JOIN OUR BOOK PROPOSAL BOOT CAMP
Hey, nonfiction authors: are you ready to discover exclusive expert insights about book proposals from both an NYC agent and Big Five publishers?
BOOK PROPOSALS CAN BE CONFUSING. LEARN WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS WANT.
In this online course, you’ll learn the necessary tools and industry wisdom on how to build a break-out book proposal. Between a comprehensive lesson led by literary agent Lucinda Halpern and two exciting interviews with Nina Shield (Executive Editor at Penguin Random House) and Patty Gift, (VP of Editorial at Hay House) you’ll walk through the secret elements to include in your book proposal, learn the most common mistakes and tired tropes to avoid in your proposal writing, and understand how to position a book package that lets your talents shine.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- How to structure your book proposal for your genre
- How to get your work noticed
- The most important elements agents look for
- What kind of platform is needed for your work
- Common errors to avoid
- …and much more!
PLUS,
RECEIVE FREE CUSTOM RESOURCES FROM LUCINDA LITERARY
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When you download this course, you’ll also receive several of Lucinda Literary’s custom free resources, including:
- Your Guide to a Winning Book Proposal
- “Find Your Reader” Avatar Sheet
- What to Ask an Agent in an Interview Guide
- Social Media Dos and Don’ts for Writers
About Our Guests
Nina Shield
Executive Editor, Penguin Random House
Executive Editor Nina Shield joined TarcherPerigee and Avery in 2017 with a focus on prescriptive non-fiction. Nina acquires inspiration, self-improvement, personal growth, creativity, spirituality, wellness, workbook/journals, mental health, functional medicine, parenting, and cookbooks and nutritional resources.
Authors she has worked with include James Clear (New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits), John McWhorter (New York Times bestseller Nine Nasty Words), Ali Maffucci, Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware (New York Times bestseller Feeding Littles and Beyond), Gabor Maté, MD (New York Times bestseller The Myth of Normal), Bishop Michael Curry (Love is the Way), Alexandra Caspero and Whitney English (The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler), and Jordan Reid and Erin Williams (The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People, The Big Activity Book for Anxious People).
Patty Gift
VP of Editorial, Hay House
Patricia Gift is Vice President, Editorial at Hay House and former editorial director at One Spirit and Quality Paperback Book Clubs. Patricia Gift’s editorial responsibilities at Hay House include acquisitions, editorial cross-platform development, brand and talent management.
Authors she has brought to Hay House include James Altucher, Kris Carr, Stephen Cope, Jonathan Fields, Gopi Kallayil, Frank Lipman, Bruce Lipton, Nick Ortner, Tara Stiles, and Robert Thurman. Before joining Hay House in 2007 Patricia Gift was associate publisher at The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, and managed authors including Deepak Chopra, Suze Orman, and Martha Stewart.
GET AN AGENT'S ATTENTION.
Whether you're just beginning to think about writing a nonfiction book, have already written a memoir, self help, or nonfiction manuscript of any kind, are in the process of creating a book proposal created a book proposal, or even if you are already querying agents with your book proposal (to no avail), this course is perfect for you.