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Last Call: How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells

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.

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Narratively Academy
Nov 02, 2025
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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. This coming week, she’ll lead this year’s only session of one of our most in-demand classes: How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells.

Class starts this Thursday, November 6 and there are just 3 seats left, so if you’re hoping to join, be sure to sign up now.

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