tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post7051380226807305143..comments2024-03-28T08:48:51.749-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: Book Proposals (Part 1)Jody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-85017452159382195552022-08-25T12:03:27.955-04:002022-08-25T12:03:27.955-04:00Jody,
Thank you for mentioning Krista's use o...Jody,<br /><br />Thank you for mentioning Krista's use of my Book Proposals That Sell. The revised edition came out last October and I know it has helped many people from the over 130 Five Star reviews for the book. In my signature, I'll include a link where anyone can get a free copy of the Ebook version (no optin).<br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://bookproposals.ws/" rel="nofollow">author of <b>Book Proposals That $ell, 21 Secrets To Speed Your Success (Revised Edition)</b></a>Terry Whalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422274807883053266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-61587773782195382762009-06-28T09:10:45.242-04:002009-06-28T09:10:45.242-04:00I was in the process of writing an ebook and decid...I was in the process of writing an ebook and decided at my last writers conference that it would work well as a non-fiction book too. So I think I will tackle that before I go back to ebook (or I might end up with too separate versions?)<br /><br />I think a lot of people have trouble with a bio because is seems like bragging. I tell people to write in the third person and imagine they are talking about a friend. Sometimes that helps.<br /><br />For me, the easiest will be the hook! I know exactly who I'm writing this for and why I'm writing it.Kathryn Langhttp://www.successfulfreelancewriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-37633431378570535392009-06-19T03:44:37.309-04:002009-06-19T03:44:37.309-04:00It's really fun to see the breakdown! Thanks f...It's really fun to see the breakdown! Thanks for sharing ... can't wait for the next post.Christina Tarabochiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917807123445539587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-56210829761233654582009-06-18T18:36:58.999-04:002009-06-18T18:36:58.999-04:00I think the Brief Overview would be difficult...of...I think the Brief Overview would be difficult...of course that is because I have yet to perfect my query letter. <br /><br />After that- definitely the Author Bio...I always sound corny or uptight.Joyce Wolfleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078785682731583178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-49130455263329848892009-06-18T17:08:47.025-04:002009-06-18T17:08:47.025-04:00Even aside from the obvious purpose of the proposa...Even aside from the obvious purpose of the proposal, I think the point you make about it never being "too early to start writing a book proposal" is true because it's amazing how a proposal can help you distill and refine the idea of the book itself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832782604769370695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31409384703921827762009-06-18T16:36:40.795-04:002009-06-18T16:36:40.795-04:00Just finished a book of devotionals from Proverbs!...Just finished a book of devotionals from Proverbs! One of them is posted on Family Fountain if you get a chance to look at it.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22590067055577179152009-06-17T17:05:46.283-04:002009-06-17T17:05:46.283-04:00Jody: yes, the Market analysis is very important. ...Jody: yes, the Market analysis is very important. The editors want to make sure you have something unique to say. It's very challenging to 'toot your own horn' don't you think? (although I know a couple of writers who seem to enjoy it immensely-- HA! No one on this blog; we are a humble bunch!)<br />Thanks for saying that I was an encourager on Rachelle's blog; that was sweet of you!<br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22140811964040117792009-06-17T15:48:16.814-04:002009-06-17T15:48:16.814-04:00Just noticed your new picture - wowee! Very nice!
...Just noticed your new picture - wowee! Very nice!<br /><br />I have yet to write a book proposal, but there is a nonfiction book that I'd really like to write - just need to put together a proposal first. Must admit - it's a daunting prospect!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-16648117437519791372009-06-17T14:05:40.947-04:002009-06-17T14:05:40.947-04:00Sherrinda: The bio is definitely something you can...Sherrinda: The bio is definitely something you can start formulating. Keep reading the backs of books to see what other authors are doing! I think that helped me!<br /><br />Donna: Glad it could help!<br /><br />Terri: We had an AWESOME meeting! Jill is fantastic! I hope you get to meet her some day!<br /><br />Eileen: It is very time-consuming and I hear you--I'd rather be working on my story too!<br /><br />Krista: I think we can come up with a generic summary of ourselves as an author that doesn't list anything too specific, other than that we've been writing for years, love our family, and leave it short and simple!<br /><br />Marybeth: It was helpful for me to already have some of these things written out before I actually HAD to write them in the REAL proposal! <br /><br />Jeanette: I think a market analysis would be super tough for non-fiction especially! I think it's more critical, right up there with platform for selling a non-fiction, do you think?<br /><br />Katie: The market analysis is looking at WHO will buy your book. The comparable is looking at WHAT books are like yours. At least that's the difference in the WordServe proposal. Hope that helps!<br /><br />Wendy: I agree! I hated having to write in the third person about myself! And trying to put myself in the best light possible!<br /><br />Joanne: Very good question! Tess Hilmo, another blogger, mentioned in the comments last time that her agent wrote her fiction proposal for her. So, perhaps there are some agencies that do this. However, I would think an author would want to write most of it, since they would be the one most familiar with the book. <br /><br />Kate: It does seem overwhelming, but I don't think it's quite so bad when we break it down into various sections and tackle them one at a time!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87066249557042658722009-06-17T11:41:07.751-04:002009-06-17T11:41:07.751-04:00Oooh - I think I would find every section difficul...Oooh - I think I would find every section difficult to fill out! Well, I guess I could handle the title page, but the rest of it seems a lot more difficult!<br /><br />PS. Just noticed the new pic in your sidebar - it is great!Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-731389436509120942009-06-17T09:36:51.652-04:002009-06-17T09:36:51.652-04:00Jody, I find this so interesting because I've ...Jody, I find this so interesting because I've never heard agents talk about the author writing proposals for fiction. Non-fiction, yes, a must. Do you know if this is standard in the industry, or do the agents themselves often prepare these fiction proposals, geared toward the editors they know?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-10831480731554633632009-06-17T09:21:09.201-04:002009-06-17T09:21:09.201-04:00Favorite to write: The Hook
Hardest: Bio...I find ...Favorite to write: The Hook<br />Hardest: Bio...I find it difficult to sum myself up in a paragraph. I always like to come up with unique bios for different places I write. It just feels funny to me...hard to explain. Reminds me of the whole picture taking thing.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-35873144879709909702009-06-17T08:52:19.594-04:002009-06-17T08:52:19.594-04:00I got so excited when I saw your post pop up in my...I got so excited when I saw your post pop up in my dashboard! I'm going to be writing a proposal very soon.... hopefully before the end of the summer. And I'll need all the help I can get.<br /><br />The part that scares me the most is also the market analysis/comparables... which isn't quite the same thing as what you listed, is it? I read a lot, but I have no idea which books to compare my own to. It just feels WEIRD!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32667540807901545552009-06-17T08:45:42.855-04:002009-06-17T08:45:42.855-04:00Jody: i have written two, and the hardest part for...Jody: i have written two, and the hardest part for me is the Comparitive Market Analysis. All that research- ugh! But, it's good for me to stretch past what i like to do, which is be funny and encourage others. Some people hire others to do the market analysis, but it's a little spendy. <br /><br />THE most helpful thing i've done is to borrow a proposal from a published author friend, and follow her format. That was a gift from Heaven! Also, Mike Hyatt has a very helpful post on his blog that I used. <br /><br />Blessings on your day!<br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-48996641776879797082009-06-17T08:36:06.423-04:002009-06-17T08:36:06.423-04:00The easiest part would be the things that are alre...The easiest part would be the things that are already written through my query letter. The bio would be the worst part. I have no experience or qualifications. I just write because I love it. Unfortunately I don't think that's a strong enough selling point ;) Great post, VERY informative.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283503033516504436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-66020757674555344352009-06-17T08:35:40.794-04:002009-06-17T08:35:40.794-04:00I'm with Sherrinda, the bio is my LEAST favori...I'm with Sherrinda, the bio is my LEAST favorite part!!I've worked for ten years in payroll and, uh, yeah, that isn't gonna sell any books! ha! Seriously though, what does a newbie author put?!? yes, I should probably figure out how to write for some magazine or other, but my time is SO limited and I am good to get in my book writing time in.Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-44781946490828323592009-06-17T08:25:01.930-04:002009-06-17T08:25:01.930-04:00You're making me cringe just thinking of all t...You're making me cringe just thinking of all this. I've made proposals up before, never to be used, however. It's all time-consuming to me, and tedious. Much rather be working on my sories.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27838524066619491562009-06-17T08:21:39.966-04:002009-06-17T08:21:39.966-04:00Jody--you are doing fantastic! Tell my critique pa...Jody--you are doing fantastic! Tell my critique partner hello today when you meet:))<br /> Thanks for great advice--someday I will need it again.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-56441001120099895292009-06-17T08:20:23.029-04:002009-06-17T08:20:23.029-04:00Thanks for the incredible amount of very helpful i...Thanks for the incredible amount of very helpful info on book proposals. When I'm ready to do my book, I'll have all the info I need from you and your links!Donna M. Kohlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268172745025677265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87712346276509815982009-06-17T07:43:32.965-04:002009-06-17T07:43:32.965-04:00Good morning! I would have to say that it all look...Good morning! I would have to say that it all looks hard to me! lol But actually, probably the bio would be difficult. I have no experience, nothing that qualifies me to write. So I guess that would be the most difficult. Who knows? I will find out when I get there! :)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.com