Learn how—it’s easier than you think!

Charismatic authors and literary agents Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman have successfully sold hundreds of titles and learned—through trial and error—how to write a flawless book proposal that publishers can’t resist. Now you can benefit from their hard work and publishing savvy. In this new edition, they offer guidance and advice that will inspire, educate, and, most importantly, give you the necessary edge to get your book published. They explain:

• How to shape your idea and create a title

• Ways to get to know the market and competition

• Tips on writing an effective outline, query letter, and sample chapter

• The art and science of fiction and nonfiction book proposals

• How ten actual proposals (included here) were successfully sold to publishers—and why

"A submission from Jeff Herman always gets moved to the top . . . his new book will show you how to move to the top."—Frederic W. Hills Vice President, Simon & Schuster

"This book will take writers to the highest level of proposal writing and success."—Roger Cooper Quality Paperback Book Club

"If you want your proposal to ignite a busy editor’s interest, read this book."—Adrienne Hickey Senior Acquisitions Editor, AMACOM Books
Write the Perfect Book Proposal Revised Edition
Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman

"A submission from Jeff Herman always gets moved to the top . . . his new book will show you how to move to the top."—Frederic W. Hills, Vice President, Simon & Schuster

An updated edition of the definitive guide to crafting a book proposal that sells

Publishing wunderkind Jeff Herman started his million-dollar literary agency when he was just twenty-six years old. His classic guide, Write the Perfect Book Proposal, has now been updated and revised to provide aspiring writers as well as established writers with everything they need to know to sell a book proposal in today’s competitive publishing world. He takes readers step-by-step through ten proposals that really sold to major American publishers, explaining the strengths and weaknesses of each. He also explains how to position the book to make it stand apart from the competition, what editors are looking for, how to write an effective sample chapter, author biography, and query letter, and much more.