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About the Author

List your book-length publications to date. Any other publishing experience?

List your membership and participation in any associations, recent conferences, or other public events that would indicate a broad national visibility or a dedicated audience for your work.

List any television or radio appearances. Also, include any newspaper or magazine interviews or articles.

List any other information that would convince an editor of your prominence in your field.

Half-Title Page

List the complete title on a separate sheet.

Table of Contents for Your Books

Include a complete annotated Table of Contents for your book. Describe each chapter's contents in a brief paragraph.

Sample Chapters

Include two or three sample chapters. These chapters should be the most compelling or best examples of your work and writing ability. In most cases, these chapters will be nonconsecutive.


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