What Does a Memoir Book Proposal Look Like? | Episode 24

Описание: On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What does a memoir book proposal look like?”








Memoir proposals are nonfiction proposals. There’s also a genre called memoir plus, where the author is including extra advice, takeaways, action items to their narrative. That way, the reader not only learns from the author’s experience, they see how they can best apply their expertise. Unless you are known, Debra recommends positioning your book as a memoir plus, so it is in the “helping others category,” which makes it more marketable.








As with any nonfiction book proposal, a memoir includes those three core sections: concept, context, and content. In this episode, Debra explains the nuances related to memoir: from clarifying your theme and transformation to outlining your narrative arc and showcasing your voice in your sample chapters.








For memoir proposals, the goal isn’t simply to share what happened to you. It’s to demonstrate that your story has meaning, structure, and a clear audience — and you and your book are positioned to succeed



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Book Proposal Expert Debra Eckerling is the author of "Your Goal Guide" and "52 Secrets for Goal‑Setting and Goal‑Getting." Have a question about book proposals? Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . You might hear your question answered on a future episode! Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and follow @TheDEBMethod for more resources and tips. Learn more at TheBookProposalExpert.com.






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