By: Sandra D. Bricker
So you’ve never
been published, huh? Or wait, youhave been published, but not by
one of the bigger houses that you’re aiming for. There are a few things that
can help you put your best foot forward when creating that proposal that will
get it in the door. Your foot, that is.
Remember: Your
manuscript doesn’t stand alone when you’re trying to get the attention of an
editor. Every segment of your proposal is, in effect, a writing sample. You
need a compelling synopsis; an error-free few chapters; a platform and/or
marketing plan. And don’t forget those all-important few paragraphs
representing you as the author of this masterpiece you’d like them to contract.
An author bio
that kicks … tushie! … is imperative. Think of it in the same
terms as your synopsis – a compact little piece of brilliance that A) reflects
the tone of your brand; B) illustrates an attractive, shiny portrayal of what
you have to offer; and C) does all that in a very few well-chosen, inventive
words that no one else could have put together in the same fashion.
Simple, right?
No? Well,
maybe I can put on my managing editor’s hat and compile a few tips that will
help.
1. Make
yourself the hero/heroine of your own bio. Write in third person, present
tense. This will help the editor step into (and stay in) the moment with you.
2. Make
your opening count.
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