How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells

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It’s the most essential element of landing a book deal, but to many writers it’s also the most daunting and mystifying part of the entire process. It doesn’t have to be that way. A great book proposal will not only attract attention from editors and publishers — it will also help you organize your thoughts, map out a comprehensive plan for how your book will come to life, understand where your book fits into the current marketplace, and craft a compelling pitch for why someone should publish it. Shawna Kenney has published an award-winning memoir, authored two nonfiction books, and edited an anthology. In this intensive four-week class, Shawna will break down four main components of a book proposal (Overview, Chapter Summaries, Comparative Tit…