Nonfiction Book Writing

This class made the daunting process of crafting a book proposal so much more manageable. Weekly writing assignments kept me on track, and in-class feedback helped hone and shape my idea into a solid, marketable proposal. -- Jessica DuLong

"Thanks to Christa's teaching skills and the friendly group dynamic, I was inspired to write a complete, polished proposal for my book. I signed on with the Zachary Shuster Harmsworth literary agency!" -- Joyce Hanson, author

"Christa guided us through each section of our proposals and workshopped them thoroughly with us. The support and interest from the group was incredibly useful. I came out of the class confident in my proposal and happy Christa gave us tools to navigate the business." -- Elise MacAdam

"Christa coached all of us into a better, more enlightened, place in our writing. Without Christa my manuscript would still be gathering dust in a forgotten file drawer." -- Lisa Peterson

"Being part of a group of people that are all making the same commitment makes writing a book much more enjoyable -- and less daunting. I had an opportunity to workshop a piece that will be published soon in a magazine, and the feedback and structure improved my work significantly!" -- Judy Kamilhor

"Christa was impressively informative and so very inspiring. I absolutely appreciated the experience of having someone so down to earth yet profound as my instructor!" -- Philana Marie Boles, author of Little Divas, In the Paint, and Blame It on Eve

"Christa was excellent! She has been in the industry for many years, so she was extremely informative and helpful. She's confident, patient, and thoughtful." -- Al Hazan

"Christa is a very thoughtful, thorough, and patient instructor who takes a genuine interest in her students." -- Ian Morgan

"Christa teaches you everything you need to know to really impress agents and publishers with your book proposal and to come one step closer to your publishing goal." -- Jennifer Poe

"I'd recommend this class to anyone interested in writing a nonfiction book but who doesn't have the faintest idea how to get started." -- Matthew Rettig

"Not only did the timetable and deadlines provide me with the structure and motivation I was looking for, but I walked away with a lot of practical knowledge on how to enter into the process of being published." -- Lynsey Griswold

"Christa gives an excellent overview of the publishing world and what you need to do to get your proposal read. She doesn't offer guarantees but solid advice to make your dream into a reality." -- Claudia Perry

"I can't say enough good things about Christa. She gives insightful, precise, and helpful writing feedback. I went from chronic procrastination to having several chapters, a working plan, and a much more positive attitude." -- Karen Schechner