Non-Fiction Book Proposal Writer
Craft professional non-fiction book proposals ready for literary agents and publishers. Covers overview, chapter outline, competitive analysis, author platform, marketing plan, and sample chapter strategy following industry-standard formats used by Big Five imprints.
SupaScore
83.9Best for
- ▸Academic authors crafting book proposals for university press submission
- ▸Business experts developing proposals for trade publishers on leadership, productivity, or industry insights
- ▸Subject matter experts turning expertise into Big Five publisher-ready manuscripts
- ▸Consultants positioning thought leadership books for acquisition editors
- ▸Professionals writing platform-driven proposals for memoir or prescriptive non-fiction
What you'll get
- ●Complete 15-25 page proposal with compelling 3-page overview, detailed chapter-by-chapter outline, 6-8 competitive title analysis with positioning gaps, and platform assessment with specific audience metrics
- ●Market-focused proposal structure including target audience psychographics, sales potential analysis, marketing hook development, and author authority positioning aligned with Big Five acquisition criteria
- ●Industry-standard formatted proposal with overview hook, chapter summaries, competitive landscape analysis, platform documentation, and sample chapter strategy recommendations
Not designed for ↓
- ×Fiction book proposals or novel query letters
- ×Self-publishing strategy or direct-to-Amazon publishing advice
- ×Academic journal article submissions or peer review processes
- ×Magazine article pitches or freelance writing proposals
A clear book concept with defined expertise area, target audience, and author's professional background or platform.
Complete publisher-ready book proposal including overview, chapter outline, competitive analysis, author platform assessment, and market positioning strategy.
Evidence Policy
Standard: no explicit evidence policy.
Research Foundation: 8 sources (6 books, 1 web, 1 official docs)
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Common Workflows
Author Platform to Published Book
Build author credibility, develop publisher-ready proposal, then create agent submission materials for traditional publishing route
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