The most straightforward way to learn the nuts and bolts of writing a stellar book proposal
Your book deserves the strongest, most compelling proposal that will COMPLETELY captivate and inspire an agent or editor to say YES.
Too many authors make these mistakes--do they sound familiar?
"I just need to write the book, marketing is overrated."
"I can hire someone to market and make materials... it has nothing to do with me."
"I'm self-publishing so I don't need to write a proposal."
"My book is self-explanatory, people will immediately see what it's about."
Have you ever had these thoughts?
Oops! These are MISTAKES!
Many writers fail to get out of "creative mode" and into sales mode, which is essential to sell your book.
They offer a vague pitch that is soft or unclear, leaving potential readers in the dark.
Don't get lost in the slush pile! There is a better way!
Learn how to craft a compelling pitch and how to clearly describe your book with this online, on-demand course.
Expert Guidance
Learn from my experience and insights from publishing 8 books, including 5 with major publishing houses in 3 languages, and building relationships with agents and editors across the country.
Practical Skills
I'll teach you how to craft a compelling book proposal and other promo materials that get prompt attention, so that you SELL that manuscript you've been working on for so long.
The Devil's in the Details
Craft the right SALES words and phrases specific to your book so the proposal does the work for you.
Imagine Your Manuscript Landing in the Hands of Top Publishers
Learn how to approach an editor or agent with confidence.
Create THE MOST successful pitch,
book proposal & marketing materials
Find the Sweet Spot
Learn how to identify what's unique and special about you and your book, and how to SELL it
Capture Their Attention
Learn the most important things to say and summarize so the agent or editor grabs your manuscript first
Go Behind the Scenes
Learn how to give an editor what they want, which will help them--and YOU--market your book when the time comes
Think Outside the Box
Learn how to position your non-fiction project to stand out in the wider market
Create Your Author Bio
Be able to share about yourself so that others are compelled to know more... and to buy your work
Deliver on Proposal Promises
Develop a successful media campaign, sales plan, and marketing strategy once the book comes out.
See Real-Life Examples
You'll see inside actual book proposals and hear the feedback and insights that come from working with an agent and editors and multiple publishing houses.
What does this course include?
- Real-life insights, advice, feedback and guidance from an award-winning 8X author published in 3 languages
- 4 hours of video instruction plus 4 hours of specific activities to guide you step-by-step
- easy exercises and brainstorming activities to create the narrative and wording that will set you apart
- a fillable and printable Student Workbook to use with every project you create
- samples from successful book proposals to model what the outcome could look like for you and your project
- expert guidance for marketing, building your platform, identifying your strengths
- support to help you write a powerful, accurate and appealing About the Author section, with tips on voice, tone, and content
- opportunities for 1:1 customized coaching at an additional fee to review and evaluate your materials and help build your proposal with confidence
Get more than the course.
ADD personalized 1:1 Proposal Coaching!
Successful authors invest in personalized coaching specific to your book. Holly's Coaching Package supports you with the Bootcamp online course AND hours of 1:1 personalized coaching, pitch support, customized review of your proposal, and more.
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About Your Instructor
Holly Bellebuono is a published and award-winning author, international speaker, herb school director, business course instructor, and director of The Selle Entrepreneur Network. She has published 8 books in 3 languages with her 8th due for release in spring 2025. Her publishers include international publishing houses Llewellyn Publishers, Roost Books/Shambhala Publishers, and SkyHorse Publishers. She has also self-published books and supports authors no matter how they publish.
Holly's work has been featured in scores of magazines and journals, including Parabola, SageWoman, Juno, Taproot, and Mother Nature Network, and she has spoken for conferences and associations around the world for 30 years. Holly also coaches and consults for businesses and companies who wish to strengthen their mission and purpose.
