One Sheets: Nonfiction

A one sheet for nonfiction is a one page piece of paper you take to a conference to show an editor or agent what your book is about. Essentially, it's the best elements of your proposal placed on one page in a pleasing, easy to read format. Some things to include:

• A picture of you
• Your contact information
• A bio, including your platform.
• The concept statement of your book. In a nutshell, what is this book about?
• A few short paragraphs about the book and its features
• Word count
• Audience
• Comparative analysis (brief). How does your book compare with other books on the same subject?
• Marketing (brief). How will you market this book.

Here are two great examples from columnist and humorist Leslie Wilson:

Happily Ever After the Honeymoon

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