THE BOOK PROPOSAL INCUBATOR

An 8-session live virtual course to help you create a standout nonfiction book proposal

It’s time to write your book

Do you have a fantastic idea for a nonfiction book but don’t know where to start/are stuck/need guidance/are ready to finally write that book you have been dreaming about? Perfect. Through 8 intense interactive sessions, and 9 weeks of assignments, you will have a completed proposal ready to go out to agents and editors with The Book Proposal Incubator.

Classes are small and limited to 7 students and include feedback, worksheets, templates encouragement and advice from your teacher, bestselling author Sara Bliss along with guest speakers—agents, editors and authors.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 8 Live Virtual Classes

    Each live virtual course is 90 minutes long and taught over Zoom. The Incubator is designed to teach you everything you need to know so you can draft a complete 30-50 page proposal in just 8 weeks.

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  • Expert Instruction

    The course is created and taught by Sara Bliss, a bestselling writer who has helped dozens of authors and celebrities write non-fiction book proposals that publishers fight over. She has written over 11 books including self-help, business, design, wellness, travel and beauty for top publishers including Gallery Books, Clarkson Potter, Assouline, Chronicle Books and more.

  • Interactive Teaching

    Live classes include instruction, discussion, peer review, and Q&A. The course will include assignments, worksheets, templates, insights, case studies and industry guest speakers.

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  • Industry Experts

    Expert speakers include:

    A first-time author who used Sara’s formula to sell a proposal to a top publisher.

    A top non-fiction literary agent.

    A non-fiction editor at a major publisher.

    All will share insights into the publishing process, what sells, what doesn’t and how to successfully sell your proposal.

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  • Accountability

    Every writer needs deadlines. To stay on track, students will receive weekly homework, worksheets and feedback on assignments.

  • Feedback

    Sara reviews each assignment, providing helpful advice, tips, and insight. Her suggestions are designed to help you make your proposal sell. Each assignment is based on a different section of the proposal, so the feedback is designed to will help you make your proposal stronger and more appealing to agents and editors.

The Book Proposal Incubator

June 3rd to July 29th

8 sessions

$1850 (installment payments are available at checkout)

Class is limited to 7 students.