Book Proposals That Sell: 21 SECRETS TO SPEED YOUR SUCCESS by W. Terry Whalin, Donna Clark Goodrich, Steven R. Laube
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Book Summary Author: Donna Clark Goodrich, Steven R. Laube, W. Terry Whalin Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 2005-04-01 ISBN: 1932124640 Number of pages: 184 Publisher: Write Now Publications |
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Terry Whalin is on the inside -inside the editor's office where manuscripts pile high and inside the writer's mind as he wonders how to propel an idea into print. In Book Proposals That $ell -21 Secrets to Speed Your Success, Terry Whalin offers readers the benefit of his editing and writing expertise by unveiling the elements of nonfiction book proposals. Initially, Whalin takes us into the everyday life of an editor; he cautions writers to be patient and study what it takes to get a manuscript through a publishing house.
In the next section Terry unfolds the 21 secrets to writing a well-crafted book proposal. He moves us through the stages of a proposal as though we are chatting over coffee-- do you know your topic, audience, abilities, and competition? While we mull over those questions, Terry cuts in with powerful statistics-- if "nine out of ten books are sold from a nonfiction book proposal," then why not take the time? Personal illustrations drive home the concepts of layout, submissions, and marketing.
Terry Whalin tops off the conversation by sharing an actual sample proposal that grabbed a six figure advance. He never minimizes the work involved yet encourages us with what can happen if we are willing to follow the process. For those who need more, he includes an appendix packed with resources. I read the book in one sitting but know I will return to it again and again for solid referencing. Book Proposals That $ell is a must for writers who want to learn from the best.