Transcript: How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal

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Simon Spotlight editor Ryan Fischer Harbage explains what makes a proposal sell

EXCLUSIVE FOR AVANTGUILD MEMBERS | This is a transcript of mediabistro.com's seminar, "How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells" held on January 23, 2006 in New York. Want to question an editor about your book proposal? The next session of the seminar is on April 10. Enroll now! In Los Angeles? Wants someone to really critique your proposal? Try our Four-Week Book Proposal workshop that begins March 27!

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