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Tips for Writing a Book Proposal
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In non-fiction, before writing a book, you need to create a book proposal which is a business plan and an executive summary for your book. A good book proposal should answer questions such as what the book is about and why it fills the need that hasn't been filled yet.
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In non-fiction writing, having a book proposal is necessary before starting to write the book.
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Summary
In non-fiction writing, having a book proposal is necessary before starting to write the book. It is similar to a business plan and an executive summary, and it outlines what the book is about and why it fills a need that hasn't been filled yet.
ChapterTips for Writing a Book Proposal
Episode#305: Daniel Pink — How to Make Better Decisions and Be More Creative
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The high concept pitch, commonly used in film pitching, can serve as a useful heuristic for developing original ideas.
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The high concept pitch, commonly used in film pitching, can serve as a useful heuristic for developing original ideas. It involves identifying unexplored areas on a map of ideas and explaining why a particular idea or concept hasn't been explored yet.