The book proposal book: a guide for scholarly authors

Know the Process: Your Readers and the Importance of Fit

Write for Publication: What Presses Value in Your Scholarly Book Project

Find Your Place: Competing and Comparable Works

Identify Your Audiences and Market: Who Is Your Book Really For?

Showcase Your Core Thesis: Strong Arguments Make Strong Books

Give an Overview: A Template for Project Descriptions

Expose the Structure: Effective Chapter Summaries

Invite Readers In: Book and Chapter Titles

Put Yourself on the Page: Style and Voice

Really Put Yourself On the Page: Your Author Biography and CV

Don't Forget the Details: The Remaining Elements of a Complete Proposal Package

Make the Connection: When and How to Reach Out to Publishers

Keep Your Cool: Navigating Reader Reports, Contracts, and Other Decision Points

See It Through: Permissions, Proofs, and Promotion

Conclusion: Maintaining Perspective

Comprehensive Checklist

Assessing Your Proposal Materials

Sample Documents

Suggestions for Further Reading

Bibliography

Time-Tested Tips and Frequently Asked Questions by Chapter

Index.