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The Art of the Book Proposal by Eric Maisel, Ph.D. Tarcher/Penguin, May, 2004. Hardcover, 288 pages. ISBN: 1585423343 Ordering information: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk 
The Art of the Book Proposal is an excellent tool for helping writers focus on what
they need to do to develop a saleable nonfiction book. If you have an idea
for a book, but don't know what it takes to turn your ideas into a solid
manuscript and book proposal that can pitched to an agent or publisher, then
this is the guide for you. Author and psychotherapist Eric Maisel, Ph.D.
teaches numerous methods for
developing your book, selecting a title, organizing the table of contents,
distinguishing your book from the competition and effectively expressing your
credentials. No matter what problem you're having in writing your nonfiction book,
Maisel is there with an answer. For example, if you have trouble with chapter summaries, Maisel
offers twelve techniques for summarizing. If you are stuck on how to get the book
written, Maisel discusses a concept called chunking which helps you write the book
in different chunks -- the building blocks of your nonfiction book. He also explains
book proposals and helps writers select a sample chapter, create the marketing
points and write the query letter. Exercises and checklists are also provided to
help writers achieve their objectives. If you are considering writing a nonfiction
book, do not miss out on this wonderful book that will help you plan, organize and
create a winning book and book proposal. Highly recommended.
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