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135 lines
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# Book Proposal Checklist
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Use this checklist to ensure your book proposal is complete, compelling, and publisher-ready.
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## Title and Concept
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- [ ] Title is clear and descriptive
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- [ ] Subtitle explains book's value proposition
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- [ ] Title is memorable and searchable
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- [ ] Title avoids overly technical jargon
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- [ ] Title checked for existing books with same/similar names
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## Target Audience
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- [ ] Primary audience clearly defined (job role, experience level)
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- [ ] Secondary audience identified
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- [ ] Reader prerequisites stated explicitly
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- [ ] Audience size/market opportunity estimated
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- [ ] Why this audience needs this book explained
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## Book Overview
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- [ ] One-paragraph elevator pitch
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- [ ] 2-3 paragraph detailed description
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- [ ] Learning objectives clearly stated
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- [ ] What makes this book unique
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- [ ] Expected page count/length estimated (realistic)
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## Competitive Analysis
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- [ ] 3-5 competing books identified
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- [ ] Strengths and weaknesses of competitors analyzed
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- [ ] How your book differs/improves explained
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- [ ] Market gap clearly demonstrated
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- [ ] Why readers would choose your book
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## Chapter Outline
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- [ ] All chapters listed with working titles
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- [ ] Each chapter has 2-3 sentence description
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- [ ] Estimated page count per chapter
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- [ ] Logical progression demonstrated
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- [ ] Parts/sections organized (if applicable)
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- [ ] Chapters add up to realistic book length
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## Sample Chapters
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- [ ] 1-2 complete sample chapters included (if required)
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- [ ] Sample chapters demonstrate writing quality
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- [ ] Sample chapters show technical depth
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- [ ] Code examples in samples are high-quality
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- [ ] Samples follow any provided publisher template
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## Author Bio
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- [ ] Professional background relevant to book topic
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- [ ] Technical expertise demonstrated
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- [ ] Writing experience highlighted (blog, articles, previous books)
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- [ ] Teaching/speaking experience mentioned (if applicable)
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- [ ] Social media following/platform noted (if significant)
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- [ ] Why you're qualified to write this book
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## Timeline
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- [ ] Realistic completion timeline proposed
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- [ ] Chapter delivery schedule outlined
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- [ ] Milestones clearly defined
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- [ ] Buffer time included for revisions
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- [ ] Availability for technical review/edits confirmed
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## Market Opportunity
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- [ ] Target market size estimated
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- [ ] Market trends supporting need for book
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- [ ] Technology/framework popularity demonstrated
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- [ ] Reader demand evidence (search trends, community questions, etc.)
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- [ ] Long-term relevance considered
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## Author Platform
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- [ ] Blog or website (if applicable)
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- [ ] Social media presence (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
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- [ ] Conference speaking experience
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- [ ] Online course or tutorial experience
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- [ ] Community involvement (forums, open source, etc.)
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- [ ] Email list size (if applicable)
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## Technical Approach
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- [ ] Programming language(s) specified
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- [ ] Framework/tool versions identified
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- [ ] Code repository plan outlined
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- [ ] Testing approach described
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- [ ] Target platforms specified (Windows/Mac/Linux)
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## Marketing Ideas
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- [ ] Potential audiences for promotion identified
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- [ ] Conference opportunities noted
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- [ ] Workshop/training possibilities
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- [ ] Blog tour or podcast interview ideas
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- [ ] Corporate/enterprise angle (if applicable)
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## Formatting and Style
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- [ ] Proposal follows publisher template (if provided)
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- [ ] Professional formatting
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- [ ] No typos or grammatical errors
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- [ ] Consistent terminology
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- [ ] Clear, compelling language
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## Supporting Materials
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- [ ] Author headshot (professional quality)
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- [ ] Code examples (if requested)
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- [ ] Diagram samples (if requested)
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- [ ] Writing samples or portfolio links
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- [ ] References or testimonials (if available)
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## Practical Considerations
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- [ ] Realistic about time commitment required
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- [ ] Willing to work with technical reviewers
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- [ ] Open to editorial feedback
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- [ ] Understands royalty/advance structure
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- [ ] Contract terms acceptable (if pre-negotiated)
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## Final Polish
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- [ ] Proofread thoroughly
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- [ ] Second person reviewed proposal
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- [ ] All required sections completed
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- [ ] Contact information current
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- [ ] Ready to submit
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