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A handbook for prospective authors describes what editors are looking for in a book proposal; discusses outlines, sample chapters, and submission requirements; and explains how to test-market a book idea and select the right editors and publishers for a proposal.
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Larsen, co-founder of Northern California's oldest literary agency, outlines steps for creating an effective, nonfiction book proposal. He explains how to test-market the potential of a book idea and communicate that potential in a proposal, how to choose the best agents and editors for a proposal, and how to create a professional-looking proposal package. For this third edition, he adds material on recent changes in the publishing industry, plus new sample proposals. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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