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Want a Book Deal? You Need a Book Proposal.
February 17, 2021 · 2 min read
Have you ever wondered whether you need a book proposal to become an author? I speak with aspiring authors all the time who are eager to get started on their book, but they aren’t sure if they need to focus on a book proposal first. Can you skip this (often painful) part of the book publishing process? And is there any value in jumping through this hoop—aside from potentially earning a book deal? In this video, I talk through one of the most elusive part of the book-writing process.
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