Crafting a Winning Book Proposal

Scholarly Communication

In the fourth episode of Publish My Book, Avi breaks down the core components of a winning book proposal and identifies key questions you should be able to answer to effectively convey to your publisher why they should consider your manuscript. Avi shares why it is worth your time to introduce yourself to your target acquisitions editor in advance. He then takes a deep dive into the book proposal itself by addressing how you can craft each proposal section as strongly as possible. From the table of contents and proposal abstract to identifying which sample chapter to share and how to compile a succinct CV, Avi offers insider tips to help you set yourself up for success from the outset.

Related resources:

• How to Get a Contract from a Reputable Academic Publisher Before You Write Your Book
• Sample Book Proposal
• Watch Laura Portwood Stacer, author of The Book Proposal Book, in conversation with Avi Staiman about mastering the book proposal
• Hear from acquisitions editors: The Authors Handbook to Academic Book Publishing
• Identify your current stage within the publishing journey (and navigate the rest of the journey with success!)

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