Make Sure You Write the Right Book
Start Your Book Proposal With These Three Sections
One of the biggest challenges authors face is deciding what book to write. This is especially true for experts in the nonfiction realm. Thought leaders—whether they are consultants, executives, or entrepreneurs—have a lot of knowledge to share, but are not always sure of what direction to go in.
That’s part of what makes your book proposal such a powerful document. It helps you clarify your book idea, develop the content, and position it—and you as the expert—in the best way possible. Then, when you get the book deal, everything is laid out, making writing it “easy.” Well, as easy as writing a 40,000-80,000-word manuscript can be!
Start your book proposal by working on these three sections first: Overview, Audience, and Comprehensive Titles. They will work in tandem to help you gain clarity on your slant, audience, and proof of salability.
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