How to Sell Your Memoir: 12 Steps to a Perfect Book Proposal is a comprehensive guide that provides memoirists with a clear and structured approach to crafting a compelling book proposal. Written by Brooke Warner, a seasoned former acquiring editor and current publisher, this manual offers valuable insights into the essential components of a nonfiction proposal.
The book breaks down the proposal into three key editorial components and three crucial marketing components, making it accessible for both professional writers and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. It includes a dedicated section on platform-building, emphasizing its significance for memoirists and offering practical guidance on establishing a strong platform. The inclusion of real samples from successful authors who have sold their memoirs to traditional publishers based on their proposals further enriches the content.
Readers can benefit from easy-to-follow templates and expert tips for effectively navigating the realms of literary agents and publishers. The manual also presents best practices that are indispensable for memoirists seeking to succeed in the competitive publishing industry.
Author: Warner, Brooke
Publisher: She Writes Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: How to Sell Your Memoir: 12 Steps to a Perfect Book Proposal
