Your nonfiction book proposal is the roadmap you need to get your book idea out of your head, onto the page, and into the right hands. More than that, it helps you find clarity, develop strategy, and get the results you want: a saleable, marketable book. In the Book Proposal Podcast, host and book proposal consultant Debra Eckerling simplifies the process with short, practical episodes focused entirely on proposals. From pinpointing the right idea and building your platform to planning your promo and choosing comps, Debra answers real questions to help you create a proposal that sells your book—and you. Whether you’re aiming for traditional, hybrid, or indie publishing, you’ll get actionable advice to turn your concept into a plan.
All content for Book Proposal Podcast is the property of Debra Eckerling and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Your nonfiction book proposal is the roadmap you need to get your book idea out of your head, onto the page, and into the right hands. More than that, it helps you find clarity, develop strategy, and get the results you want: a saleable, marketable book. In the Book Proposal Podcast, host and book proposal consultant Debra Eckerling simplifies the process with short, practical episodes focused entirely on proposals. From pinpointing the right idea and building your platform to planning your promo and choosing comps, Debra answers real questions to help you create a proposal that sells your book—and you. Whether you’re aiming for traditional, hybrid, or indie publishing, you’ll get actionable advice to turn your concept into a plan.
Do I Need to Write the Whole Book to Get a Deal? | Episode 5
Book Proposal Podcast
4 minutes
2 months ago
Do I Need to Write the Whole Book to Get a Deal? | Episode 5
On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “Do I need to write the whole book to get a deal?”
If you are looking to publish traditionally, in most cases, the answer is no. For a business, self-help, cookbook, how-to, motivational, or other topic-specific nonfiction book, you do not need a complete manuscript; you only need a book proposal with 2 or 3 sample chapters. You are selling your concept, angle, and expertise, while giving the agent and publisher an idea of your style and ability as a writer. Note: The rules are different for memoir and fiction; for those you need a complete manuscript ready to send when the publisher shows interest.
If you are a thought leader, entrepreneur, business owner, consultant, subject-matter expert, who keeps putting off writing your book, there is an easier way. Develop the concept and context through the proposal. As you do that, the content will also come together. Check out this episode to learn more.
***
Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist, book proposal specialist, and author of “Your Goal Guide” and “52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting.”
Have a question about book proposals, email Deb@TheDEBMethod.com. Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and follow @TheDEBMethod for more resources and tips. Learn more at BookProposalPodcast.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Book Proposal Podcast
Your nonfiction book proposal is the roadmap you need to get your book idea out of your head, onto the page, and into the right hands. More than that, it helps you find clarity, develop strategy, and get the results you want: a saleable, marketable book. In the Book Proposal Podcast, host and book proposal consultant Debra Eckerling simplifies the process with short, practical episodes focused entirely on proposals. From pinpointing the right idea and building your platform to planning your promo and choosing comps, Debra answers real questions to help you create a proposal that sells your book—and you. Whether you’re aiming for traditional, hybrid, or indie publishing, you’ll get actionable advice to turn your concept into a plan.
