Fiction book proposals

Subject: Fiction book proposals Thu May 21, 2009 10:49 pm

I queried an agent last year and finally received a response yesterday! The agent in question had obviously done her homework as she congratulated me on the contact for The House on the Shore and asked if I would like to query another title that was unpublished and uncommitted to my current contract.

As it happens, I've just signed a contract for my current WIP, but I replied and told her about an idea I had for another novel. To my surprise, I received a reply this evening, asking me to submit a polished proposal.

I wondered if anyone had any tips on writing proposals as opposed to query letters.

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Subject: Re: Fiction book proposals Thu May 21, 2009 11:42 pm

No, but I've been married three times. Sorry, Jenny, I haven't a clue other than it would be a sales pitch, which you already know.

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Subject: Re: Fiction book proposals Fri May 22, 2009 2:49 am

Jenny, this is great news. I have no words of wisdom, but wanted to tell you how excited I am for you that you received such an encouraging and well deserved response!

Subject: Re: Fiction book proposals Fri May 22, 2009 2:58 am

Yes, Jenny, congratulations on the interest. No matter what you put in your proposal, I am sure it will be well received.

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Subject: Re: Fiction book proposals Fri May 22, 2009 6:13 am

Jenny,
that is great news.

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Subject: Re: Fiction book proposals Fri May 22, 2009 8:52 am

This might help, Jenny:

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and this:

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Subject: Re: Fiction book proposals Fri May 22, 2009 9:27 am

Thanks everyone for your good wishes, and to Shelagh for the links... I'll be sure to read these after I've had my cup of coffee!

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Subject: Re: Fiction book proposals Fri May 22, 2009 4:10 pm

Great news. Best of luck with your proposal.

Malcolm

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