Propose Your Book How To Craft Persuasive Proposals For Nonfiction Fiction And Childrens Books Fry by Fry, Patricia L 9781621534679, 9781621534778, 1621534677, 1621534774 instant download after payment.

Authors are the CEOs of their books, and their book proposals are their business plans. Most agents and publishers require a proposal before ever setting eyes on a manuscript, and it is a crucial element in getting published. Writing a proposal can also help an author to write the right book for the right audience, and to more successfully pitch a book to the right agent or publisher. Propose Your Book offers a clear understanding of the book proposal process in today's fiercely competitive publishing climate. It includes: The most up-to-date concepts in writing a book proposalInsider tips from the agents and publishersExamples of actual proposals from publishers' files Covering proposals for nonfiction, fiction, and children's books, Patricia Fry provides a hands-on approach from an experienced writer's perspective. Propose Your Book, enriched with innovative and tried-and-true strategies, is a complete guide to perfecting contemporary proposals that will sell writers' books.;Part I. The book proposal explained : What is a book proposal and why do you need one? -- The psychology of a book proposal from the publisher's POV -- Elements of a basic book proposal: editorial portion -- Elements of a successful book proposal: marketing portion -- Part II. The nonfiction book proposal : Sell your how-to or self-help book -- How to represent your business book through a book proposal -- Pitch your cookbook through a hot book proposal -- Part III. The personal book proposal : How to write a book proposal for your memoir -- A proposal for your travel book -- How to best represent your inspirational/spiritual book -- Part IV. Book proposals for fiction : Sell your novel through a fab book proposal -- Novel ways to promote your novel -- Part V. A book proposal for your children's book : Yes, your children's book may require a book proposal -- The young adult book proposal -- Part VI. It's time to submit your amazing proposal : How to locate and approach a literary agent -- How to land a publisher for your amazing book -- Tips for surviving the dreaded rejection -- Part VII. Resources for authors : Sample book proposals.