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Episode Synopsis
On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “Why should I write a book proposal?”
Debra explains how most nonfiction books are sold via a book proposal. It's a business plan, a roadmap designed to sell your idea, and you as the author, and if you are planning to go the traditional publishing route, you definitely need a proposal.
Even if your aim is to go hybrid or self-publish, a book proposal is a wonderful tool to help you find clarity and develop strategy, so you get the results you want, which is a saleable, marketable book.
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Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist, book proposal specialist, and award-winning author and podcaster. Her books include Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting. She hosts GoalChat, Taste Buds with Deb, and the Book Proposal Podcast.
Do you have a question about book proposals? Email [email protected]. Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and follow @TheDEBMethod for more resources and tips. Learn more at BookProposalPodcast.com.
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Debra explains how most nonfiction books are sold via a book proposal. It's a business plan, a roadmap designed to sell your idea, and you as the author, and if you are planning to go the traditional publishing route, you definitely need a proposal.
Even if your aim is to go hybrid or self-publish, a book proposal is a wonderful tool to help you find clarity and develop strategy, so you get the results you want, which is a saleable, marketable book.
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Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist, book proposal specialist, and award-winning author and podcaster. Her books include Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting. She hosts GoalChat, Taste Buds with Deb, and the Book Proposal Podcast.
Do you have a question about book proposals? Email [email protected]. Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and follow @TheDEBMethod for more resources and tips. Learn more at BookProposalPodcast.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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