Create a Book Proposal

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A compelling, 1–2 page summary of your book. Think of it like back-cover copy with more substance. It should include:

• What the book is about
• Why it matters now
• What makes it unique
• Who the audience is

Define the primary and secondary audiences:

• Who will buy this book?
• What are their demographics or interests?
• Why is there demand for this topic?

List 3–5 similar books and explain:

• How your book is similar
• How your book differs (what gap it fills)

Show why you are the best person to write this book:

• Relevant experience or credentials
• Prior publications, speaking engagements
• Social media following, email list, website traffic
• Media appearances

How will you help sell the book? Include:

• Speaking opportunities
• Endorsements you can get
• Partnerships or organizations that may help promote it
• Media you can access (podcasts, YouTube, radio, etc.)

A list of chapters with 1–2 sentence descriptions of each. For memoirs or narrative nonfiction, include the story arc.

Include 1–3 fully written chapters. Typically:

• The Introduction or Chapter 1
• A strong middle chapter
• Another chapter that best represents the tone and content

Attach you book proposal in the Contact Us on our Home Page.