- Getting a root canal.
- Sitting on the tarmac in a hot plane for four hours with no air conditioning.
- Writing a book proposal.
Your Proposal’s Secret Weapons: Title, Hook, Comps, and SynopsisRead More

// by Barb Roose// 1 Comment
Your Proposal’s Secret Weapons: Title, Hook, Comps, and SynopsisRead More

// by Barb Roose// 8 Comments
How do you know if you’re developing a book concept that is a passable idea versus a great idea?
If you’re pursuing traditional publishing, you must know two developmental elements that determine whether your concept is okay or great. These …
The Two Ingredients You Need to Make Your Book Proposal Rise to the Occasion!Read More
// by Rachel Kent// 2 Comments
You are ready to put together your proposal for the book God has laid on your heart. You know you need to write it. But how should you approach the topic? What makes your take on the topic a unique …

// by Barb Roose// 12 Comments
There are multiple short-term and long-term benefits of speaking events, especially when it comes to your writing career and even building your platform. For some, just talking about speaking events evokes some stress. That’s okay! You aren’t alone. Perhaps you …
Four Ways That Speaking Events Build Your Writing CareerRead More

// by Cynthia Ruchti// 12 Comments
I’m married to a man who once despised brainstorming. He calls himself a non-writer. I disagree, but that’s a story for another time. Somehow, he’d become convinced that brainstorm was a word on a par with earthquake or tsunami or …

// by Janet Grant// 6 Comments
Most times my clients’ proposals are constructed not just by the author but also by me. I thought it would be helpful for you to see how that type of teamwork unfolds.
This particular nonfiction project was …
// by Rachel Kent// 20 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Sometimes authors are faced with the decision to keep a query letter or project as is or to revise. Most authors feel pretty confident about the direction of a project when the project is sent out. It …
// by Janet Grant// 38 Comments
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
On Thursday, Mary wrote about how creating a synopsis for a proposal confounds many writers. Another part of the proposal that I frequently hear questions about is the Title Comparables or Competition section.
The first thing …
// by Janet Grant// 45 Comments
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Sometimes a book idea is born out of awareness of your reader’s need that you can meet. The audience is probably a lot like you, or your platform is developed around these folks.
But often, when …
// by Rachel Kent// 14 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Writing a nonfiction book that has been on your heart is great, but figuring out if that book has an audience and who those readers are is essential before you decide to pitch your project to publishing …
