It
used to be common to sell nonfiction books via a book proposal--an
expanded outline, a synopsis, marketing research for the topic, and
sample chapters. I sold five books this way, back in the nineties, got
good advances, and published happily. Many agents I speak with today
are less keen on selling via proposal, unless the writer has an
excellent track record and a market niche (audience) already
established. Occasionally, I do hear of a great success story from one
of my former students. This week, I wanted to share Katherine Ozment's
story. Hopefully, it'll inspire other nonfiction writers who are
putting together their book proposals.
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