.

4. Stand out from the competition

Get a unique angle on your topic.

Have fun with this. Think about readers. They read the books in your subject area for a reason. How could your book help them?

What can you offer that others aren't offering?

Your unique angle may be immediately obvious, or it may take time to develop. Start writing your proposal; this may inspire you.

5. Create a marketing plan

Publishers want to know your marketing plans.

Think about reviews. Make a list of magazines you publisher's marketing people can approach with press releases. Who might review your book -- do you know any celebrities, or prominent people?

If you have a mailing list, and followers on social media, mention this. If you have a blog, share that too.

Ready, steady... go!

Write your book proposal while you're researching.

Start writing, while you're inspired. Don't wait. Your enthusiasm will make up for a multitude of sins. Publisher want authors who are keen, and proactive.

Take heart: there's no such thing as a "perfect" book proposal.

The only mistake you can make, is to procrastinate, and never complete your proposal.

Readers are waiting. :-)

Good luck!
You're on your way.

Write... and then...

Send query letters to...
The literary agents and publishers you've researched.

As soon as your book proposal is done, or almost done, start sending out query letters (or emails) to the agents and publishers you've identified as being the most suitable for your book.

And you're done. :-)

(c) 2014 Angela Booth

Angela is a copywriter, author and ghostwriter, who helps authors with book proposals:
http://angelabooth.com/Ghostwriting/proposals.html

Congratulations!

You're on your way to being published.

(c) 2014 Angela Booth

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Angela is a copywriter, author and ghostwriter, who helps authors with book proposals:
http://angelabooth.com/Ghostwriting/proposals.html