Writing a proposal is an entirely foreign challenge for many authors. Not only do you need complete clarity on your book, you also need to describe your author platform and how you plan to reach your audience. You need both bookish and business skills— or guidance from someone with that combination.
Combining my research into nonfiction techniques with a marketing background, I help authors position their books to make a larger impact and attract publishing partners and agents.
Book Proposal Development
Have an idea for a book and are ready to work on the proposal? I can help you write a proposal that makes the strongest case for your book. Our work together includes:
- Exploring publication options and paths
- Envisioning and clarifying the book you plan to write
- Exploring related books, audience, and market
- Describing why you are the person to write this book
- Developing a book marketing plan to target your idea readers
- Creating a strong hook and overview
- Strengthening the chapter overview and sample chapters
- Creating agent/publisher list for those seeking traditional publishing
- Creating sample query letters
We will work together during six to eight calls, usually weekly, to get your proposal together and decide on your next steps.
Cost: Starting at $2500 for coaching in writing your proposal. Developmental editing of sample chapters, selecting agents/publishers, and supporting through querying may increase the price.
If you already have a proposal in the works or drafted, I can identify ways that you can make your proposal stronger and more appealing with a book proposal critique.
To get started with either service, send an email to anne [at] annejanzer.com or book a time to talk.
I feel so very fortunate to have had Anne’s guidance in developing my book proposal! As a first-time author, I had no clue what a viable nonfiction book proposal should look like and initially consulted someone who was, honestly, not helpful. I was discouraged but decided to take another chance after reading Anne’s description of herself as an ‘armchair cognitive science geek, nonfiction author coach…’ In our first zoom meeting, Anne succinctly walked me through what worked and what didn’t in my proposal, gave me insight into what agents were looking for, and offered to do further follow-up with me. She did all this with a warm and encouraging tone that put me at ease and gave me renewed confidence in the importance of my work. Lovely person, shrewd insight, grammar mastery. If you are looking for a supportive expert for your book proposal, your search ends here.
