Book Proposals That Sell

Writing a book? Most people start with a blank page and write their entire manuscript unaware of a crucial step necessary for publication. According to author W. Terry Whalin, more than 80% of all nonfiction books are sold from a book proposal. This mysterious document contains many elements that will never appear in a manuscript - yet these details are critical to publishing executives who make the decision about publishing or rejecting a project. As an acquisitions editor the author was often the first person to read these proposals and now he reveals insider information to help you avoid the pitfalls of rejection.