Michael HingstonAnother full non-fiction book proposal (bonus: this one actually sold!)When I posted my other proposals for non-fiction books last year, the biggest caveat was… well, they didn’t end up selling. Which is no…May 29, 20183May 29, 20183
Michael HingstonPicture Books 101 (from Alison Hughes)Picture books! For many writers, this is the most tantalizing genre of all. It might also be the single hardest one to crack.Sep 25, 20173Sep 25, 20173
Michael HingstonHere’s another book proposal, in full. (This one’s about hockey.)A few months ago I shared, in full, a non-fiction book proposal I’d written, which was never sold but which I was still proud of, and which…Sep 6, 20171Sep 6, 20171
Michael Hingston“Hey, anyone know how to pitch ____?”: Here’s every public guideline I know ofAny freelance journalist will tell you, man: pitching is hard.Jul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
Michael HingstonHow do you write a non-fiction book proposal? Here’s one in full.Like a lot of things in the publishing industry, it’s a mysterious beast.May 17, 20179May 17, 20179
Michael HingstoninThe BillfoldDiary of a Part-Time Freelancer (and Most-Time Parent)It’s a lot of transcribing.Dec 14, 20166Dec 14, 20166
Michael HingstonWhere a ’90s tourist guide will take you in Edmonton, AlbertaThis is the story of a story that died.May 13, 20161May 13, 20161