November 30, 2008
Lots of writers like to talk about writing books. You hear very few talking about writing book proposals. Maybe that’s why it’s easy to forget that a strong book proposal is the first step to getting a great deal for your non-fiction book. It’s where you make the big pitch and tell the editor everything that’s going to make him or her want to buy.
A book proposal is also a great time saver for you because you’ll find in the course of researching your book proposal whether or not your idea is viable, or whether your category is already crowded with similar books. Here are the parts that make up a book proposal, and a few tips on how to make it really stand out to a potential publisher.
Title Page
This is the first page of the book proposal. Your title should be centered and printed about two-thirds of the way down the page. In the bottom left hand corner you’ll type in your name, address, phone number, email address and the name and contact information for your agent.
Overview
You’ll want to have two to three pages explaining the overall premise of your book. You’ll also want to include a Table of Contents that shows what points will be covered in each chapter.
Bio/Credentials
This isn’t just your usual resume stuff, this is a big opportunity to sell yourself as THE person to write the book. Write it in the third person starting with your education and credentials. You’ll want to point out any experience that specifically relates to the subject matter of the book. Have you written articles or previous books on the topic? Note those as well. List any public speaking that you have done and will do in the future, including television and radio interviews. Include a really nice photo. It doesn’t have to be a glamour shot, but you do want to look interesting and engaging. A 5″x7″ is fine.
Competition
The publisher will want to know if there are books similar to yours already out there. It will help them to see that there is a market for such books. At the same time, you’ll want to point out how your book will be different, or better, than what’s already out there. Do not trash someone else’s work. It’s bad form. It’s enough to say a competitor’s book left something out, or doesn’t cover a certain aspect. If you don’t know what competing books exist, you can look them up in Books in Print. Most libraries have it in the reference section.
Outline
This will be your chapter-by-chapter outline showing what you will cover, point-by-point, in each chapter. You can plan on allotting about half a page per chapter.
Sample Chapters
This is where you get to show that you really can write! You should submit at least three chapters of content. It doesn’t have to be the first three chapters, but if you haven’t written anything yet those may be the easiest to do. Then again, some writers like to start in the middle of a book! The main key here is to be good–no typos, no misspellings and no factual errors.
Marketing
The marketing section of your book proposal is so important that many publishers will often read it first. So make sure you spend the time to make this the best it can be. Lay out your whole marketing plan here. Explain who your target audience is, how big it is and why they will buy this book. How do you plan on reaching them? Are you buying your own advertising? If so, in what publications and what is their combined circulation? Will you be reaching out to book clubs, corporations or college classes where you book could be taught? How can you make your book stand out against the ones that are already out there? You want to make the case that there is a ready made audience out there and all the publisher has to do is reach out and grab them by signing you.
Promotion
Remember, a publisher wants to acquire you and your connections, so this is another important section of the proposal. How will you put yourself out there for your book? You’ll want to explain if you’ll be doing public speaking, or maybe you have a huge list you communicate with via newsletter every month. How many are on your list? If you plan to hire your own publicist, put that fact in as well. Do you have famous connections that will help you get great blurbs? Do you have a budget? If so, how much? Yes, they do want to know if you plan on spending some of your own money!
Publishing Details
Here you’ll detail the length you propose for the book (in words) and whether the book will have any illustrations or photos. You’ll also want to give an estimate for the time you’ll need to turn in the finished manuscript.
And that’s it. When your proposal is done you might want to hire an editor or a book consultant to go over it and give you some strong feedback. That way you’ll know you have it in the best shape possible and you can feel confident when you’re sending it out.
© 2005 Sophfronia Scott
Author and Writing Coach Sophfronia Scott is “The Book Sistah” TM. Get her FREE REPORT, “The 5 Big Mistakes Most Writers Make When Trying to Get Published” and her FREE online writing and publishing tips at www.TheBookSistah.com
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November 30, 2008
I thought it would be my delight;
Brightness filled on all of my sight.
And my heart in happiness cried,
When that day came and you arrived.
You filled my life with so much hope
Cares and love? Thousands you gave both.
Cherishes my heart deep inside;
Passed the pains and destroys my pride.
Yet, all of them proved there not real.
All love you made comes not of will.
I found them yours a mirror of false
That behind your deceptive walls.
Sham was your love given me;
Split my heart, smote destiny.
Yes, love it was but ’twas untrue
Your deceiving love granted woe.
About the Author: if you dont know my birthday, wahahah i won’t tell you!!
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November 30, 2008
“The Information Publisher’s Secret Resource Guide To Blow
Customers Away!”
By Hans Klein
Have you ever heard the saying, “Give and you shall receive”?
Well, with information publishing, this saying is one of the most
important you will ever hear. Let me explain:
Whether you are providing your information product in a book, an
e-book, a manual, or a video, if you want your customer to buy
from you again, you must provide in your product value that he or
she can directly apply to his/her life.
The more value you provide, the more satisfied the customer…
And a satisfied customer leads to a lifetime client, and a lifetime
fan will gladly refer others to you.
So, why should you remember the saying, “Give and you
shall receive”? Well, if you give value, you will receive the
benefits of a satisfied customer. You have to give value
before you can receive value.
Now, you’re probably wondering how you can provide substantial
value to your customers so that your information goes in one ear
and turns on a light bulb that says, “Eureka!… that is some
powerful stuff that I can use immediately!”
Well, if you are wondering about this very question, you’re in luck
because if you look below you will discover the five keys that you
will want to print out, stick on your wall, and use every time you
sit down to create an information product.
1.Connect with your customer and build rapport. Show
that you are human, also. You can do this by talking about a
failure in your life and how you turned it around, an obstacle that
you overcame, or a person that influenced your life and business.
The bottom line is you want to your customer to feel as though
you were in their very same position, and you can relate to their
situation. This immediately builds credibility because the
customer begins to see you as a friend, instead of just an
investment.
2.”That’s great, but What’s It Going To Do For Me?” As
the customer views your product, this is the MOST important
question they have… So, answer it! Be sure to point out how they
are going to very clearly benefit from the information you are giving
to them.
3.In the introduction of your product, always give your
best promise of what you expect to deliver to the client. Do you
expect to show the client how he can make an extra $1,509 a
month? Lose 23 pounds? Save 139,403,839 seconds a year?
If so, let the client know what kind of value he is about to receive.
4. “Alright, saving 139,403,839 seconds a year sounds
great, but this sounds too difficult.” The next question the
customer wonders after finding out what your information can do
for him is if they can do it… So, let him or her know “Yes, You
Can and here’s why…!”
5.Let the customer know possible potential return on
investment if they utilize the information you are providing. In
other words, tell the customer the end result as to what your
information can do for him. Will the customer master weaving,
writing, or what ever your product is showing him what to do?
© Hans Klein – All rights reserved
About the Author
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November 29, 2008
Broadband might often loosely be described as brilliant high-speed worldwide web & has all but taken over from slow dial-up www connections. old fashion dial- up connections, which are the first web systems to offer areas with worldwide web access via a dial up modem, use all of the available land line and typically run at only 33 kilobits per second. Broad band technology, which uses ADSL ,also known as Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, technology via conventional copper land lines, is capable to provide you with at least twice that dial up speed which is incredible and as if that wasn’t enough it will commonly not trigger any trouble to the phone line. Fantastic, prices and deals with compare broadband
Super quick broad-band has turned out to be progressively more reasonable & very accessible over the past 4.5 years or so & is nowadays tried by the majority of apartment net consumers in the UK. There are a huge number of UK broadband providers who nowadays suggest quick broadband packages, every supplying several priced services with types of advantages. One of the big time present focus points for Broad-band is the its speed with customers nowadays becoming gradually more interested in getting the best connection available as online games, music and videos turned out to be more and more likeable and widely achievable on the internet. The dial up speed of a broadband internet connection depends on a number of different things, the most essential is how near the home is 2 the nearest telephone exchange box & the quality of the copper cable between the box & the home.
One of the ways Broad-band dial up speed can be vastly enhanced is with the use of fibre optic cables, 2 do not suffer from speed depreciation over smaller distances. Many other countries in the world have huge fibre optic networks and some, like Japan & South Korea, are supplying Super fast broadband top speeds of up to 100mbps all that is truly brilliant The UK is eager to bring itself in line with these countries and people should be thrilled to know that British Telecom recently unleashed their plans to lay a large fibre optic network through out the whole country at a cost of 1.5 billion pounds, al the way up to 10 million accommodations by 2012 & providing speeds of up to 100mbps in some homes, with an average of 40-50mbps.
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November 27, 2008
Property Index sell a range of villas and apartments, take a look at their site if you are looking for overseas property investment, click here to view the properties.
Regardless the fact that PropertyIndex.com is really a fairly young enterprise, having been founded in March 2007, they have achieved expert status very quickly. On closer scrutiny, they are a unbelievably simple enterprise focusing entirely on looking after essentially anyone planning to let, sell etc. real estate anywhere in the world. What they guarantee to do is be of help to you to find smack what you are looking for fast and, furthermore, sans pain. Real estate is available for the asking just about anywhere at present, maybe the most called for area being estate for sale in Spain. It’s dead easy to catalogue the fun real estate for sale in Spain, the reason for looking for properties here is the houses and apartments available and the great possibility of living among such a effervescent and strenuous populace.
It is one of the most popular markets at present, and considering the gorgeous landscape and great climate that surrounds you all day long, how could you ever say no… Real estate in Spain is immersed in culture, art and history, this country has been and is still home to a good many cultures. Only thirty years back you’d find a mere trickle of Englishmen looking for real estate in Spain. Just ask any person who has chosen to remove to Spain and they are certain to back it up. Lots of people would tag it a fad and others tag it a practically an addiction… People willing to migrate to this region generally range from young yuppie couples looking for a challenge to the older generation meaning to settle down and enjoy themselves.
Do bear in mind, however, that there could well be situations when trying to buy real estate abroad: there are normally dozens of differentiated, pretty complex, steps when budgeting, inspecting or buying. If you miss out on just a single minor procedure this is liable to definitely escalate broad situations plus, of course, even more important, monetary loss. Obviously and expectably with this favored destination, real estate may well be high-priced in this region and that’s basically owing to the top market demand. However, real estate buyers are rather spoilt for choice in such a part of the world blessed by cheerful topography. It certainly has everything anyone might hanker after, and more.
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November 26, 2008
I thought it might be interesting to give you some idea of what it is like publishing this magazine. My plan in life was to publish a book or two, but to make a long story short…it didn’t happen. Then came a chance to host TV programs on holistic stuff…which I did….and I am still involved with that project. One day..after a shake-up on the TV show project, my spirit guides suggested that I start an online magazine. I said, What? They kept at this… untill in a few days I sat at the computer trying to start the magazine.
Aside from the fact that I am still new to computers, I found out the hard way that writing and publishing are two different things. If I wrote a book, it would take a total focus on the book untill it was published. But with publishing, especially a magazine….the focus will continue…non stop!
So as soon as I come home from my full time job…I head for the computer! First I check for any e-mails. Then go into the magazine to see if I can find any more [ typos ]. Then I check the magazine’s message board, and the newsletter subscriptions. Then I search the internet to see where I can promote the publication…so people can actually find it. Then I contact other related sites to see if they will agree to link to the magazine…again so others can find it. Then I go to special sites where I can pull articles from…..and if I’m lucky.. publish them in the magazine. Then I think about articles that I can write…or listen to my guides about material that they want published. Then I search for other sites that will publish my articles…so that more people can hear about the magazine. Then I go to magazine and ezine directories and try to get the magazine listed there. Some of the time I work on the newsletter that is sent out from the magazine.
My wife, Sandy and I live in a four room apartment, one room is an office. The magazine is published from this space. Since I’m home anyway…I eat a quick dinner and get back to the computer and magazine stuff. After taking a shower, at some point you can find me sitting at the computer again…in my underwear…working on some aspect of the magazine.
Unlike a book….which would finally get published, the magazine must always be in publication and updated. I must be nuts…..but I do it anyway!
About the Author: Jerry is a professional shaman. He publishes a free online magazine and newsletter dealing with shamanism and holism as they apply to life and business. You can reach the publication at this address: http://www.jeremiahhuck.workzsites.com
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November 25, 2008
BeCheeky got underway in 2005 it was created by 2 partners. They noticed a huge gap in the market and started the website with the suggestion that it would be directed purposely around helping out men splash out on lingerie for their girlfriends. Customers experience relaxed buying from BeCheeky.com this is due to the fact the staff give such wonderful personal attention & because of this it gives clientele the impression that they are shopping with a stylish boutique with a fabulous personal shopper there to assist with your every step.
The BeCheeky site was such a success with ladies lingerie that the clientle set up men?s underwear to the site as well. BeCheeky is popular for its assortment of lovely lingerie sets, bras, knickers, boyshorts, corsets, basques, bikinis & swimsuits. What makes them particularly special is that there is a little something for all tastes. Each item that is payed for is always posted to you in a delightful satin bag filled to the max with bits of confetti for that extremely very special touch. The BeCheekys website are also famous for their own bargain exceptionally offers which usually happen on a day to day basis.
The site itself is always extremely uncomplicated to navigate all around as well as with easy to follow directions to make your selection & payment transaction as easy & as trouble – free as possible. Once you yourself have chosen your basques it is time to settle on what delivery you yourself would like to select. There are a couple of different options to choose from, despite this, all mailing processes are commended for their own prompt postage BeCheeky.com sends out deliveries to the United Kingdom Europe & the rest of the world. The staff offer three varieties of mailing dispatching, standard which will be delivered within three days days, next working day and then lastly worldwide which ordinarily takes between 2-3 days days from order date. There is constantly a small charge for deliveries ?2.30 for standard and ?5.95 for the next working day delivery. Find affordable, gorgeous and stylish women’s lingerie and bikinis from designers such as Livia, Verde Veronica, Sunflair, Lola Luna, Phax and Sielei.
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November 25, 2008
Got your attention? Great. That was my intention. Who wouldn’t want to read on when the title promises a ‘killer secret.’
If I hadn’t nabbed you in the first three seconds, however, I’d have lost you. People read and decide just like that. A job interviewer does the same thing. Read and toss. Read and toss. But that doesn’t have to happen to your cover letter. You can grab and keep his or her attention with a smashing title or headline. This technique is one of the best-kept secrets in the career industry. Most job-hunters focus on their credentials, instead of focusing on the hiring manager they want to meet in person. Make him or her read your complete cover letter from start to finish without blinking.
How does this little secret separate your cover letter from all the others? Great question! The answer? Most people don’t know about it, so they can’t use it. But now you know, so by putting a powerful headline at the top of your cover letter, it will rise to the top of the pile on the interviewer’s desk. In fact, he or she may stop right there, and ignore the other letters. It can lead to the appointment you’re after and the job you want.
What happens if you skip it? Your cover letter might hit the trash can faster than you’d hear these dreadful words, “thanks, but no thanks.” You can avoid this disaster by creating a hot headline that will assure your cover letter the attention it deserves. If you’re trying to land a job interview, what could be more important than pinning the reader to your every word? He or she will want to shake your hand, discuss the job opening, and possibly make it yours. Anyone with your creativity will be a ‘keeper.’
Convinced? I hope so. Here’s what to do. Just above the greeting in your cover letter (Dear Mrs. Smith), place your ‘killer’ headline in bold-face print and center it on the page. (Two lines maximum).
Here are THREE examples of excellent cover letter headlines:
THE reason why I think I’m the right candidate for the job opening of [insert job opening title here] at [company name].
Why I believe I’m an excellent match for the position of [insert job opening title here] at [company name].
I would love the opportunity to be interviewed for the position of [insert job opening title here] at [company name].
With a headline like one of the above, what do you think the hiring manager will do? He or she will read, decide, and call you for an appointment. Exercise the ‘muscle’ of a strong headline at the beginning of your next job-search cover letter and watch your calendar fill up with interviews for the job that is just right for you.
About the Author
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, “Amazing Cover Letter Creator.” Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy on the web right now at http://www.Amazing-Cover-Letters.com for your ‘instant’ cover letter today.
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November 24, 2008
Creative Writing Tips -
It’s no use coming up with a theme and not using it. Short stories are about a character or characters and about one situation or happening in those characters’ lives.
By concentrating on that one thing, our stories are focused. You will need to focus to maintain a level of intensity and sticking to the theme enables us to do that.
Let me give you an example…
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Scenario One
Let’s say your story is about a young man (main character) who is being harassed (one situation) by the school bully (secondary character.) Let’s place the setting in grade school.
Now if we focus on that single happening and in our story say….
- What started the bullying
- What the main character felt, confronted with this problem
- What the main character did to overcome this problem
- If the main character won or lost against the bully…
Then we’ll be focusing only on that incident which is what our story is about.
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Scenario Two
Now if we took that situation further and in our story said that this character grew up and was bullied in high school and then later by a colleague…
That will be listing three incidences, which will weaken our story because we are not focusing.
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Remember a short story is short.
We don’t have too much leeway to develop too many things so we have to be selective with what we choose to concentrate on. Short stories work best when they span over a short period of time.
Like in scenario one, this incident might span over a couple of days or a week, where in the second scenario, it spans over a number of years. The shorter the time span the more intense the story.
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Your theme should begin at the beginning, run through the middle and conclude in the end. So let’s put a theme to the first scenario…
‘Strength Comes From Within And In The End Prevails.’
How can I have this theme running throughout my story?
Initially I will portray my main character as a weak individual. But I will excuse his weakness, by saying perhaps that…
“He comes from a closely knit, loving family and initially doesn’t know how to deal with such a conflict.”
As my story progresses, I will gradually show his inner strength and I will do this through incidences, which will show his maturity, like…
• He helps out by caring for his younger siblings and contributes with the housework.
And
• I can show him cutting the neighbours’ lawns or delivering newspapers before school to show that he contributes economically too.
If I do this, my ending (when he wins against the bully) will be believable because I have developed his inner strength. My theme would have run its course.
Is your theme running throughout the story?
Besides his passion for writing, Nick Vernon runs an online gift site where you will find gift information, articles and readers’ funny stories. Visit http://www.we-recommend.com
mail@we-recommend.com
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November 24, 2008
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If you’re browsing for a great new tumble dryer you will not easily find a more thorough site for finding information on your next substantial purchase than the John Lewis buyers guide. This immensely valuable webpage supplies you with a treasure trove of invaluable, exceptionally relevant, useful, down to earth and practical suggestions on choosing the best product to most suit your needs. Factors which you might well want to consider when you’re purchasing you and your families brand spanking new washing machine might be: which brand you most want, for example: Bosch, Miele, Hotpoint, Zanussi etc. Can slot in to the space you have set aside; what kind of inbuilt functions do you and your family really require; how energy efficient would you like it to be and how uncomplicated is the machine to put-in.
When you no longer need to consult the sound suggestions from the shoppers guide, you can then explore an extensive group of leading brand items that are available on-line at the John Lewis web site. The web-site could not possibly be any easier to navigate – the navigation bar at the top of the web page provides you with very speedy access to all of the top level product categories, e.g. technology, electrical appliances, fashion etc. Under every single one of these sections you shall notice a web link directly to specific item categories e.g. tumble dryers; once you find the correct category you can then find your way around by elements e.g. price, brand and type, e.g. Miele. It’s that straightforward.
As a long established and universally trusted retailer you should have no problems at all with deciding to buy your new appliance on the net from John Lewis with confidence. The John Lewis site offers totally free nationwide delivery for each and every one of your orders; so the price you see is the price you will actually pay. No surprises at all when you glance at the home delivery options web-page. Obviously if you’ve experienced a serious malfunction and really require that brand spanking new Miele washing machine extra fast you may opt to lay out a nominal extra fee for quicker delivery. And for additional piece of mind, John Lewis offers free returns should you be unsatisfied with your products. If this was not already enough, as standard you shall additionally receive a complementary two or three year guarantee on your households new washing machine.
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