How to Write a Killer Book Proposal

You might have an amazing book or idea to sell, but the only way you’ll be able to seal the deal is with a strong, persuasive book proposal. Much more than just an introduction to your book, a proposal gives literary agents and acquiring editors the information they need to make the tough decision to take on your work.

Writer, editor and consultant Sally McGraw will teach you the six essential elements of a solid book proposal and how you can make your case in the most creative and convincing way possible.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Persuade rather than summarize.
• Figure out your target audience.
• Create a market analysis and choose comparison titles strategically.
• Write a bio or have someone else write it for you.
• Define your author platform and explain what you’ll do to make your book a success.
• Create a chapter-by-chapter outline.
• Write a short, sweet and attention-grabbing query letter.

• Class Introduction: What a Book Proposal Is and ISN'T
• The Proposal Overview
• Target Audience
• Market Analysis
• Literary Agent Input: Kristina Moore
• How to Create Your Bio
• Author Platform: How You Will Make This Book a Success
• Your Chapter-By-Chapter Outline
• Literary Agent Input: Katherine Boyle
• Query Letter Basics & Submission Guidelines
• Why You Write a Proposal if You are Self-Publishing