Writing a Strong Nonfiction Book Proposal
A nonfiction book proposal argues why your book (idea) is a salable, marketable product. They aren’t something you dash off in a day or two. They can take weeks or months to write if properly developed and researched.
In this session you'll learn the difference between a nonfiction book concept that gets an immediate, enthusiastic response from agents/editors—and one that gets no response.
What you'll learn:
• The 3 questions every book proposal must answer
• What part of the proposal most writers mess up, and why it's one of the most important areas that agents and editors look at
• How to make writing the proposal an easier process from the start
• The types of memoirs that can and do sell today
• How much of a platform you'll need to secure a book deal from a big New York house
• The most common weaknesses in book proposals
Who should attend this session:
• Unpublished writers who have an idea for a nonfiction book
• Writers who have a completed nonfiction manuscript
• First-time memoirists
• Entrepreneurs who seek a traditional book deal
• Creative professionals who want to break into traditional publishing
Jane specializes in educating writers about the publishing industry (without drama or hype) to help them make the best long-term decisions for their careers. Since 2001, she has spoken at hundreds of writing conferences around the world, and is known for thought-provoking talks on the future of authorship. She recently delivered keynotes at The Muse & The Marketplace, the University of Wisconsin Writers’ Institute, and PubSmart.
She teaches digital media and publishing at the University of Virginia and maintains an award-winning blog for writers at JaneFriedman.com, which enjoys more than 100,000 visits every month.
