How to Write a Good Book Proposal

Non-fiction authors who can get book deal with a traditional publisher will need to write a “book proposal." In this video, you'll learn the purpose a book proposal serves, and how to structure yours. scribemedia.com
0:00 Intro
2:34 Why do publishers want book proposals?
6:02 How to structure book proposals
14:38 Optional sections
16:08 Examples of Successful Book Proposals
RESOURCES MENTIONED
'Bluefishing' Book Proposal by Steve Sims (6-figure advance)
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'Mate' Book Proposal by Tucker Max/Geoffrey Miller (7-figure advance)
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Scribe Book Proposal Template
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[@bluegold21]

Thanks a bunch for the advice. And the template is obviously a great courtesy. Fingers crossed, in a year people will be asking me for advice on book proposals.

[@reneekee9581]

Excellent Video. Thank you!

[@PaulineFlanagan-hr6tp]

Thanks so much for this video. It was very helpful

[@MartaBermudezsurglobal]

where is the template?

[@yasminevine]

I have a question. Is a Book Proposal only for Nonfiction? Can you get a manager or agent with a book proposal? When it comes to Fiction do we have to have a manuscript completed first? I have a fiction and non-fiction. I have a proposal for the non-fiction and I want to do it for my fiction book too but another video said for fiction I have to have the complete manuscript. Please advise

[@sarahbernard9100]

For fiction books, like novels, you need to write the book first and then send query letters to prospective agents, and then they help shop the book to publishers. I have both kinds of projects in the works and am researching both ways to getting deals. Will probably end up self-publishing the first couple of books though.

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How can I become an editor for people who write books

[@ryananthony4840]

College lol, then tons of luck

[@judithmwakimi4633]

How are you going to prove the publisher that your book is stronger than the rival book

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