Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published

Prepare to share your ideas with the world by learning to create dynamic book proposals from start to finish

• Introduction
• Security Checkpoint
• Preparation for Take-off
• Lift Off
• Final project

Until now, the art of writing book proposals has been shrouded in secrecy. Courtney Maum, author of Before and After the Book Deal, is here to uncover the mysteries and essentials of getting a book published. As an author with five book deals through publishing houses like Random House, she's experienced in creating proposals that sell and is passionate about making the process more transparent for writers.

In this course, learn how to confidently write a book proposal that sparks interest in your readers’ eyes. Discover what editors are looking for in a book proposal and hear Courtney’s insider tips on how to best submit your work. Are you ready to let your book concepts meet the wider world?

This is Courtney’s second course at Domestika. If you are interested in learning about writing a compelling autobiography, don’t miss her previous course: Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience.

• About Me
• Influences
• What Is a Book Proposal and How Does It Work?
• The Two-Step Chapter: Summary Approach
• Establishing Your “Hook”
• Understanding Platform
• How to Write an Overview
• Determining Comp Titles
• Writing Your Bio and Marketing Plan
• Best Practices for Submission
• How to Find an Agent and/or Editors
• Strengthening Your Platform
• What to Do with “No”
• Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published