A book proposal is your pitch to agents and publishers, and it needs to argue convincingly for your project’s marketability and your ability to execute it. I provide a hybrid edit of your non-fiction proposal, looking at both the big-picture structure and the line-level clarity. I assess the strength of your overview, chapter summaries, competitive analysis, and author bio, suggesting reorganizations for impact and editing the prose for persuasiveness and concision. The goal is to make your proposal as compelling and professional as the book it describes.

This service is designed for non-fiction authors who have a complete draft of their book proposal and are preparing to query literary agents or submit to university presses. It’s for writers who are confident in their subject matter but want an expert review of the proposal’s packaging and argument.

You’ll get a hybrid edit of your book proposal, covering up to 50 pages (approximately 12,500 words). The work format includes a brief call (30 minutes) to understand your goals, followed by written communication via shared document. To begin, you provide your complete proposal, target market information, competitive titles and any agent or publisher requirements. My deliverable is a two-part package. First, your proposal document is returned with inline comments and suggestions addressing specific sentences, logic flows, and unanswered questions.

Second, you receive a multi-page review memo of 3-5 pages. This memo breaks down each section of the proposal, highlighting what’s working well and offering concrete suggestions for improvement. It might recommend reframing your hook, strengthening a weak chapter summary, or repositioning your analysis of competing titles. This isn’t just proofreading; it’s strategic editing aimed at increasing your proposal’s chances of success. Having worked with both first-time authors and seasoned experts, I understand what acquisitions editors look for. A strong proposal demonstrates a clear argument, a defined audience, and an author with a platform. I help you articulate these elements effectively. The process includes two revision rounds after you review the initial edits. There is no limit on iterations within these two revision rounds. You should be ready for substantive feedback and willing to revise based on editorial guidance to create the strongest possible submission document.