Wendy Said:

When putting together a book proposal, what is a CV...and is that something I should try?

We Answered:

a CV stands for "Curriculum Vitae" and is generally a more academic/professional version of a resume - not only does it include all the jobs you've held, it also lists all of your existing publications (books, journal articles, etc.) Since it sounds like you are just starting out in the field, my advice is to get a book on "how to get published" from your library, or use other similar resources that help would-be authors get their stories into print. Many publishers shy away from unsolicited manuscripts, so probably I wouldn't send the manuscript to them first - perhaps send a solicitation - a letter explaining your book, and a short sample from it. Again, there are many books and other resources that can be used to help you get published, so go check them out. Find a publisher that has published similar books - either self-help or regular biographical pieces and contact them.

Erik Said:

How do I get my book proposal, based on my blog http://5kidswdisabilities.wordpress.com published?

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Go to Google and check out "book publishers." You will get a couple hundred of them.
Look through them to find ones who publish books of the kind you have written.
Send those publishers a query letter, describing your book and asking if they'd
be interested. (The letter should not be more than one page.)
If/when you get a positive response, you're on your way!
BTW, don't be discouraged if you don't get any positive responses at present. The recession in the book industry is so bad, I'm not sure any of the mainstream publishers would go for The Bible if it was presented to them as a new book. Really, sales are horrendous -- if this recession ever ends, and anyone is alive at the end of it, that will be the time to jump in and capitalize on the pent-up demand.
Your book sounds like a great idea -- good luck with it.

Rachel Said:

which would be more sucsessfull, writing a book or writing a proposal for a book?

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Writing a book makes more sense. When you have finished your book, write a synopsis, then draft a query letter and send it, with a stamped self addressed envelope, to the publisher. Most publishers won't look at full manuscripts that come in unsolicited, but if your query sounds interesting they may ask to see a few chapters.
If you are an established author you can submit a proposal, because the publisher knows you can write, but that doesn't work for a new author, so finish the book before you do anything else.

Howard Said:

How do you write a book proposal?

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Writer's Market 2007 (or the updated version will be released in 2008) is a terrific guide for writers.

Usually, you write a one page query letter to a publisher. It tells a little bit about your book, a little bit about your publishing credentials, and how your novel can contribute to the company.

Never be cocky and say "I've written the next classic" or "I slaved over my desk for hours" when a publisher reads those lines - it's an automatic rejection. They don't really care if you spent eight years locked in your basement writing a novel. Leave them to judge if it is a next classic.

Again Writer's Market will show you the format. Never make it longer than one page - a publisher will probably immediately push it aside.

Leslie Said:

Help writing a book proposal?

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Depends on the type of book u propose, mystery, romance, science or what ever. Normally, each part shd not be more than 6 to 9 pages.
What do u mean by How Should it be written? I dont understand. Pl clarify. How ever, I suggest u use MS Word in ur computer to type out what ever u want to write & u can always edit it later and save it for publication.