Book Proposal Course
Turn your book idea into a proposal literary agents actually want to read. Work through it at your own pace, module by module, with a hands-on worksheet for every step along the way.
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Why Me? and Why Now?
Covers the two core questions every book proposal must answer: why the author is qualified to write the book, and why it needs to exist right now. Includes general brainstorm prompts plus genre-specific branches (journalism/research, self-help, memoir, other/unclear) for both sections. Ends with the student combining both into one working paragraph. Fillable PDF worksheet included.
Covers the two core questions every book proposal must answer: why the author is qualified to write the book, and why it needs to exist right now. Includes general brainstorm prompts plus genre-specific branches (journalism/research, self-help, memoir, other/unclear) for both sections. Ends with the student combining both into one working paragraph. Fillable PDF worksheet included.
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Overview, About the Author, and Title
Covers three components: the Overview (book hook, what it's about, why it needs to be written, why now — often written last), the Author Bio (professional accomplishments, platform, and the Why Me/Why Now paragraph from Module 1 reused here), and a Title brainstorm exercise. Fillable PDF worksheet included.
Covers three components: the Overview (book hook, what it's about, why it needs to be written, why now — often written last), the Author Bio (professional accomplishments, platform, and the Why Me/Why Now paragraph from Module 1 reused here), and a Title brainstorm exercise. Fillable PDF worksheet included.
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Target Audience and Comp Titles
Covers identifying and visualizing target audience(s), researching comp titles published in the last 3-5 years, and articulating what makes the book different and better. Ends with a Market Analysis opening paragraph that synthesizes audience, comps, and differentiation. Fillable PDF worksheet included.
Covers identifying and visualizing target audience(s), researching comp titles published in the last 3-5 years, and articulating what makes the book different and better. Ends with a Market Analysis opening paragraph that synthesizes audience, comps, and differentiation. Fillable PDF worksheet included.
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What You'll Learn
Build ConfidenceWe break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed. As you progress, you’ll develop both skill and self-assurance, one step at a time.
Learn New ApproachesThrough thoughtful examples and guided exploration, you'll learn to approach obstacles with fresh eyes. This course is about unlocking flexibility, not following formulas.
Gain Practical ToolsEach lesson is designed to equip you with useful strategies you can immediately put into action. It’s about learning with purpose and seeing real results.