About Course
Ready to land a book deal with 6-figure potential? This comprehensive crash course teaches nonfiction authors exactly how to craft a winning book proposal using the same template that has actually secured multiple 6-figure publishing contracts with major publishers.
Led by Nakia JST, a high-profile ghostwriter and publishing consultant who has helped authors pitch and secure hundreds of thousands in total book deal advances, this audio-visual crash course removes the mystery and gatekeeper knowledge behind getting a book deal. You’ll be able to listen to audio recordings of lessons like a podcast as well as follow through the book proposal template with our lead Author Partner.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the traditional publishing industry and how book deals work
- Create a complete, professional book proposal using a proven template
- Write compelling query letters that capture literary agent attention
- Research and identify the right literary agents for their book
- Position themselves strategically for a 6-figure advance
- Develop a backup plan if their proposal doesn’t sell to traditional publishers
Who is this course for?
- Entrepreneurs, experts, ministers, speakers, and influencers who are in a position to build upon their brand or platform with a major book deal.
- Nonfiction authors ready to pursue traditional publishing. (If you’re not yet sure which publishing path is right for you, please view our Publishing Path course before you purchase this one.)
- Aspiring authors who want to understand the traditional publishing path, how to find literary agents, and what agents and publishers are essentially looking for
- Writers seeking to position themselves for the highest possible advance
Includes: Book Proposal Template, Interactive Checklist
Course Content
Pre-Work: Preparing to Build Your Book Proposal
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7 Priorities Before Your Begin
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1. Download Your Book Proposal Template
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2. Listen to the Orientation Audio
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3. Capture Your Book Idea (Unfiltered)
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4. Create Your Program Schedule
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5. Set Up Your Working Environment
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4. Create Your Program Schedule (copy) (copy)
