Selling Your Nonfiction Book Before Writing It: How to Craft a Winning Proposal

Many of us know that it's nearly impossible to sell a novel or a short story collection without writing it prior to submission, but did you know that non-fiction books sell all the time before they're written? Alex DiFrancesco is a former editor of non-fiction for Hachette Book Group, and has read and evaluated countless non-fiction proposals. Get the inside view on what an editor looks for, how to sell yourself and your idea, and how to sell a book without writing one (yet!). By the end of this class, you should have a solid plan for writing a non-fiction proposal. You should come away with an outline of what to do and how to do it to make sure your non-fiction book sells.

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Details: Selling Your Nonfiction Book Before Writing It: How to Craft a Winning Proposal with Alex DiFrancesco takes place Wednesday, June 18th from 6:30-8:30 PM remotely online via Zoom.

Prerequisite: None

Genre: Business of Writing, Nonfiction

Level: All Levels

Format: Craft Talk

Location: This class will meet remotely online via Zoom.

Size: Limited to 25 participants.

Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by April 28.

Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.