Book Proposal Writing and Editing Services

Want to get a pub deal? Work with #1 New York Times-bestselling writers and Big-5 editors 

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Book Proposals that Sell

Our team of Big-5 acquisitions editors and #1 New York Times-bestselling writers will collaborate with you to create a powerful book proposal and guide you through the entire publishing industry.

Meet our Team of bestselling editors and publishing professionals.

Writing

What We Do

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Professional Ghostwriting

Work with our team to plan and write a book proposal that expertly captures your style and vision.

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Book Coaching & Editing

Collaborate closely with a former Big-5 acquisitions editor to build and refine your book proposal and bring it to market.

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Publishing Navigation

We don’t just write your book proposal, we build and execute a comprehensive publishing strategy to achieve your personal or professional goals. 

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Our Work

Built, Not Born: A Self-Made Billionaire's No-Nonsense Guide for Entrepreneurs

#1 national & WSJ bestseller

Dunder Mifflin 1

NYT bestseller by producers of NBC’s The Office

Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money

#1 bestselling author, millions sold

Crazy for the Storm

NYT bestseller

100,000+ copies sold

Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life

Six-figure deal with Harper and WSJ bestseller

Working with Kevin Anderson & Associates is a great experience. Having worked together on multiple books over the years, they’ve proven themselves to be reliable, responsive, and talented. Their team of bestselling authors is a great resource for us and I definitely recommend their services to any author or publisher looking for top-quality writing services with a well-managed process.

Celeste Fine, Park & Fine

#1-ranked agent on Publishers Marketplace

Working with Kevin Anderson & Associates and their team of bestselling ghostwriters has been a great experience all around. In addition to delivering excellent material in a timely manner, I especially appreciate their ability to adapt to demanding timelines and nonstandard processes. They are truly a classy organization that takes great pride in taking care of their clients. It’s rare to find such professionalism in a writing service. On one particularly demanding project, they really went above and beyond to produce an excellent manuscript within a two-month window—the way he and the organization handled the process was prompt, professional. They have also referred some great authors to us that we ended up signing deals with. I strongly recommend their service to any author, agent, or publisher.

Tim Burgard, HarperCollins

Senior Acquisitions Editor with HarperCollins Leadership

KAA made my dream of becoming a published author a reality. When I first reached out to them, I knew nothing about the publishing business or how to write a book.  KAA’s industry knowledge and insider connections were incredibly valuable in ensuring I had the best team for long-term success. KAA’s team, and very often Kevin himself, were truly my partners and guided me through every step—planning the book, structuring the chapters, positioning the book to my target reader, ensuring the writing was publishable, connecting me directly with the top literary agents in the country, introducing me to the best PR agents and marketers, and finally helping me choose between multiple offers from Big-5 publishers….They are the best in the business and really take care of you–I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Ken Rusk

Author of Wall Street Journal Bestseller Blue Collar Cash (HarperCollins/Dey Street)


Why Choose
Kevin Anderson & Associates?

Work With Bestselling Writers

Track Record of Success

Our book proposals have secured 6- and 7-figure deals and have led to the publication of numerous New York Times-bestselling books.

Big-5 Editors

Work directly with senior acquisitions editors from the Big-5 houses who know exactly what publishers are looking for in a book proposal.

Publisher and Agency Connections

We work directly with the publishing industry’s leading literary agencies and Big-5 publishers. Our firm gives you direct access to an otherwise impenetrable industry.

Low Time Commitment

Marketing, Publicity, and Bestseller Strategy

We’ve launched hundreds of successful books in multiple genres—we know exactly which marketers, publicists, and bestseller strategies will work best to achieve your publishing goals.

Publishing Navigation

Our white-glove service guides you through every step of the process to ensure an efficient, effective, and rewarding publishing experience.

#1 Bestselling Ghostwriters

Struggle with writing? Work with #1 New York Times-bestselling ghostwriters to capture your style and vision.

What’s in a Book Proposal?


Book proposals vary in size and structure, though most contain some of the following sections.
  • Overview: An executive summary of your book and why people would want to read it.
  • Author Bio: Who you are and why you’re the right author for this book.
  • Comparable Titles: An evaluation of similar titles and authors, how well those books sold, and why your book fills a void in the market.
  • Annotated Outline: Captivating chapter descriptions
  • Author Platform and Marketing Strategy: A detailed analysis of your ability and strategy to sell books.
  • Sample Chapters (optional)

The Book Proposal
Writing Process


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Discovery Discussions

We learn about your publishing goals and brainstorm how to build a book and publishing strategy that will accomplish them.

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Strategy Sessions

Collaborative multi-day, in-person (optional), in-depth discussions on the book’s positioning, promise to the reader, structure, content, marketability, competitive analysis, author platform, and publishing strategy. Your team typically includes a Big-5 editor and/or a bestselling writer.

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Table of Contents

We draft and finalize a detailed table of contents with chapter descriptions.

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Writing the Book Proposal

We will write (or edit, if you prefer) the book proposal in close collaboration with you.

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Editing and Review

An additional editor reviews, assesses, and edits the book proposal.

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Targeting Agents and Publishers

We work closely with agents and publishers and can ensure your proposal lands in the right hands.

Our offices are in New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
Can’t get to us? We can bring our team to you.

Let’s Start Building Your Book Proposal

Our collaborative book proposal-writing process will give your book the best possible chance of attracting a literary agent and securing a publishing deal.