Now that you have decided to partner with elsevier, the next step is to create a proposal. How to really make money as a book author even if you don. The likes of john grisham, stephen king, and jk rowling prove you can. The book proposal is a 1550 or so page manuscript that a writer uses to pitch a nonfiction book to publishers. Authors wishing to submit an article to a palgrave journal can find general information in our journal author pages and a full list of our journals here. Igelige said his client, mr elias ozikpu is the author of the work, which book was published by melose books and publishing ltd. Hogrefe is interested in publishing books for professionals, clinicians, students. All of our free ebooks are legally licensed for your peace of mind. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. But in the about the author section of your book proposal youve got to overcome your natural inclination to be reticent. The about the author portion of the book proposal should convince the book publishing outfit that you are the right person to write this book. Writing an irresistible book proposal by michael larsen the golden rule of writing a book proposal is that every word in your proposal should answer one of two questions.
Book proposal guidelines university of california press. A resource guide for new elsevier book authors and book editors, featuring content types, writing and submitting proposals. But few of us can sell as many books as james patterson or danielle steele. Submit a book proposal palgrave palgrave macmillan.
Ideas for books are as varied as the books themselves. I know you dont like to brag and boast about what youve accomplished. If an acquisitions editor responds with a request for a book proposal, please follow. Come right out and say all the positive things about yourself and your writing credentials that an agent would say if she were representing you. Submitting a book proposal hogrefe publishing corp. Over 2500 free books online, ready to download instantly in pdf, epub and kindle. Dover publications and dover books classic literature, coloring books, childrens books, music books, art books and more. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The petition was addressed to the directorgeneral of ncc, mr john asein and submitted on monday feb. Proposed title s slightly different from the title page section of the book proposal. If a word doesnt help answer one of those questions, delete it. The proposal gives them key information to get the process started. As with a book s table of contents toc listing the chapters.
Download and fill out the proposal and send the completed form to our proposal mailbox including the following details in the subject line of your email proposal in subject area author name. Why should a publisher invest in your book, and why are you the person to write it. Welcome to fantastic fiction search and browse bibliographies of over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with the latest books and series information join our 99,999 members. Im not saying you cant make money from writing books. They arise in all sorts of different situations, but. The core of the publishing process is the book proposal. The insiders stepbystep guide to proposals that get you published fifth edition. We invite submissions from prospective authors via the following process. Though its written in place of an actual book, it should build a complete argument for the book idea. At wiley, your commissioning editor will be a subject specialist, and you can contact them directly with your proposal. Mike is also the author of how to get a literary agent, and with jay conrad levinson and rick frishman, coauthor of guerrilla marketing for writers.
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