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Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success

By: W. Terry Whalin

ACW Press / 2005 / Paperback

4.5 out of 5 stars (14 Reviews)

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Writing a book? Most people start with a blank page and write their entire manuscript unaware that a book proposal to a publisher is a crucial step necessary for publication. Learn insider tips and secrets from former acquisitions editor, W. Terry Whalin about how to avoid the pitfalls of rejection. Paperback.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 184
Vendor: ACW Press
Publication Date: 2005

ISBN: 1932124640
ISBN-13: 9781932124644
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ACW PressBook Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success

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14 Writing a book? Most people start with a blank page and write their entire manuscript unaware that a book proposal to a publisher is a crucial step necessary for publication. Learn insider tips and secrets from former acquisitions editor, W. Terry Whalin about how to avoid the pitfalls of rejection. Paperback.

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4 out of 5

Date:August 8, 2009

Leslie Tatum

This book was really helpful when I was writing my book proposal. I had no idea where to begin and it broke it down so that I could easily understand the process.

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3 out of 5

Date:July 1, 2009

Ellen Sherrill

The info about this book does not indicate that it is primarily for nonfiction writers. Since my book is fiction I was disappointed. Otherwise, service, etc. was excellent.

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Date:July 8, 2008

Bruce Bertram

Very good book, filled with excellent insights and suggestions for improving your chances of being published. Mr. Whalin gets right to the point and is easy to read, and doesn't pussyfoot around with coddling your self-esteem. He just gives it to you straight without being mean.As I read the book I had a tendency to be a little bummed out, but only because the truths he presents are like cold water on a sleeping person rather than the warm glow of a shared hot tub. This is very helpful though, because as he says a person has to have sort of a thick skin and a lot of determination to get published, so you get a little practice in reading his book.It was also helpful to see the business of publishing from an editor's view. I am a business person and aware of those realities, but not as they applied to publishing. Terry (can I call you Terry?) does the reader a favor yet again by helping to reveal the machinations behind the glossy covers and slick marketing campaigns.Mr. Whalin shows why a writer has to work (read: labor and sweat with groanings too deep for words) on his technique and the nuts and bolts of putting words to a page. Get the book and you won't be sorry. Well, maybe a little, but you'll get over it if you want to proceed with a writing career.