Book Proposals and Manuscripts

The proposal includes these components:

• Table of Contents
• Overview
• Competition
• Bio of Author
• Marketing Plan
• Book's Table of Contents
• Chapter Summaries
• Two Sample Chapters

I can either write the proposal or edit it after you write it. If you prefer to write it, I recommend any of the following books as helpful guides:

The Shortest Distance Between You and a Published Book by Susan Page

Write the Perfect Book Proposal: 10 That Sold and Why, 2nd Edition -- Deborah Levine Herman, Jeff Herman

How to Write a Book Proposal -- Michael Larsen

The Fast Track Course on How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal -- Stephen Blake Mettee

For your book to be successful, you must also invest in marketing and public relations to create name recognition and interview opportunities that generate reviews and excerpts. One book marketing group you may want to explore is http://www.marketability.com.