8 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Write and sell a compelling nonfiction book proposal to land your first book deal!
8 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Write and sell a compelling nonfiction book proposal to land your first book deal!
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Course overview
Most authors are passionate about their book - but they don't know how to sell it in a way that will catch agents' and editors' attention.
Here's the truth publishing insiders know: Publishing is a business, and editors are investors. Your book proposal is your best chance to convince agents and editors that taking a chance on your book is the right thing to do.
We'll help you think like a publisher.
In this 8-week course, we'll give you a tried-and-true template that has been used to sell dozens of book proposals to traditional publishers, teach you what agents and acquisitions editors look for in nonfiction proposals, and share our best tips for pitching successfully.
The best part is that whether you end up traditionally publishing or not, you'll have a fool-proof plan for making your book successful.
You've got the idea. Now learn how to sell it.
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You have a compelling nonfiction book idea that you've tested and refined.
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You're ready to work hard to sell your book to agents, publishers, and readers.
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You feel confident that traditional publishing is the best publishing model for your book!
A proven template that has been used successfully by dozens of authors
There's no right proposal template, but it helps to have one that you know works! Ours has helped dozens of authors get traditional book deals. Including us!
Excerpts and examples from other deal-winning proposals
We have a library of successful book proposals for you to peruse so you can learn from what works.
Personalized feedback on each piece of your proposal
Each week, we'll ask you to submit part of your book proposal for feedback so you know how to pitch your work in the best light
A finished proposal that has a higher chance of success!
By the end of the course, you will have a finished proposal that positions your book for the market and attracts agents & publishers.
Query templates and pitching materials
We'll give you our best advice for querying and prepare you with the templates and materials you need!
10 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
23 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
2 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
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Jordan Williams
Liz Berget
Ariel Curry is a senior editor for nonfiction at Sourcebooks. As an editor, she enjoys brainstorming and outlining new book ideas, bringing clarity and purpose to prose, and helping authors find resilience in their writing journey. When she’s not working on books, you can find Ariel practicing yoga, playing piano, or reading with a cup of coffee. She lives in Chattanooga, TN, with her husband, children, two dogs, a kitten, and a beehive.
The teaching, thoughts, and feedback expressed in this course are Ariel's own and in no way reflect an official opinion of Sourcebooks.
Liz Morrow is a traditionally-published ghostwriter for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business experts. She specializes in personal and professional development and memoir. Though she has experience in every piece of the pipeline—including book ideation, planning, positioning, editing, and marketing—writing has always been the part she loves most. She is proud to have worked with authors such as Grant Baldwin, Jeff Goins, Pat Flynn, and Whitney English and publishers such as Baker Books, Harper Horizon, Harper Leadership, and Hay House.
When she’s not writing, you can find Liz listening to long-form podcasts, rewatching The Office, and drinking margaritas with friends. She lives in Greenville, SC with her husband, two children, and goldendoodle.
Join an upcoming cohort
January 25 Cohort
$799
Dates
Payment Deadline
2-3 hours per week
Tuesday Teachings
2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Live teachings are held every Tuesday from 2-3p ET, but don't worry! Participation is not required and if you can't make it live, sessions will be recorded for you to watch at your convenience.
Two Workshops
2 hours
We will be holding two workshops throughout this course so you can get help directly from Ariel and Liz as you write your proposal! Dates and times TBD.
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
Join an upcoming cohort
January 25 Cohort
$799
Dates
Payment Deadline