Presenting Your Book Idea
Debra Eckerling
Your book proposal is more than an extended pitch; it’s a roadmap for your book. At its core is the concept: what it is, what makes it unique, and why you are the best and only person to write it - and the content: table of contents, detailed outline, and sample chapters. Promotion and marketing are part of it - watch for that webinar, coming soon.
In this session, you’ll learn how to develop your idea through the Concept sections of your proposal. Your Title, Splash, and About the Book (Overview, What’s in the Book, and Book Specs) will define what your book is, why it matters, and how it fits into the marketplace. This is the foundation for the rest of your book proposal, including the Content sections.
Whether you’re writing a how-to, memoir, or thought-leadership book, you need to articulate your ideas within the proper book proposal structure - and do so in an engaging, compelling way. Agents and publishers are looking for great books, and it’s your job as author to make it easy for them to say “Yes!”
In Presenting Your Book Idea, you’ll get a step-by-step understanding of what goes into the Concept and Content sections of your book proposal, and how to write them. You’ll leave with a clearer structure, a stronger sense of how you and your book stand our, and even greater enthusiasm for your topic.
Remember, once you nail the content sections of your book proposal, you have a roadmap for writing your book that is easy-to-follow, making the writing process less stressful, more productive, and even fun.
About the Instructor:
Debra Eckerling is a goal-strategist, book proposal specialist, and award-winning author and podcast host. The creator of The DEB Method for goal-setting simplified, Debra works with individuals and teams on book and book proposal development, personal and professional projects, and networking strategy. She hosts the GoalChat, Taste Buds with Deb, and Book Proposal Podcasts and is the founder of the Write On Online community for writers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Debra is the author of Your Goal Guide (IPPY Silver Medal, Self Help) and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting. Connect with Deb on LinkedIn or learn more at TheDEBMethod.com.
