examples of bibliographies
Viewing funeral program examples is beneficial when creating a memorial program for your loved one. The funeral program is an important little keepsake to include in the memorial service of your loved one. It highlights their life and provides a loving memory to all attendees.
Often you may not know what is included in a memorial program and it can be helpful to see funeral program examples so you can get an idea of what to include. Look for examples that may include the following items:
o A beautifully created or designed program cover with script lettering or font titles of “In Loving Memory” or “Celebrating the Life of”. The deceased photo should grace the cover with their name, date of birth and date of death beneath their photo.
o The inside pages should include the funeral order of service. This may include the officiating pastor or clergyman, scripture verses and readings, musical selections, and the names of those who are participating in the funeral service.
o A special note from the bereaved and surviving family may be included along with in lieu of where to send donations, if applicable.
o The back of the program may display a short biography or obituary of the deceased.
o Photos are also appropriate to disperse throughout the program. It’s a great way to share the life journey of the deceased with all attendees.
o The location of the funeral service is also often noted on the back of the funeral program cover.
These items are good examples of what might be included in a memorial program. There are many good resources on the web who provide examples and some also sell funeral program templates which have samples of the program.
Here is a book proposal example for a book entitled High Rents.
High Rents
A Book Proposal
By [Your Name Here]
OVERVIEW
How many people pay high rents? Everyone. Yet there are no books on this subject.
HIGH RENTS is the first book to look at this subject from the renter’s point of view. It is divided into two chapters. Chapter One is about high rents. Chapter Two is about how to deal with high rents. The book will be 75,000 words long and be ready one year after receipt of the advance.
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
This book will appeal to everyone who pays rent, and that includes 53 percent of the U.S. population, for a total of 41 million adults. An additional market will be attorneys who represent landlords and tenants. A further market will be book clubs and libraries.
HIGH RENTS can be promoted on radio and TV. I will make myself available to these media outlets. I have already appeared on the radio when I was a guest on the “Holiday Ideas” radio show on WCDB-AM in Paducah. I write an occasional column in the local newspaper, and I will promote the book there as well. I have already gotten interest from two television producers, one from the local ABC news channel, and another from the local CBS channel. This is a good indication that my book will generate massive publicity when published.
COMPETING BOOKS
There is only one competing book, and it is entitled RENT by John Author (Competing Books Publisher 2007) but his book doesn’t deal with high rents. In contrast my book will focus exclusively on high rents and will be of interest to more people because everybody wants to avoid high rents.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
[Your name here] is a magazine writer for the Pacific Monthly. She has written numerous columns for that publication. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, and is a regular speaker at the Paducah Tenant Organization. She also travels to lecture at other tenant organizations in New York and elsewhere. She is very excited about this book because many tenants have told her they wish there was a book like this available.
LIST OF CHAPTERS
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – High Rents
Chapter 2 – How to Deal with High Rents
Index
CHAPTER SUMMARIES
Chapter 1 – High Rents.
The first chapter talks about high rents in the United States. It is divided into fifty sub-sections, each about one of the states. I examine the statistical frequency of high rents in each state. This will not be a boring book because I will interject jokes about high rent in each section.
Chapter 2 – How to Deal with High Rents.
The second part of the book will deal with thirty-six ways to deal with high rents. These methods include making more money, paying in installments, paying with credit cards, borrowing from relatives, borrowing from banks, subletting, ending a lease, having a moving sale, and other methods. Each method will be discussed with plenty of real-life examples.
SAMPLE CHAPTER
[Include a sample chapter here.]
ANALYSIS OF THIS SAMPLE BOOK PROPOSAL
This example of a book proposal is much shorter than an actual book proposal, of course, but it gives you all the essentials. The first thing it contains is the overview, which is supposed to hook reader interest. This is followed by a marketing and promotion section in which you tell who will buy your book and how you’ll publicize the book. Typically this is followed by the competing books section where you talk about similar books and stress why yours is better.
Then you discuss your credentials in the about the author section. Whatever you’ve done that will give an editor confidence belongs in here, even if you have no big publishing credits.
Then you list the chapters, which is basically just a table of contents for your book. And follow this with short chapter summaries. Notice that my chapter summaries are only one paragraph each. That’s all you need.
Then attach a sample chapter or two. In this case, since the entire book is only two chapters, we’re only attaching one chapter.
You’ll find plenty of examples of book proposals in books and online, but remember my most important advice. Select one book proposal example and use it to write yours. Using too many can just confuse you. If you select wisely, you’ll have a great model and will be off to a great start in your book proposal writing.
A professional biography or overview, showcasing your background, experience and expertise, is a necessity for every business owner. This often overlooked marketing tool is an excellent way to introduce you and your business to potential clients and possible strategic business partners. Potentially, it might open up opportunities for speaking engagements, radio or television interviews, or a feature print article. While any information about you and your business is helpful, information that is presented in a professional, well-polished manner can make all the difference in how others perceive you. Consider these important points as you craft your own professional biography.
1. One page wonder.
Your professional biography should be a few paragraphs and kept to one page or less. One page is perfect for copying on the reverse side of a handout or flyer. Several paragraphs, left justified make it easier to read and skim.
2. First, second, or third person?
Always write your biography in the third person. That is, refer to yourself by your name or she/he as appropriate. It sounds more professional as it appears that a third party wrote the text. For example, “Alexandra has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, and Time magazines.”
3. Business in brief.
Not only do readers want to know what you do, but also they want to know who you work with – because they might want to work with you! A professional biography should include a sentence or two about your business niche (or niches) as well as the types of clients you serve. A modified version of your 30-second elevator pitch might be perfect.
4. And the winner is….
Make sure that you include a list of awards that you have received. Readers are interested in knowing about your talents and the organizations that recognize you for them.
5. Organizations.
Include names of the organizations, clubs, or associations to which you belong. A reader’s interest might be highlighted at seeing that you belong to the same alumni association or professional business group. Again, these connections might possibly lead to some interesting and exciting business opportunities.
6. Certifications and designations.
Include any professional certifications or designations you hold. Make sure you write out their names in full, rather than use abbreviations. Not everyone might know that CMA stands for Certified Management Accountant. And, perhaps, in a different discipline, it might represent something else – like a Certified Materials Analyst. If you no longer hold a particular designation, but it has played a major role in who you are and what you do, don’t hesitate to make a reference to it. For example, “Ann is a former Certified Data Processor and spent the last decade as an adjunct faculty member teaching higher mathematics at the University of Colorado, Boulder.” Don’t include abbreviations of college degrees, like MBAs as it looks unprofessional. The only exception to this would be for a Ph.D. designation.
7. Published?
Have you written any articles, books, e-courses or e-books? Self-published or not, your works add to your level of professionalism and credibility. Showcase them in your biography and you might earn additional royalties in terms of new clients or other opportunities.
8. Did I mention the media?
Have you been a guest on talk radio or television? Were you or your business featured or even mentioned in a newspaper article? If so, readers want to know. Again, these types of “mentions” add to your credibility and presence.
9. Call me any time.
People who want to know about you will read your biography for just that reason. And, if its compelling, rich, and includes the information they’re interested, in, they’ll want to contact you. Include complete contact information like your title (if any), name, address, telephone, fax, email, and website address. Make it easy to find this information by including it in the last paragraph of your professional overview.
10. Write, rewrite, and do it again.
After you have written your biography, edit, edit, and edit again. You may need to do a dozen or so revisions before you get it just right. Eliminate extra words, use descriptive words, keep the sentences short but varied in length, and write in the third person. Ask some friends to provide input as well. Make sure to revise your biography regularly to keep it up-to-date and refreshed.
Copyright 2004 by Tara Alexandra Kachaturoff.