Dennis E. Hensley ~ 10 Factors To Consider When Writing Book Proposals

Ten Factors to Consider When Writing Book Proposals

By Dennis E. Hensley

If you are trying to market a novel or nonfiction book, you would do well to consider the ten factors editors find most important about book proposals:

#1 Proper Elements.

#2 Neatness.

#3 Reader Sensitivity.

#4 Good Writing.

#5 Organization.

#6 Publisher Familiarity.

#7 Market Positioning.

#8 Professional Development.

#9 Legal Concerns.

#10 Business Negotiations.

According to Dennis E. Hensley, a book proposal is similar to a job interview. If the appearance is neat, the information is interesting and accurate, and the necessary preparation has been done, there's a good chance that the deal will be closed.

Details here: http://www.right-writing.com/factors.html
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Dr. Dennis E. Hensley is director of the professional writing major at Taylor University Fort Wayne (IN). He is the co-author of the Leslie Holden mystery-romance novel series released by Harvest House and also the author of such writing books as How to Write What You Love and Make a Living at It (Random House) and Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours (Macmillan).

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