For authors
Writing your book proposal
First impressions count, and your book proposal is the first document that publishers will use to make an initial decision about whether to reject your book or consider it for publication. So it’s worth taking your time over it and making it as good as it can be. Happily, our helpful guide will take you through the process step-by-step.
If you haven’t yet made a shortlist of publishers to approach, check out our guide to Choosing the right book publisher.
The proposal guidelinesThe first step in writing your proposal is checking the publisher's guidelines. |
Who will read your proposal?Who's going to consider your proposal when you submit it? |
The key elements of the proposalWhat are the essential things to include in your proposal? |
Submit your proposalThe final step: sending your proposal to the publisher. |