EPISODE · Aug 12, 2022 · 14 MIN
Writing book proposals (II): 5 common pitfalls
from The Grey Lit Café · host Anthony Haynes
Anthony Haynes writes: Although definitions of grey literature exclude books, the proposals that authors write in order to attract a publisher can be thought of as a form of grey literature -- hence our mini-series on book proposals.How to write a proposal effectively? In this episode, like the previous one, Dr Engy Moussa and I explore some of the pitfalls that authors often fall into. By anticipating such pitfalls, authors can give themselves an advantage in the competition for book contracts. Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you may be interested in the first in this mini-series, Writing book proposals (I): 4 things NOT to do.Support the showAbout the publisherThis episode is published by Frontinus Ltd. We're a communications consultancy that helps organisations and individuals to communicate scientific, professional, and technical content to non-specialist audiences. We provide consultancy mentoringediting and writingtrainingand work on presentations, bids and proposals, and publications (for example, reports and papers).To learn more about services or explore ways of working together, please contact us via our website, http://frontinus.org.uk/.
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Anthony Haynes writes: Although definitions of grey literature exclude books, the proposals that authors write in order to attract a publisher can be thought of as a form of grey literature -- hence our mini-series on book proposals. How to write a proposal effectively? In this episode, like the previous one, Dr Engy Moussa and I explore some of the pitfalls that authors often fall into. By anticipating such pitfalls, authors can give themselves an advantage in the competition for book con...
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