Why should I even bother with a table of contents for my book proposal? you say. The book proposal itself is so short, anyone who picks it up can simply leaf through until they find the section they want.

This is a common misconception shared by beginning and experienced writers alike. The answer to the question is twofold. Your book proposal needs a table of contents because it helps people find the section they want to read, even if it’s only a ten-page book proposal. Second, the table of contents indicates that you have an orderly mind, which is something editors like.

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