How to Write a Book Proposal

Larsen, Michael

ISBN 10: 158297702X / ISBN 13: 9781582977027

Published by F&W Media, Incorporated, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

Title: How to Write a Book Proposal

Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

Edition: 4 Edition.

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Synopsis:

The Source for Book Proposals Success! How to Write a Book Proposal is THE resource for getting your work published. This newly revised edition of the Writer's Digest Books classic outlines how to create an effective, nonfiction book proposal in a clear, step-by-step manner. You'll learn the keys to a successful book proposal and how to:    • Test-market the potential of a book idea and effectively communicate that potential in a proposal    • Choose the best agents and editors for a particular proposal    • Create a professional-looking proposal package    • Predispose publishers to make their best offer Notes agent and author Michael Larsen also provides insider insights into the publishing industry as well as a plethora of newly updated information including:    • Recent changes in the publishing industry    • Updated trend information    • New sample proposals    • Expanded instructions for creating outlines You'll also find complete guidelines to becoming an effective self-promoter. How to Write a Book Proposal is a must-have for every writer!

About the Author:

Michael Larsen co-founded Northern California's oldest literary agent, Michael Larsen-Elizabeth Pomada Literary Agents, in 1972. He is a member of AAR. Mike is the author of How to Write a Book Proposal and How to Get a Literary Agent, and with Jay Conrad Levinson and Rick Frishman, coauthor of Guerrilla Marketing for Writers: 100 Weapons for Selling Your Work.