Read the four email exchange before you answer. I've never made it this far before in being considered for a big project and fear blowing it by making a rookie mistake. I'm asking all of you out there in AW who may have taken on a project of this kind --set piece, set fee, what would the editor be looking for if they greenlight this in terms of a proposal? Thanks as always. --Sherry
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 10:42 PM
To: {email address removed}
Subject: Looking for an author for Kid's Basketball Book
Bob
Literary Agency
Road
Somewhere USA Zip
AUTHOR needed for Kids’ Basketball Book. Looking for an experienced
kids’ basketball coach who can write for children. Compensation: A
one-time flat fee of $5,000.00. 100% due date: 9/1/08.
Dear Mr.
My name is Sherry and I am a freelance writer with multiple
publishing credits in newspapers and online websites, a blog and
mother of eight children. I was intrigued by your description of this
offer placed in the Absolutewrite Paying Market's Forum and had a few
questions about the project itself.
Word Count/page number
Age of audience for which it is intended. 6-8,8-12,13-15
Level of Skill presumed in reader --intro? midling? competitive?
Are you going to have illustrations to compliment the language and
illustrate the points?
Having close relationships with five coaches of middle school/high
school basketball, both boy and girl, non competitive and Mid-Atlantic
Division Champions in CYO as a result of my children playing in the sport,
I propose to write your book this summer if the parameters specified
can be met by interviewing these five experienced outstanding successful
coaches. Drills, practice techniques, picks and plays, tips and
trouble shooting would all be addressed.
Here is my proposed outline for the book. It is based on the idea of a
middle school student picking up this book to get a better grasp on
what he/she needs to do to be a contributing member of the team at his/her
school, or to make the selective team when his/her experience to date
has been minimal.
Basics: Outlining the rules.
Beginner exercises to create and build skill: Dribbling drills and
tips, shooting pointers and exercises, passing techniques, (The age of
the reader at this point would be critical to providing adequate
suggested practice time and appropriate assistive tips).
Playing the Game: Roles
Guards
Forwards
Center
Picks and Plays
Three seconds
Misdirection
Hot Hand
Fast Break
Foul Shots and Three Pointers
Rebounding
Defensive Game
Man to Man
Zone
Steals
Jump Balls
Rebounding
Tricks of the Trade
Selective Strategic Fouling
Selective Guarding
Rules for Advanced Play
Sportsmanship and Work Ethic
How to practice like a pro
How to play like a team
How to act like a champion
My contact information is as follows: Sherry Thank you for considering me for the project and I look forward
to hearing from you.
Sherry Bob Diforio {email address removed} wrote:
HI Sherry:
I’ve sent your email to the editor. This will be a 35,000 word book
and I think
your age group is correct.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Sherry
Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:08:03
To:Bob <{email address removed}>
Subject: RE: Looking for an author for Kid's Basketball Book
Dear Mr.
Thanks for your quick response to my proposal. Do you have an
estimate on the turn around from the editors as to whether or not they will
accept this proposal. I ask, because to do the job properly and meet
the deadline, I would need to secure interviews with the five coaches
before summer starts in earnest, as several of them are hosting basketball
clinics, some out of state.
Sherry
I should know this wk if she will want a proposal from you
BobSent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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