How to Write a Book Proposal and Attract the Agent and Publisher of Your Dreams

“Lisa, I just signed the book contract!” I heard some version of these seven words three times this summer, as my clients signed with traditional publishers. I also received a phone call just last week from a client who anticipates signing with a large publisher in the next few weeks. It’s always exciting to know that all the time, work, creativity and love put into a book proposal has met with success. Another client recently mentioned that she found the books on book proposals confusing—that she wasn’t sure how to apply the information and structure to her particular book. The[...]