Writing a Book Proposal: The Panic is Real

By Jocelyn Jane Cox

The initial draft of my memoir Motion Dazzle went swimmingly. I got deep into a flow state with ethereal music while munching on unsalted almonds and non-GMO kale chips. I was buzzing off my undeniable literary genius. Sometimes I’d even pat myself on the back while yelling “I’m doing it!”

Of course, when I read through that first draft, I realized there was still a lot of work to do, so I tore the manuscript apart then tinkered with it for at least another ten draft...