Book Proposal Podcast
Your nonfiction book proposal is the roadmap you need to get your book idea out of your head, onto the page, and into the right hands. More than that, it helps you find clarity, develop strategy, and get the results you want: a saleable, marketable book. In the Book Proposal Podcast, host and book proposal consultant Debra Eckerling simplifies the process with short, practical episodes focused entirely on proposals. From pinpointing the right idea and building your platform to planning your promo and choosing comps, Debra answers real questions to help you create a proposal that sells your book—and you. Whether you’re aiming for traditional, hybrid, or indie publishing, you’ll get actionable advice to turn your concept into a plan.
What is an Author Platform? | Episode 11
On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What is an author platform?” Your author platform is everywhere you show up on and offline. This includes your website, newsletter, online communities, social media, and traditional media. It’s videos, webinars, speaking engagements, in-person activities, and involvement in organizations, as well as…
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How Do I Find Time to Write My Book? | Episode 9
On the episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I fit writing my book into my already busy life?” At the early stages, even before writing your book – or your book proposal – you can start developing your book’s content, in 5- or 10-minute increments. You can set…
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Why Publish Traditionally? | Episode 8
On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “Why publish traditionally?” If you are using your book to establish yourself as the authority you are, if you want to get it in front of as many people as possible, try to get a traditional book deal. Start with sending your…
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How Do I Find the Right Publisher? | Episode 7
On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How do I choose which publisher to send my proposal to?” There are different ways to go about finding the right publisher for your book proposal. The larger publishing houses, namely the big five, and their imprints, will only allow submissions through…
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Do I Need to Write the Whole Book to Get a Deal? | Episode 5
On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “Do I need to write the whole book to get a deal?” If you are looking to publish traditionally, in most cases, the answer is no. For a business, self-help, cookbook, how-to, motivational, or other topic-specific nonfiction book, you do not need…
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What Do I Work on First? | Episode 4
On this episode of The Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What do I work on first?” The first section in the book proposal, after your title page and your splash, is About the Book. And the first part of that section is the Overview. Your Overview is a clear and engaging snapshot…
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