What Not to do When Pitching a Book
summary
Stop before filing a proposal: confirm the right acquisitions editor and prove demand with data — Google Trends, conference presentation counts, YouTube view numbers and hashtag engagement — and make sure the technology stays stable for three to four years. Avoid claiming there’s no existing content and target a single audience segment rather than everyone. Consider alternatives like co‑authoring, revising an older title, or an online course. Aim for roughly 250–500 pages broken into about 10 chapters and remember a publisher treats a book as a multi‑thousand‑dollar investment.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction to pitching
- 0:29Do not submit proposal early
- 2:57Avoid claiming no competition
- 5:26Do not try pleasing everyone
- 7:13Be open-minded about projects
- 10:21Offer solutions to problems
- 11:04Think broadly about content
- 12:27Q&A and closing remarks
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