SOME TIPS FOR “WOWZA!” PROPOSALS:
Know your audience. If the book is written primarily for women, state this in the proposal.
Research other books on the market to see what’s already out there. Be ready to list other/similar books in your market analysis, if necessary.
Take the time to learn effective marketing skills. This will come in hand, both online and in person.
Stay well connected in the writing industry. Those connections will come in handy at this point. Editors want to know who you know.
Your sample chapters have to be the best they can possibly be.
Of course, you must be sure to follow the specific guidelines of the house you’re targeting, as different publisher have different formatting requests.
