Allworth Press Propose Your Book: How to Craft Persuasive Proposals for Nonfiction, Fiction, and Childrens Books

Authors are the CEOs of their books, and their book proposals are their business plans. Most nts 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 nt or publisher. Propose Your Book offers a clear understanding of the book proposal process in todays fiercely competitive publishing climate. It includes:The most up-to-date concepts in writing a book proposalInsider tips from the nts and publishersExamples of actual proposals from publishers filesCovering proposals for nonfiction, fiction, and childrens books, Patricia Fry provides a hands-on approach from an experienced writers 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.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we dont aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.Propose Your Book: How to Craft Persuasive Proposals for Nonfiction, Fiction, and Childrens Books