THE ELEMENTS OF A BOOK PROPOSAL

The elements of a book proposal all have to be included in what is a marketing piece that will convince ...

WHAT TYPE OF FREELANCE EDITOR DO I NEED?

Hoping to get your book published? You may need to hire a freelance editor to help you achieve your goal. ...

HOW TO CREATE A COMPARATIVE BOOKS LIST THAT WILL GET YOU A BOOK DEAL

By Nancy Peske The comparative books list is a crucial element in a successful book proposal. It is your best tool ...
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7 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT HIRING A FREELANCE EDITOR FOR YOUR BOOK

Not all freelance editors do the same type of work. If you are looking to hire an editor for your book, ...
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WRITE A TRANSFORMATIONAL NONFICTION BOOK THAT SOLVES AN URGENT PROBLEM

Why should someone buy your transformational nonfiction book? Because you’re going to solve an urgent problem of theirs. Back when ...
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BESTSELLING TITLES TO INSPIRE YOUR TITLE

Back when I was an in-house editor at Perigee Books and later, HarperCollins, I made a point of checking the bestseller lists ...
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3 WAYS TO ENERGIZE YOUR WRITING

Writing a memoir or nonfiction book but afraid you’re not a “real” writer with a broad enough vocabulary and an ...
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BUILD YOUR AUTHOR PLATFORM WITH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

If you want to be seen as an expert on the topic of your book, you need to start thinking ...
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BRAND YOURSELF WITH A BOOK

Why should someone hire you as a coach or consultant, subscribe to your blog or newsletter, come to see you ...
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FIND A LITERARY AGENT WHO IS RIGHT FOR YOU (AND YOUR BOOK): THREE TIPS

Most larger book publishers insist that you submit your book through a literary agent, although many smaller publishers do not. ...