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Submissions & Proposals The Art of the Book Proposal: Demystifying the Perfect Nonfiction Pitch

Literary agent Kim Perel examines the art of the book proposal and demystifies the perfect nonfiction pitch (with a special formula even).

Submissions & Proposals Start Your Book Proposal With These Three Sections Debra Eckerling

Submissions & Proposals 10 Book Proposal Writing Goals for 2026 Debra Eckerling

Submissions & Proposals 8 Components of Your Author Platform for Your Book Proposal Debra Eckerling

Submissions & Proposals 7 Book Proposal Pet Peeves From Publishers Debra Eckerling

Get Published 9 Dos & Don’ts of Book Proposal Formatting Debra Eckerling

Submissions & Proposals The Why, What, How of Comp Titles for Your Nonfiction Book Proposal Debra Eckerling

Resources Write To Sell The Editors of Writer's Digest

Submissions & Proposals How to Write a Great Overview for Your Book Proposal Debra Eckerling

Submissions & Proposals Not for Me—But Thanks: How to Overcome Rejection in Book Publishing John Bateson

Submissions & Proposals How to Brainstorm Your Book Proposal Debra Eckerling

Submissions & Proposals 6 Successful Ways to Get Your Nonfiction Book Ready for Submission Aileen Weintraub

Writing Habits and Practices 7 Steps to Mapping Out Your Nonfiction Book Proposal Aileen Weintraub

Writer’s Digest Magazine October 2017 Online Exclusives 10 Key Elements to Writing a Winning Nonfiction Book Proposal Marisa A. Corvisiero

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