WHY WRITE A PROPOSAL

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Many authors are eager to plunge into the actual writing of their book.  They wonder why they should spend time and effort on something that will not be part of the finished book.  But a good proposal is anything but a waste of time.

 

 

THE PROPOSAL AS A SALES TOOL

Initially, your proposal will help you attract the attention of commissioning editors and determine the best publisher for your book.  A positive reception of your proposal by the academics or professionals called on by the publisher to review it will assure confidence in the saleability of your book.  It will also help ‘presell’ the book and garner the kinds of constructive criticism that will help you produce a book with the greatest possible appeal.

 

 

THE PROPOSAL AS A WRITING TOOL

A good proposal is also the framework for the book.  It - and the editor’s and reviewers’ comments - should serve as a guide in preparing an initial manuscript.  If you can execute the ideas embodied in a well-received proposal, you may expect a similarly warm reception for your book.

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