In a column last February, I described the six main elements of a book proposal: overview, competition, market, author description, table of contents, and sample chapter. But I focused on one of ...

This is the second post in a series about writing a book. Having just finished a new book on body language, brain science, and how people communicate, due out in May 2014 from Harvard, I’m posting a ...

Getting published usually starts with a book proposal. Many a good manuscript has been turned down because of an ineffective proposal, and many a poor manuscript has been sent out for a formal review ...

Now in its fourth edition, How to Write a Book Proposal, by Michael Larsen, remains a hit. This new edition lays the groundwork for writing a good proposal and finding an agent to sell your book. What ...