Book Proposal Quotes

“No book or magazine article is for "everyone" so know your audience, then target them with your writing.”
― W. Terry Whalin, Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success

“Hook your editor with a strong opening sentence to bring attention to your writing.”
― W. Terry Whalin, Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success

“As a book author, it's your responsibility to cast a vision for your book about the length and appearance before you pitch the idea to a publisher.”
― W. Terry Whalin, Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success

“I've learned from past mistakes that you should never own something as fun as a charcuterie board and save it for "special occasions," because it's highly like that the people you saved it for will somehow end up not having been worth it in the long run. Then, you'll just end up lamenting all the missed opportunities you had to enjoy the things all by yourself.”
― K.J. Micciche, The Book Proposal: A bookish, second-chance romantic comedy