On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “Do I need to write the whole book to get a deal?”
For those looking to publish traditionally, in most cases, the answer is no. If you are writing a business, self-help, cookbook, how-to, motivational, or other topic-specific nonfiction book, you …
On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “What do I work on first?”
The first section in the book proposal, after your title page and your splash, is About the Book. And the first part of that section is the Overview. Your Overview is a clear and engaging …
On this week’s GoalChat, we talked about Business Goals with Marcia Macomber, Cornucopia Creations and Melanie Richards, BVisible with Mel. As you fly into fall, look at it as an opportunity to get moving on those business goals, so you have lots to celebrate at the end of the year.
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On the episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “Where do I start?”
Start by getting organized. Create a folder for your book proposal on your computer or in the cloud; then create a brainstorm document for each of the sections. This includes: sizzle ideas, overview, what’s in the book, …
On the episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “What’s in a book proposal?”
A book proposal has a lot of elements, broken down into three areas: concept, promotion, and content. I goes through the sections, from title page and sizzle to overview, what’s in the book, and book specs; …
On the episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “Why should I write a book proposal?”
Most nonfiction books are sold via a book proposal. It’s a business plan, a roadmap designed to sell your idea, and you as the author, and if you are planning to go the traditional …
On this week’s GoalChat, we had a palette-cleanser conversation; I talked about the business of food with Celebrity Chef Katie Chin, host of Bagels & Banter Jessica Fishenfeld; and founder of BakeBot.ai and Bakespace Babette Pepaj. In addition to extoling the virtues and universality …
On this week’s GoalChat, we talked about Visibility with Bobbie Carlton, Carlton PR and Marketing and Innovation Women; Erik Deutsch, ExcelPR; and Karen Gunther, Stay Visible Marketing. Whether you are an entrepreneur, consultant, creative, or other expert, to be “visible” you need to be “credible” (Bobbie), …
This week’s GoalChat topic was Art and Soul with Heather Eck, Jessie-Sierra Ross, and Dayna Steele.
Heather is an artist and synesthete, Jessie-Sierra is a former ballerina and founder of Straight to the Hips, Baby, and Dayna is an author, entrepreneur, playwright, and caregiver advocate.
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