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Title: Proposals Are Vital - With or Without a Manuscript!
Review: What an eye-opener this book is! Terry Whalin has been both a writer and editor for many years, and he shares information about the publishing business that only an insider can know. Number One is that editors prefer a well-written proposal over a completed manuscript. (Surprised? I was!) Brilliant writing alone won't get you a contract. Editors don't have time to read voluminous manuscripts, so they rely on well-crafted proposals. And they receive thousands of proposals each year. You need a proposal that will stand out from all the others, one that says, "Read me. Don't put me in the rejection pile." BOOK PROPOSALS THAT SELL gives step-by-step instructions on how to write a proposal and explains the "WHY" of each individual step. In addition, a wonderful sample proposal is included so you can actually SEE what each page should look like. This book is a MUST READ for every writer.
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