Interesting Article on Writing a Book Proposal

[Nighthawk]

New writers should keep in mind that most publishers will want you to wait until you've finished a book before sending a proposal, but otherwise, this article has a wealth of information for beginners and the not-so-new as well.

http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/Images/WritingABookProposal.pdf

[wgjones3]

Bumpity bump. :D

I needed this link and thought I'd send it back to da top since nobody else had commented on it.

[Gumpngreen]

Bad link for me. "404 Page Not Found"

[wgjones3]

I didn't even try it. I emailed the to somebody. :eek:

I think I can get the pdf file if you're interested.

[waterfallbooks]

Click the link above, hit FAQ on the publisher's site, and you'll find a link to download the PDF file.

[Merry]

Sir,

Quite a good article. Thank you so much.

Merry

[Secondsight]

I wish I could view your link as I am interested in any information that could help me in my persuit of becoming a published writer, but it goes nowhere for me... maybe it's just my computer. Thought I would let you know in case it's not my computer. :confused:

[Merry]

Hi, Secondsight and welcome to you. There were a few people having troubles with that link. I followed Waterfallbooks instructions and picked it up that way. However, if after trying that it still doesn't work, I still wouldn't worry about your computer, I think it's the link.

Merry

[Secondsight]

Sorry It took so long to respond I'm still trying to figure out this Forum thing as it is new to me.. up untill recently I was using a webTV which, let me say, is horrible machine to try and surf the internet with... :eek: but do you know of another way I could view the aforementioned information? I would appreciate any help available... God has infused me with a thirst for writing that will not be quenched untill I can follow my passion.

Through Faith all things are possible...

[Secondsight]

Thank you again Merry, I guess my ADD is working fine! :D :D I followed the link address and found the information. I will definately have to follow up when the time is right, it always helps to have the right information to work with...

[paulchernoch]

Try this:

http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/dept.asp?dept_id=1117930#WinningProposal

- Paul

[kriswrite]

I must contradict the original post a little bit; whether or not you have finished your book before you send out a proposal isn't very relavant. If anything, you may be in a be in a better position if you do NOT have your book done, as that makes it easier for the publisher to help you shape the book to their liking.

Kristina

[paulchernoch]

Kristina's point is well made, but mostly applies to nonfiction. From what I have read, most agents and publishers expect fiction submissions to be for already completed manuscripts, while nonfiction works need only be in outline form with a few chapters written. Of course, exceptions are made for previously published authors.

- Paul