How to Craft a Persuasive Book Proposal For Any Genre or Topic
By Patricia Fry
Are book proposals still necessary in this publishing climate? Patricia Fry says, Yes! She maintains that as an author, you are the CEO of your book, and the book proposal is your business plan. A solid and complete book proposal is a crucial element to getting published. Most agents and publishers require a proposal before they will ever set eyes on a manuscript. Writing a proposal can help you to more successfully pitch your book (and you) to the right agent or publisher.
But the book proposal is also essential to you-the author-as it will help you to write the right book for the right audience. A well-thought out book proposal will guide you in devising a smart marketing plan for promoting your book to your audience. Don't be fooled. No matter which publishing option you choose, it is up to you to promote your book.
This webinar will be based on Patricia Fry's new book,
Propose Your Book, How to Craft Persuasive Proposals for Nonfiction, Fiction, and Children's Books (Allworth Press, 2015). This book has been described as "substantial" and "a rock" as it provides all the basics of crafting a successful book proposal from a fresh, yet professional perspective. But it delivers more-much more. This is the only book proposal book that speaks specifically to each author no matter your book's genre or topic. Patricia has included chapters for authors of fiction, nonfiction, and children's books and she's incorporated several specific genres and topics: memoirs, young adult books, travel books, inspirational, how-to, self-help, cookbooks, and
Propose Your Book offers a clear understanding of the book proposal process in today's fiercely competitive publishing climate and so will Patricia's webinar. This includes:
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The most up-to-date concepts in writing a book proposal
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Insider tips from the agents and publishers
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Examples of actual proposals from publishers' files
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Separate chapters for authors of specific topics/genres
Join in on this teleseminar with Patricia Fry and learn more about the essential process of writing a book proposal.
6:00 pm - October 8, 2015
