More World's Worst Book Proposals By Angela Hoy

October 24, 2007

More World's Worst Book Proposals By Angela Hoy
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I'm pretty backed up this week so I'm going to share another installment of our popular column, World's Worst Book Proposals. Yes, these are real! Enjoy!

In the actual book - Chapter 1, Line 3:

A person who practices witchcraft is indeed a witch, yet what is a witch and how does a witch practices witchcraft.

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Based on the quality of the book, we knew this author was being dishonest when they said:

I have had several college presidents, english professors, and friends proof read this book. Without exception, they have asked for copies to share with friends.

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Not only is the author being dishonest ("several lawyers" my foot), but can you say "Legal Liability?"

I will promote my book as many hours as needed outside my immediate geographical area. I have had several lawyers read the book to make sure that the characters are not identified with local politicians.

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You Have GOT to Be Kidding!

Is there a way to supplement the submission process that might allow me to send in a representative sample chapter instead? I am confident you will be able to judge the quality of my work from such. In addition to submitting a representative sample, I could provide a letter from my lawyer supporting the quality of my writing...

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Is Your Keyboard Missing Some Keys?

i like to sell my e-book in digital download way through you. please send me how much i have to pay for that. will you creat the e-book for me , if i send you the book in ms word format.

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Sigh.......

IK've had my book edited byt college presidents, professors, published authors, and elected officials. Each found it extermely funny and has for personal copies.

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Sour Grapes - After receiving a rejection letter, this author replied:

Truky sorry. By the way, I reject you too!

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I had to ask an author to stop contacting me after I told him three times we were not interested in his book. He replied:

This will be my last email, Angela. I can see I'm beginning to annoy you. I don't know what kind of experience you've been through in your past, but I'm sure it must be a traumatic one. Well, I'm sorry then.

For more smiles, see the previous installment of World's Worst Book Proposals HERE.