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How to Write a True Crime Proposal

Writing a book is an impressive achievement. The next step after doing so is to get the book published. The vast majority of titles released each year are nonfiction. Included in that genre is true crime. Writing a true crime novel involves a copious amount of research. Take the time to learn how to write a true crime proposal and increase the chances of getting your book sold.

Instructions

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      Write an overview of the book. This is a comprehensive summary of the book. Make it clear that it is a nonfiction, true crime book proposal.

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      Detail exactly why you should buy the book. Sell the book and the reasons why it will be profitable and beneficial to the public at charge. As it is a true crime proposal, discuss why the public will be clamoring to buy it and why it is vital for them to hear the details of the case. Pitch it in relation to a current or recent best-selling book in the true crime genre.

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      Write down other books that are similar and that have made a lot of money. They can be recent or within the past five years. Make a case for why your true crime book will also make the big bucks.

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      Explain exactly how you will work to sell the book. Detail your plan. For example, if you plan to promote it via a blog, explain that.

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      Outline your track record with books. Detail the fact that you have always gotten work in on a deadline or that your last book was a hit.

    • 6

      Create a table of contents and chapter summaries. This is a professional way to outline and showcase your work. The chapter summaries are just a short summary about each chapter.

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