How to Sell Your Memoir: 12 Steps to a Perfect Book Proposal offers memoirists an easy-to-follow formula to create a winning book proposal that will attract agents and editors. Brooke Warner is a former acquiring editor and current publisher whoMore How to Sell Your Memoir: 12 Steps to a Perfect Book Proposal offers memoirists an easy-to-follow formula to create a winning book proposal that will attract agents and editors. Brooke Warner is a former acquiring editor and current publisher who breaks the nonfiction proposal into three editorial components and three marketing components. This ebook includes a section about platform-and an explanation of why memoirists need one and how they can build one-as well as real samples from authors who have sold their memoirs to traditional publishers off their proposals. Find easy-to-follow templates and smart tips for navigating agents and publishers, along with best practices memoirists can’t afford not to know Less

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Sherrey rated it it was amazing

almost 3 years ago

With a memoir well on its way to completion, I’ve been muddling over what a writer does once the manuscript is complete, when you believe it’s really ready for the hands of a publisher.

When the opportunity arose to review Brooke Warner’s newly released book, How to Sell Y. Read full review

Dhanamusil rated it it was amazing

almost 3 years ago

This book is a must read for anyone thinking of publishing a book. The information is clear, concise and valid, making it accessible for any genre of book. I took Brooke’s class on outline at the San Miguel de Allende writers conference and was at once struck by her autho.

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Isabelle rated it it was amazing

over 1 year ago

I heard Brooke Warner and other panelists speak at the San Francisco Writers Conference about the importance of a strong book proposal. They noted that each book proposal is unique, but at the same time, if one is writing a memoir, then there are some guidelines to consid. Read full review

Clara Bowman-Jahn rated it it was amazing

over 2 years ago

Brooke Warner of She Writes Press got paid to read memoirs to determine whether or not they got published in her previous job at Seal Press. So she has read tons of memoirs and she is just the right person to write this book. Peppered alongside the text in “How to Sell Yo. Read full review

Cheryl Eriksen rated it really liked it

about 1 year ago

This book really helped a lot in writing my first book proposal as it gives a very clear road map of the process and what to include. The book also gives an option to have Brooke evaluate your proposal at a discounted rate which I took advantage of. The feedback was very. Read full review

Laurie Prim rated it it was amazing

Super book from an expert. The author makes a strong argument for the benefits of a proposal and offers thorough, clear steps to create one. Great examples throughout, as well as insider tips and encouragement to not be daunted by the process. I was pretty clueless going. Read full review

Betty-anne rated it it was amazing

almost 3 years ago

A must read for all aspiring writers who want to take that brave bold step to getting their work to the point of publication! This easy to read step by step guide is filled with excellent tips, best practices and invaluable “How To” illustrations. With gratitude to. Read full review

Stephanie Sprenger added it

almost 3 years ago