On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “How do I decide what book to write?”
Some professionals, whether they’re a writer – and/or entrepreneur, executive, consultant – know they have a book in them, but they do not know what that book is. If you are uncertain how …
On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “How do I find time to write my book?”
At the early stages, even before writing your book – or your book proposal – you can start developing your book’s content, in 5- or 10-minute increments. You can set short appointments …
On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “Why publish traditionally?”
If you are using your book to establish yourself as the authority you are, if you want to get it in front of as many people as possible, try to get a traditional book deal. Start with sending …
On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “How do I choose which publisher to send my proposal to?”
There are different ways to go about finding the right publisher for your book proposal. The larger publishing houses, namely the big five, and their imprints, will only allow submissions …
On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, I answer the question, “What’s the Difference Between a Pitch and a Book Proposal?”
A pitch is a brief summary of your book – and it is also incorporated into your book proposal. However, it is just one of the elements needed to sell your …
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 …