The Art of the Book Proposal(ISBN=) 英文原版

　　Here is an expert’s guide through the elements of a nonfiction
book proposal, including the outline, chapter summaries,
marketing/publicity, book and chapter titles, and more. Filled with
exercises designed to help a writer conceive and create a desirable
proposal, and checklists to keep track of the project’s progress,
The Art of the Book Proposal provides the framework on which to
build a great idea, as well as intelligent, empathetic instruction
on how to produce a proposal that will capture the interest of an
agent or editor.
　　While most how-to writing books focus only on the nuts and bolts
of putting a proposal together, Maisel, considered by many to be
America’s foremost expert on the psychological side of the creative
process, also helps the writer overcome mental barriers to
producing the best work possible. Using a holistic approach to the
sometimes unglamorous work of designing a proposal, his guide
enables a writer to transform an idea into a book.

　　Eric Maisel, Ph.D. works exclusively with artists in his
private psychotherapy practice and in group writing workshops. He
is a regular contributor to Writer’s Digest.