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Demystifying the Nonfiction Book Proposal: Mission Statement

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These days many book proposals include a mission statement after the About the Author section. Here you answer the question: “Why do I feel compelled to write this book?” Or answer these questions: “What’s my purpose in writing this book?” “What’s my mission in writing this book (or how does writing this book fit into my mission in life)?” “What…
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Demystifying the Nonfiction Book Proposal: About the Author

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At this point in the proposal process you must write down all the reasons why you are the best person to write your book. This section is called “About the Author.” It, again, falls under the Introduction. Sounds pretty simply, right? It actually is. Write a biography of your expertise and experience in the third person tense. Include the most…
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Demystifying the Nonfiction Book Proposal: Necessary Resources

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The next section in the Introduction is called “Resources Needed to Complete the Book.” Here you will detail all costs related to completing your book and discuss when you will complete your book. Here are a few resources you might consider including : Photos Art Permissions Foreword by a celebrity In this section of a book proposal you also reveal…
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Looking for a Retreat to Inspire Your Writing?

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I’ve recently received several emails asking me when I might be teaching a workshop or teleseminar. My schedule’s been a bit crazy this past year, but I’ll have more time this coming school year to schedule both teleseminars and local retreats. Or, if you want to hire me to come to your neck of the woods, please give me a…
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Demystifying the Nonfiction Book Proposal: Complementary Books

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Sorry I didn’t post the next part in my series on writing a nonfiction book proposal last Friday. I’m in New York for the whole month of August with my son, the dancer, and things got a bit crazy. (For the last two weeks I thought I might actually  be moving to NYC for 10-11 months, and I’ve been apartment…
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