Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published

A course by Courtney Maum , Author and Book Coach

Author and Book Coach. Hartford, United States.
Joined February 2021

Prepare to share your ideas with the world by learning to create dynamic book proposals from start to finish

98% positive reviews (87)
3,530 students
Audio: English
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Prepare to share your ideas with the world by learning to create dynamic book proposals from start to finish

Until now, the art of writing book proposals has been shrouded in secrecy. Courtney Maum, author of Before and After the Book Deal, is here to uncover the mysteries and essentials of getting a book published. As an author with five book deals through publishing houses like Random House, she's experienced in creating proposals that sell and is passionate about making the process more transparent for writers.

In this course, learn how to confidently write a book proposal that sparks interest in your readers’ eyes. Discover what editors are looking for in a book proposal and hear Courtney’s insider tips on how to best submit your work. Are you ready to let your book concepts meet the wider world?

This is Courtney’s second course at Domestika. If you are interested in learning about writing a compelling autobiography, don’t miss her previous course: Memoir Writing: Write a Personal Story for a Universal Audience.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 10 downloads

  • 98% positive reviews (87)
  • 3,530 students
  • 13 lessons (1h 58m)
  • 10 additional resources (0 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Write a book proposal by tackling the most challenging sections of nonfiction proposal writing.

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Who is this online course for?

Writers, or aspiring writers, who have a nonfiction book concept or memoir they think would perform well in the marketplace.

Requirements and materials

You should have at least one chapter of your book written and ready to go.


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Courtney Maum

A course by Courtney Maum

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Author and Book Coach

American author and book coach Courtney Maum has used stories to make sense of the world since she was a child. She studied comparative literature and French translation at university before going on to work in advertising agencies as a copywriter and corporate namer. She has used her love of storytelling to create compelling backstories for everything from nail polish to electric cars.

Courtney is fascinated with the creative process and has written and published several books with some of the biggest publishing houses and editors in America, including Penguin Random House and The New York Times. She also founded a collaborative retreat for creative professionals and has a regular newsletter, Get Published, Stay Published, in which she shares her tips for staying motivated during the writing process.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Security Checkpoint

    • What Is a Book Proposal and How Does It Work?
    • The Two-Step Chapter: Summary Approach
    • Establishing Your “Hook”
    • Understanding Platform
  • U3

    Preparation for Take-off

    • How to Write an Overview
    • Determining Comp Titles
    • Writing Your Bio and Marketing Plan
  • U4

    Lift Off

    • Best Practices for Submission
    • How to Find an Agent and/or Editors
    • Strengthening Your Platform
    • What to Do with “No”
  • FP

    Final project

    • Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published

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Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published. Writing course by Courtney Maum

Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published

A course by Courtney Maum
Author and Book Coach. Hartford, United States.
Joined February 2021
  • 98% positive reviews (87)
  • 3,530 students