What Should Be Included In A Nonfiction Book Proposal
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What to Include in a Nonfiction Book Proposal
Overview
Crafting an exceptional nonfiction book proposal is crucial for convincing acquisition editors that your work merits a substantial advance and publication.
Key Elements of a Book Proposal
Concept
Provide a concise, one-page overview explaining the unique angle of your book.
Market
Identify who will buy your book and why. Include demographics and potential readership statistics relevant to your topic. For instance, mention how many people watch baseball if it's pertinent to your subject.
Competition
List similar books published recently or soon to be released. Use resources like Amazon to find titles, authors, and publication dates. Briefly describe each book and highlight how yours is different or superior.
Promotion
Detail your promotional plan. Specify how you will market your book. If you're open to giving seminars or speaking at events, try to arrange some in advance. Publishers appreciate authors who actively engage in marketing their work.
About the Author
Explain why you are the best person to write this book. Focus on information relevant to your book's topic. Mention any previously published books and provide brief descriptions.
Media Placement
Include any newspaper or magazine features you've appeared in or articles you've published. Offline publications are preferred, but online is also valuable. As you work on your proposal, aim to gain media exposure.
Endorsements
If possible, secure endorsements from well-known figures, experts, celebrities, or other authors. This adds credibility to your proposal.
Chapter Outline or Synopsis
Provide a two-to-four-page outline. List each chapter and subheadings, with brief descriptions of what each will cover.
Sample Chapter
Submit a sample chapter that showcases your writing best. Choose the chapter you're most excited about or most knowledgeable in, as it will demonstrate the quality of your work.
Proposal Length
The complete proposal, excluding the sample chapter, should be between 10 to 20 pages.
Recommended Resources
- Write the Perfect Book Proposal: 10 That Sold and Why, 2nd Edition by Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman
- Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write: How to Get a Contract and Advance Before Writing Your Book by Elizabeth Lyon and Natasha Kern
- Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction?"and Get It Published by Susan Rabiner and Alfred Fortunato
By carefully including these elements, your nonfiction book proposal can effectively capture the interest of publishers and set your book on the path to success.
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