There’s no one right way to write a book. Some people participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) andend up with a bestseller. Others start with a meticulous outline and structured plan. Some (usually not novelists) can get a publication deal on a pitch alone. This article i...
Many of us, at one time or another, will have the desire to write a book: a pacy novel, a tell-all memoir, or what have you. But having the know-how and discipline toactuallywrite a book — not to mention the savvy to get it published — is another story (no pun intended). If...
Write a one-sentence mission statement for your book. Example: “I want to write this book to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a profitable business from scratch.” Step 2: Find a book idea that excites you How do you choose the right book idea? If you’re struggling to settle on an i...
We all have a great book idea burning inside of us.In fact, most of us dream about learning how to write a book.We imagine how writing a bestseller will change our lives. How it will advance our careers. How it will make us an authority on a topic we enjoy....
2How to Write a Comic Book Pitch Writing a comic book proposal or pitch means that you're planning to send your idea for a comic to an editor or publisher. Your comic book proposal should fit into one or two sentences. Editors look at dozens of pitches every day, and what they want ...
For us mere mortals, we have to settle for, say, 30% (which is pretty good, incidentally). But you’d be surprised how easy it is to stand out from the crowd with a bit of effort and understanding of how to write a pitch. Not a lot of people are willing to try to improve ...
The difference is that I found the right process. It's a step-by-step process that works every time, and it will work for you too. “ You don't have to be a natural to write a book. You just need the right process. Tweet this ...
Similarly, if you are pitching a NF book, you need to show in your pitch that this is a compelling topic, and that you are the person to write about it. As any good storyteller can tell you, compelling storytelling lies largely in the scintillating details. I have been listening to ...
How does a sales pitch work? Generally, a good sales pitch identifies a problem or challenge the prospect has, acknowledges the issue, offers a solution through the product it’s selling, and supports it with proof. The pitch should make the value clear to the prospect. ...
Bill Birchard reveals his framework for developing a nonfiction book in eight steps. He covers core message to a clear table of contents to a book proposal bought by New York publishers.