Full proposal structure: overview, market, comps, platform, outline
Book WritingBook Proposal Writing Service for Traditional Publishing
If you are pursuing traditional publishing for a nonfiction book, a strong proposal often matters more than a finished manuscript. Our book proposal writing service builds every section agents and publishers expect: overview, market analysis, comparable titles, author platform, and chapter outline.
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Why Choose UsWhy Authors Choose Us
- Comparable titles researched specifically for your book's market
- Your existing platform presented honestly and in its strongest light
- Sample chapters polished if your proposal requires them
- A proposal useful even if you later decide to self-publish instead
What's IncludedWhat's Included
We help you make the strongest possible case for your book, backed by research on your market and competing titles.
Comparable title research and positioning
Author platform and marketing angle development
Sample chapter polishing, if required
Formatting to industry-standard proposal expectations
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FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
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Usually not, for nonfiction. Most nonfiction books are sold to publishers on a strong proposal and sample chapters, before the full manuscript is written.
A comparable title, or comp, is a published book similar to yours that helps agents and publishers understand your book's market and audience. We research and select strong comps for your proposal.
Yes. We help you present your existing audience, credentials, and marketing angle in the strongest realistic light.
Yes. Much of a strong book proposal, including market research and outline, is useful even if you ultimately choose to self-publish. Editing & Production Services