How to successfully pitch your book idea to a publisher

Do you want to pitch your book idea to a publisher? Most people answer this question with a resounding, ‘yes’.

But it takes more than you might think to get your book idea over the line, as collaboration expert Simon Dowling explains.

As a former (aka reformed) commercial lawyer and improv actor on both stage and TV, Simon now works extensively with senior leaders and their teams as a mentor and advisor, as well as being a highly sought-after speaker.

Here, he reveals his tips that helped him get his book Work With Me, published by John Wiley in 2016, over the line.

Watch now and learn:

• Why it’s important to take things slowly and gently
  
  
• How important it is to build a long-term relationship
  
  
• Why you need to start with the assumption that no one thinks it’s a good idea, yet.
  
  

After you have watched this, we would love to know:

1. What is the biggest insight for you?
   
   
2. What action will you take to have a go at pitching your idea to a publisher?
   
   

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