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The world of publishing can seem mysterious to outsiders--there's a whole set of rules and a different language that only those in the know seem to understand. I write a regular series of articles aimed at demystifying the publishing industry for thought leaders and experts who hope to get their nonfiction books published.

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Up Your Platform--Stand Out with a Go-to-Market Strategy

Welcome to part 7 of my 8-part series about writing nonfiction book proposals that get the attention of an editor and agent. My hope is...

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Dec 26, 20242 min read

Where Will Your Book Go? Why Your Category Can Tell You So Much

This is the 6th piece in my 8-part series sharing my best advice about how to write a nonfiction book proposal that gets the attention of...

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Dec 26, 20242 min read

Don't Forget Your Reader! Make Your Proposal Stand Out by Focusing on the Benefits for End Consumers

This is the 5th in my 8-part series sharing my advice about unique way you can write a nonfiction book proposal that stands out from the...

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Dec 8, 20242 min read

Stories are Your Proposal's Secret Weapon--How to Use Storytelling to Engage Editors and Agents

This is the 4th installment in my 8-part series that’s focus on sharing my best advice for nonfiction book proposals. My goal through...

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Dec 8, 20242 min read

Your Proposal Should Sell YOU As the Author

This is the 3rd in my 8-part series with my best advice about writing a nonfiction book proposal that gets the attention of an editor or...

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Nov 23, 20242 min read

Proposals Should Sell--not Describe--Your Book

This is the 2nd in my 8-part series sharing my best advice about how to write a nonfiction book proposal that gets the attention of an...

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Nov 22, 20242 min read

How Publishers Actually Use Proposals

1 of 8 in My Series of Tips for Writing Nonfiction Book Proposals that Get the Attention of Editors and Agents Writing a nonfiction book...

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Nov 21, 20242 min read

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