Writing a book proposal
Once you have an idea for a book, the next step is to begin work on a proposal. The purpose of a book proposal is to capture a publishing editor’s interest so that he or she will agree to publish your book. The proposal also provides a description that could be used on the book’s back cover and in marketing materials, so it should be written in a way that leaves a good – and accurate – first impression.
It is not enough to know what you want to write; you also need to think carefully about why the publisher might want to publish your book, and why people will want to read it. Some factors you need to include in any proposal are:
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Each publisher has its own specific requirements for book proposals, so be sure to read proposal guidelines before you start writing. Although book proposals are only a few pages long, they require a lot of work. Taking the time to build a good proposal will ultimately save you time and help you produce a better book. It will help you refine your ideas for the book before you begin writing it.
Once you have a draft of your proposal, review it carefully. Does it clearly and accurately describe your vision for the book? If the finished manuscript is much different from the proposal it will create difficulties with the book’s marketing and could even be grounds for breaking the publishing agreement. However, do not be surprised if, after submitting the proposal, the editor asks for more information, or for changes in the book outline.