Next, work through the sections, chapter by chapter. As you read each chapter, do the tasks and the exercises in the order they appear. Doing them will help you to write not just one, but many book proposals. Remember, the primary aim of this website is to help you write your first book proposal and be well on the way to selling it by the time you've worked your way through all the chapters.


Work FAST

It's vital that you concentrate on getting the words down on paper. As long as you have something on paper, you can fix it. As we work through the material, I'll be encouraging you to work FAST and not think to much about what you're writing. Thinking has no business in your first draft. Thinking comes later as you rewrite.

Can't devote a week to writing your proposal?

If you're on vacation you can set aside a couple of weeks to work on your proposal. But what if you don't have a vacation due? Easy! You can fit writing into your busy life. You'll still follow all the steps, but it will take you longer. Try to stick to a set schedule. You may decide that you'll complete a chapter a week, for example.

Work everyday.

Work on your book proposal EVERY DAY, even if you only have five minutes to spare. This is because at the beginning, ideas are fragile. Time spent with your proposal each day helps you to build and maintain your energy and your enthusiasm.