How to Write a Book Proposal Author:Michael Larsen The fourth edition of this Writer's Digest classic has been updated with information on online promotion techniques and an expanded resources section with current websites, contact information and recommended reading, as well as new sample proposals. It remains the definitive resource for crafting effective book proposals. Readers will learn how... more » to test market the potential of a book idea and effectively and communicate that potentail in a proposal. How to choose the best editors and publishers for a particular proposal and create a professional-looking proposal package that will spur a publisher to make their best offer are also detailed.« less