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How To Sell Your Book To A Major Publisher (non-fiction)

A step-by-step guide to creating a book proposal, getting a book deal and becoming a published author.
Rating: 4.8 out of 54.8 (9 ratings)
491 students
Created by Nicola Jane Hobbs
Last updated 10/2020
English
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What you'll learn

  • How to get a book deal with a major publisher and get paid to write about what you love
  • How to come up with a bestselling book idea
  • How to craft a professional book proposal that agents and publishers will love
  • How to write the perfect query letter to agents
  • How to unblock common creative blocks and limiting beliefs
  • How to create writing routines and rituals to optimise your creativity
  • How to avoid common publishing scams such as vanity publishers

Requirements

  • A computer with internet connection and Microsoft Word or similar
  • A pen and paper

Description

Do you dream of becoming a published author? Of getting a book deal with a major publisher? Of being paid to write about what you love?

How To Sell Your Book To A Major Publisher will show you step-by-step how to achieve all of this and more!

In this course, Nicola Jane Hobbs, bestselling author of five non-fiction books published internationally by Bloomsbury Publishing, shares her secrets to success, guiding you from bestselling idea to publishing deal to seeing your book on the shelves of your favourite bookshop.

The publishing industry can be complicated and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the process — especially if you are a new writer. In this course, Nicola makes getting a non-fiction book deal simple and accessible by breaking down each step of the process and sharing writing and pitching examples she used to get a literary agent and secure international book deals.   

Each lecture, filmed in Nicola's home writing space, is friendly and insightful. She shares her knowledge, support and personal experiences of the publishing industry, alongside assignments, templates and tools, providing an easy-to-follow pathway to publication and personal growth.   


Whether you're already working on a book idea or feel called to write one but don't know where to begin, this course will give you the tools, clarity and confidence you need to begin your journey to becoming a paid, published author. It includes:

  • Benefits of traditional publishing over self-publishing

  • How to come up with a bestselling book idea

  • Crafting a book proposal that literary agents will love

  • Writing the perfect query letter to agents

  • Finding agents who will want to represent you and your book

  • Understanding advances and royalties

  • Unblocking common creative blocks and limiting beliefs

  • Motivational techniques and mindset tools to help you grow as a writer

  • And everything else you need to know to sell your book!


Not many writers know that when it comes to selling your non-fiction book idea to major publishers, you don't need to write the whole book.  Most non-fiction books are sold on proposal and this course will show you step-by-step how to create a great one — guiding you through each element that agents and publishers want to see, including:

  • Coming up with a creative title and sub-title

  • Gaining clarity over your book in a one sentence elevator pitch

  • Writing enchanting copy for the back cover

  • Writing an accessible and descriptive synopsis

  • Researching and refining your target audience

  • Showing why the purpose and need of your book

  • Writing a market overview of comparable books

  • Creating a clear and creative proposed outline

  • Writing a powerful introduction and sample chapters

  • Formatting your proposal so agents are going to want to read it


This course is all about how to get a non-fiction book deal with a major publisher — known as traditional publishing (this is not a course on self-publishing). In the course, Nicola shares the many benefits of traditional publishing, including:

  • Getting paid an advance to write your book 

  • Working with a team of in-house editors, proof-readers and designers so your book is of the highest quality

  • Working with a dedicated sales team who have connections with book stores all over the world

  • Having a publicist and marketing team who will promote your book and set up interviews and press appearances

  • Working with a foreign rights team who will sell your book to other publishers around the world

  • The freedom to focus exclusively on your writing


A note from Nicola...

When I fist started writing, I had no idea where to start or how to get a publishing deal. I wasted a lot of time and made a lot of mistakes but eventually I found techniques and strategies which secured me a publishing deal with a major publisher and I now have five books published internationally. To save you from making the same mistakes I did, I have created this course to guide you through the publishing journey from start to finish — using the same templates and tools I used to sell my book and become a successful published author.


Are you ready to take the first step to getting a book deal, being paid to write about what you love and becoming a published author?

If so, check out the preview lectures to give you an idea of what you'll learn on this course, sign up and then let's begin writing.

Who this course is for:

  • Writers who want to become published authors
  • Writers who are looking to get published with a traditional publisher (NOT through self-publishing)
  • Writers who want to get paid in advance of writing their book!
  • Experts who are looking to share their knowledge by writing a book
  • Professionals who are looking for another source of income through writing
  • Anyone who is interested in the publishing industry

Course content

8 sections • 40 lectures • 1h 50m total length

  • Preview03:10
  • Preview02:44
  • Preview03:32
  • Preview03:28
  • How you will make money
    03:10
  • Key terms you need to know
    01:25

  • How to find your why
    02:39
  • Why do you want to write a book?
    3 questions
  • How to feel like a professional writer
    02:49
  • How to unblock common creative blocks + limiting beliefs
    03:58
  • What are your limiting beliefs and creative blocks?
    3 questions

  • How to create a writing schedule
    05:08
  • How to create writing rituals
    01:28
  • How to make sure you don't lose your work
    01:06

  • How to develop a book idea
    02:06
  • What kind of book do you want to write?
    3 questions
  • How to find your sticky idea
    01:55
  • Write your 'What if...' statement
    1 question

  • Basic structure
    03:06
  • Create a book proposal template
    1 question
  • How to decide on your title + subtitle
    03:34
  • Create a title and subtitle
    3 questions
  • How to create your front cover
    02:01
  • Explore book covers and design your own
    3 questions
  • How to write your one sentence description
    02:04
  • Write one sentence description
    2 questions
  • How to write your back cover copy
    02:39
  • Write your back cover copy
    3 questions
  • How to write your synopsis
    01:49
  • Write your synopsis
    2 questions
  • How to decide what categories your book comes under
    01:24
  • Decide on 2-3 categories your book comes under
    2 questions
  • How to write your author bio
    02:23
  • Write your author bio
    2 questions
  • How to define your audience
    04:20
  • Write the audience section
    3 questions
  • How to define the purpose of your book
    02:03
  • Write the 'Purpose and Need' section for your book
    4 questions
  • How to write a market overview
    04:35
  • Write a market overview
    3 questions
  • How to decide on your word count, page count and deadline
    02:24
  • Add extra details
    4 questions
  • How to structure your book
    04:13
  • Write your proposed outline
    3 questions
  • How to write your sample chapters — writing voice
    01:53
  • How to write your sample chapters — introduction
    01:42
  • Write the introduction for your book
    2 questions
  • How to write your sample chapters — first three chapters
    02:15
  • Write three sample chapters
    3 questions

  • How to edit your book proposal
    05:32
  • Edit your draft propsal
    4 questions
  • How to format your book proposal
    01:28
  • Save your book proposal as a PDF
    1 question
  • How to find a literary agent
    04:17
  • Find one agent
    3 questions
  • How to write a cover email
    02:12
  • Write your cover email
    2 questions
  • How to increase your chances of finding a literary agent
    02:32
  • Repeat the submission process
    1 question

  • How to stay motivated while you're waiting
    02:43
  • How to cope with rejection
    04:29
  • How to use your book proposal for self-publishing
    02:59

  • How to embrace writing as a path to personal growth
    02:19
  • Explore how you have grown through your writing process
    4 questions
  • Thank you
    00:37

Instructor

Nicola Jane Hobbs
Bestselling author, writing coach and holistic counsellor
Nicola Jane Hobbs
  • 4.8 Instructor Rating
  • 9 Reviews
  • 491 Students
  • 1 Course

Nicola Jane Hobbs is a bestselling author, yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher and holistic counsellor specialising in mental health and peak performance. She has a master’s degree in sport psychology and integrates ancient spiritual practices with modern psychological techniques. She is the author of five books, published internationally with Bloomsbury Publishing.

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