Real Name: Sonny Long Gender: male Member Since: September 29, 2007 Last Signed In: January 09, 2009 Profile Views: 773 Blog Views: 2155 Due Process First things first Murder trial site set Fingers crossed Got to throw the line in the water to get a nibble The next wave Movement on the legal front Trying to keep the faith Agents, agents everywhere Still waiting September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 
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Still looking at a book proposal
I want to continue to dissect the parts of a non-fiction book proposal. These two may seem unimportant, but when an agent or editor is considering representing your work, they are looking at all these elements, so put as much time into them as anything else. The introduction, preface or forward...call it what you want. According to one source you should "infect the reader with your purpose, passion and enthusiasm." This introduces the reader to your topic. Read examples in similar books already in the marketplace. Also let the agent or editor know if someone else has committed to writing the introduction and provide a brief bio of that person. I have someone in mind to ask to write the preface for my true crime book. The next part of the proposal is the Author's Bio. These should read like book jackets. Read a few and get a feel for them. Highlight why you are especially qualified to author a book on this topic. Include a section of book reviews if you are previously published. This look at a non-fiction book proposal is winding down. I'll wrap it up this week with a look at the final elements. Keep writing. 0 comments from 0 users
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