In summary, remember to think about the following areas when you put together your book proposal:
1. TOPIC – Ensure your book’s subject is cutting-edge and important.
2. AUDIENCE – Know the audience for your book and exactly how your book is relevant to that audience.
3. POSITION – Understand the market, how your book sits alongside existing literature, and what makes your book unique.
4. STRUCTURE – Be clear, concise, and consistent when you present the ideas for your book to your publisher.
If you consider these points, you should be well on your way to writing a successful proposal.
And a final piece of advice…
All stages in the publishing process are a huge commitment – do not underestimate the time it will take to write a book. Often, it takes at least a year, with contributed books going at the rate of the slowest contributor. You’ll be expected to take a very active part in all processes, as well as marketing pre- and post-publication. Best to think of it as a partnership.
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Assuming your proposal is suitable and aligns with our publishing framework, a commissioning editor will provide you with a specific proposal form suitable for your subject area and book idea, which will help you capture key information and make the most of the tips in this guide.
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