Writing Successful Book Proposals

Session facilitated by Professor Helen Sauntson, Professor of English Language and Linguistics

Facilitator: Professor Helen Sauntson

RDF Indicator: B3

Programme: Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research)

Theme: ECR 

Session Overview  

This session explains the process of writing a book proposal and provides advice and guidance on how to maximise the chances of writing a proposal that is subsequently accepted for publication. The session includes information about publisher requirements, the general content of a standard book proposal form, and how to write sample material to accompany a proposal. Professor Sauntson draws on her extensive experience as an author, editor, book proposal reviewer, and book series editor to offer advice on what reviewers and publishers look for when assessing book proposals.

Learning Outcomes:  

• An understanding of what publishers and reviewers look for when assessing book proposals
• Knowledge of the process of writing a book proposal

This event will be held on campus in HG138. 

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