Writing a book proposal can be a daunting task, but the effort can pay off big time in helping you get your book published. Here are some tips on writing the proposal.
· Once you have written your book proposal, it is much easier to write the query letter, which is a condensed version of the book proposal.
· Hooks, hooks, and more hooks. Hooks will spread your unique message. Include a subject hook, your book hook, and hooks for the synopsis of each chapter of your book.
· Before sending your book proposal, be sure to check out the publisher’s Web site for manuscript submission guidelines. Each publisher is different, so you may need to modify your generic proposal to fit each publisher’s requirements.
· Send your proposal to a specific editor, not to “Whom it may concern.”
· Follow the advice of a professional. I strongly suggest reading How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larson.
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