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How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal that Sells
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Agents and editors see hundreds of book proposals a year. Find out what captures their attention and demands their time (and money). Ideally, a lot of their money. In just three hours, a successful writer will guide you through everything you need to know about what makes a proposal sell. This seminar will cover the following seven steps: Related CoursesTell me when courses like this are scheduled. Nonfiction Book Proposal Writing New York (Class starts June 3)
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Instructor BioRyan Fischer Harbage's Courses How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal that Sells New York (Seminar on May 28)
Nonfiction Book Proposal Writing New York (Class starts June 3) ![]() Testimonials Ryan showed us the sections that should be included, told us the counterintuitive things agents and editors look for, and explained how to write a pitch letter. I went home feeling pumped, and spent hours polishing up my proposal. I wrote a pitch letter and in the morning when I checked my email, all of the agents had responded. I got to pick my favorite and, two months later, my proposal went out to editors. I now have a book deal with Touchstone Fireside, and the perfect editor who completely gets my vision. -- Kate Torgovnick, author "The seminar with Ryan Fischer Harbage was quite inspirational. Any aspiring writer should sign up for this class. Ryan gives great insight into the do's and don'ts in dealing with agents and editors in a variety of genres." -- Mercedes Vizcaino, Photo Editor, All You Magazine "I have nothing but compliments about Ryan's seminar -- it was fantastic! I came away enthused about the industry, about my prospects as a future author and jazzed to have been surrounded by so many bright, creative peers." -- Emma Johnson, freelance reporter and writer "As usual, another wonderful seminar presented by mediabistro! I though Ryan presented a most thoughtful and in-depth lecture on writing book proposals and my questions, and more, were definitely answered during the Q & A period." -- Taylor Ashley "Ryan was great! He's clearly very experienced and knowledgeable. He also has an intelligent, straightforward, and lovely way about him. I left feeling much clearer about exactly what I need to do in order to complete my proposal and get it out to agents." -- Lisa Zamosky, freelancer |
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