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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.

Gold
v1.0.00 activationsCopywritingContent Creationadvanced

SupaScore

83.9
Research Quality (15%)
8.4
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.5
Practical Utility (15%)
8.5
Completeness (10%)
8.4
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.3
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.2

Best 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
Expects

A clear book concept with defined expertise area, target audience, and author's professional background or platform.

Returns

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.

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Research Foundation: 8 sources (6 books, 1 web, 1 official docs)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

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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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