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Lucinda Literary’s Book Proposal Boot Camp

Ready to discover exclusive expert insights about book proposals from both an NYC agent and Big Five publishers?

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.

You’ll discover:

  • 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!

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
  • Lucinda Literary’s “Meet the Agents” Submission One-sheet
  • What to Ask an Agent in an Interview Guide
  • Social Media Dos and Don’ts for Writers

Additionally, your purchase of this online course allows you to book a FREE 20-Minute Coaching Call with a Lucinda Literary agent!

This is a not-to-miss online course that will allow you to learn directly from a literary agent and two Big 5 publishers to find out what it truly takes to capture publishing gatekeepers with your work.

This course is right for you if:

  • …you are just beginning to think about writing a nonfiction book
  • …you have already written a memoir, self help, or nonfiction manuscript of any kind, and want to sell your work
  • …you are in the process of creating a book proposal
  • …you have already created a book proposal, but want to make sure it hits every chord an agent looks for
  • …you are already querying agents with your book proposal and not getting response

Take the course for just $147

Have questions or want to know which educational program is right for you? Email us now!

Disclaimer: All our programs are intended to help further the work of any fiction or nonfiction author. Participating in our programs does not guarantee an offer of representation or a later publishing deal.