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"nonfiction proposal" refers to a document that presents a detailed plan for writing a nonfiction book. It includes information about the book's content, the author's credentials, the target audience, marketing strategies, and a sample chapter.
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If your query letter gets a response from an agent, be prepared to send in a completed novel or
full nonfiction proposal — and not just the kernel of an idea.
A clarification question: Does the «first three chapters» guideline apply to
nonfiction proposals as well as to fiction?
In Book Proposals That Sell, Terry combines his compassion for writers with his considerable publishing experience to create a must - have book for anyone preparing
a nonfiction proposal.
-- Kelly Gallagher, General Manager - Business Intelligence, RR Bowker As an agent, I've read Terry's
nonfiction proposals and have always been impressed.
Book Proposals That Sell offers great advice on building
the nonfiction proposal and also explains the inner workings of the editor's and publication board's role in acquiring a new book.
In an email the attached file name should be descriptive — author name / fiction or
nonfiction proposal / logline.
This article explains important differences between writing a fiction proposal and
a nonfiction proposal.
As an agent, I've read Terry's
nonfiction proposals and have always been impressed.
Whether we're talking about your query letter,
nonfiction proposal, or book cover, it needs to be professional to appeal to readers, agents, and / or publishers.
I've started reading Larsen's book on writing
a nonfiction proposal, but I find your approach more helpful.
Here are just 13 examples of established publishers and imprints that accept unsolicited,
nonfiction proposals.
BLS works with writers, teaching you how to research likely publishers, and prepare and write
your nonfiction proposals, fiction synopses, query letters, bios, cover letters, and promotional material.
She is also
a nonfiction proposal writer and book doctor, and the author of The Wolf Chronicles novels (Simon & Schuster), which tell the story of how the wolf became the dog from the wolf's point of view.
With
the nonfiction proposal evaluation, an editor experienced with the ways that agents and publishers acquire new work will review your proposal and first three sample chapters and provide feedback in two forms: