Book proposal

by Anjalika Gupta
6th December 2014

Hi, I am new to Writers & Artists. Forgive me if this question has been asked before. I am working on an illustration book for children. Well, technically I am writing the story but I am looking for an illustrator. My contact at a publishing house liked the concept and asked me to prepare a proposal for the book. I did a lot of research, wrote down my proposal and submitted it to my contact. A few days back he called me up and informed me that my proposal was a bit too emotional, I have gone through great lengths to introduce my main character and that is unnecessary. I was wondering if there is a particular format I need to follow for a children's book proposal?

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Hi, I am new to Writers and Artists. Forgive me if this question has been asked before. I am working on getting my book published. It is about a fantasy world named Rolamia and the characters are based on real people. I will be leaving school soon so I would like to be remembered. After 5 years of searching for a publisher I got one named Jessica Kingsley but was rejected. As much as it hurts me to say. Rolamia must be treasure forever with me especially since I was diagnosed with autism.

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Khudeeja Begum
12/12/2014

Thank you so much Kevin. I have been working on my proposal according to the advice my contact provided. Fingers crossed....

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Anjalika Gupta
08/12/2014

I'm not sure what the answer is but when submitting to an agency you are normally asked for a submission letter, a page long synopsis and the opening of your novel. It seems that you are fortunate to have a contact at a publishing house who is advising you on your book. Personally, I'd be talking to them as to what they want and, as long as it doesn't go against what I want for my story, I'd follow their advice.

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