Why is My Book Getting Rejected from Publishers and Agents?
Update: 2024-08-20
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Top 5 Reasons Your Nonfiction Book Keeps Getting Rejected
In this episode, we dive into common pitfalls that lead to nonfiction book rejections by agents and publishers. Learn the crucial differences between pitching nonfiction and fiction, why a book proposal is essential, the standards for query letters, the importance of appropriate word count, choosing realistic comparative titles, and how to treat your pitch as a business proposal. Discover how to market your book effectively as a product, ensuring it resonates with your target audience and meets industry expectations.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction: Why Your Book is Getting Rejected
01:00 Understanding the Nonfiction Submission Process
02:04 Top Reason #1: Submitting a Book Instead of a Proposal
02:43 Top Reason #2: Crafting the Perfect Query Letter
04:46 Top Reason #3: Managing Manuscript Word Count
08:15 Top Reason #4: Choosing Realistic Comparative Titles
10:21 Top Reason #5: Treating Your Pitch as a Business Proposal
12:07 Conclusion: Presenting Your Book as a Product
In this episode, we dive into common pitfalls that lead to nonfiction book rejections by agents and publishers. Learn the crucial differences between pitching nonfiction and fiction, why a book proposal is essential, the standards for query letters, the importance of appropriate word count, choosing realistic comparative titles, and how to treat your pitch as a business proposal. Discover how to market your book effectively as a product, ensuring it resonates with your target audience and meets industry expectations.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction: Why Your Book is Getting Rejected
01:00 Understanding the Nonfiction Submission Process
02:04 Top Reason #1: Submitting a Book Instead of a Proposal
02:43 Top Reason #2: Crafting the Perfect Query Letter
04:46 Top Reason #3: Managing Manuscript Word Count
08:15 Top Reason #4: Choosing Realistic Comparative Titles
10:21 Top Reason #5: Treating Your Pitch as a Business Proposal
12:07 Conclusion: Presenting Your Book as a Product
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