     Kaye | Monday, April 22, 2002 - 08:31 am 
Hello,
I just got a response back from a publisher. I'm new at all of this, so can someone please explain some of the things they're asking me to send?
Here is the message>
"We would like to receive a complete proposal from you, which should included a Table of Contents, summary of the book, sample chapter, curriculum vitae, and any outside commentary your book has received." |
| Kevin P. Grover | Monday, April 22, 2002 - 09:25 am
Kaye,
Here is what i was told they mean by this:
complete proposal from you, which should include:
1} Table of Contents - Self explainatory
2) Summary of the book - Basically, summarize what the book is about and how you are presenting the material.
3) Sample chapter - One chapter so they can examine your writing style, grammar, and other aspects of the material.
4) Curriculum vitae - What are your credentials for writing this book (I am presuming that it is a non-fiction book).
5) Any outside commentary your book has received - Have you allowed experts in the field to proof the book? What were their comments?
I'm no expert, but I am guessing that those are what they are looking for. |
| C. E. Winterland | Monday, April 22, 2002 - 09:57 am
Kaye,
I think Kevin has the right of it. By the way, welcome aboard!
CEW |
| Kaye | Monday, April 22, 2002 - 06:32 pm
Thanks for the help, and the welcome! |
| Nancy Marie | Monday, April 22, 2002 - 06:51 pm
Hi Kaye, and welcome.
About the C.V. - my understanding is that in addition to your qualifications to write on the subject of your book, it should also be a list of other writings you have published.
Usually a C.V. is requested of people holding a doctorate degree and is a list of publications for which they have written articles, a list of articles written, a list of scholarly treatises published, etc.
So, I guess you'll just have to adapt it according to your specific qualifications, etc.
smiles and blessings, Kitty (aka Nancy Marie to avoid confusion with the other Nancy) |
