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Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will make it out of the slush pile
Course Details
Nowadays, big publishers simply don't read unsolicited material. They depend on agents to muck through the slush pile in search of the gems. If you want to get a book published, knowing and using the correct format for a book proposal is paramount. Equally important is coming up with a great idea that you are passionate about and that will hook your intended audience. Put both of these components together and you have a great chance of winning over that agent, selling your idea, and securing a book contract. By the end of class, students can expect to have:
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Instructor BioJill Rothenberg's Courses Nonfiction Book Proposal (Class starts November 19) ![]() Testimonials Jill was a wonderful instructor - - friendly, encouraging, and always ready and willing to answer questions. She also brought in super guest speakers and was a wealth of information. I know that all I've learned will be used to pitch book proposals now and in the future. -- Shann Fountain-Culo"Jill was an outstanding instructor. She gave honest, constructive feedback that made my proposal 10 times what it would have been. Without her, I would not have been able to articulate what my book was about, who it was for, and why it needed to be published. She was even better than I had expected her to be." -- Marla Majewski "Jill's experience, knowledge, and insight of the publishing industry, plus the structure and format of the web-based class, made it an incredible experience and really taught me how to fine-tune my pitch and craft a stellar proposal. It was well worth the investment of dollars and time." -- Kristi Daniels "Jill is smart and insightful with applicable real-world publishing experience. She guides her students through the overwhelming process of putting together a book proposal with clear lectures, detailed critiques, and lively chats. By the end of Jill's course, I had a solid book proposal, a clear idea of the content of my entire book, and the confidence I will get an agent and sell it." -- Jill Johnson "Jill is so enthuiastic! She's a great motivator, cheerleader, fountain of knowledge about the business aspect of publishing, and she is a spot-on editor. Jill is the most thorough class instructor I have encountered." -- Lovelace Cook "Jill will be at the top of my book's acknowledgement page. I would totally take another class from her!" -- Anna Cox |
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