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Selling Your Writing

3 Reasons to Write a Book Proposal for Your Nonfiction Book

ByAmy Friedman March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

Learn the surprising benefits of writing a book proposal — beyond just using it to pitch your work to an agent or publisher.

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How Long Does It Take to Write a Book?
Writing & Editing Process

How Long Does It Take to Write a Book?

ByLaura Golden Bellotti March 5, 2021May 4, 2023

How do we gauge how long it might take us to write the novel, memoir, or nonfiction book we have in mind?

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Selling Your Writing

Query Letters for Nonfiction Books: Get an Agent Interested BEFORE You Write the Proposal

ByLynette Padwa October 7, 2017April 10, 2023

If you're a nonfiction author who does not yet have an agent, you can save time and energy by sending a query letter to potential agents.

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The Author Platform: What It Is & Why You Need One
Selling Your Writing

The Author Platform: What It Is & Why You Need One

ByKate Zentall June 27, 2017April 10, 2023

Your author platform can be among the most important factors in determining whether or not your book gets published. But what exactly is it?

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The Latest Insider Information for Writers
Publishing Industry

The Latest Insider Information for Writers

BySharon Goldinger December 10, 2015March 23, 2022

The following articles provide information that will help authors no matter what they are writing.

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Selling Your Writing

Sell Your Book With a Winning Proposal

ByChristina Blackette Schlank April 29, 2012April 10, 2023

Anyone who intends to get a nonfiction book published must write a book proposal first. Here's what you need to know.

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