Book Proposals That Sell - 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success

In Book Proposals That Sell, Terry reveals 21 secrets to creating a book proposal that every author needs in order to create one that sells.

About the author

W. Terry Whalin has worked both sides of the editorial desk—as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor, and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former literary agent, Terry is an Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children’s books to biographies to co-authored books. Several of Terry’s books have sold over 100,000 copies. He has an innovative online training course to help authors effectively connect with literary agents and editors called “Write A Book Proposal”. He is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers’ conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Terry lives near Denver, Colorado and has an active following on twitter (@terrywhalin).

Summary

In Book Proposals That Sell, Terry reveals 21 secrets to creating a book proposal that every author needs in order to create one that sells.

Foreword

Focus on connecting with writers who want to be published

Work with a professional book publicist on launch campaign

Submit to major industry reviewers, including Publisher’s Weekly and Foreword Reviews

Speak as a guest on podcasts

Write for various traditional and online media outlets

Connect with audience on Twitter (195.9K+ followers)

Product details

• Authors: W Terry Whalin, W. Terry Whalin
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.10.2021
• EAN: 9781631955105
• ISBN: 978-1-63195-510-5
• No. of pages: 190
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Journalism; REFERENCE / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Business Aspects