How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells

About How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells

There are many reasons why you might consider writing a

_nonfiction book_

. You may be an expert and want to share your insights in a specific area of expertise. You may be an entrepreneur who would like to showcase your knowledge and skills for potential clients. You may have a passion for a subject area and want to share your research and insights with the wider world. You might have an interesting personal story and want to write a memoir to enrich others' lives. Whatever the reason you may have for considering writing a book, your first step is to plan and write a book proposal. Agents and publishers demand nonfiction proposals, and if you plan to self-publish, your proposal (for yourself) provides you with direction for writing, publishing and eventual marketing. This course is designed

_to help you create a draft proposal_

that will become the basis for your final nonfiction book proposal. Through a series of guided exercises, you will complete the course with your draft in hand. Your course instructor is author

_Patricia J. Parsons_

who sold her first nonfiction book to a publisher based on her first book proposal attempt in 1988. Since then, she's written and successfully sold almost a dozen nonfiction books―all based on the proposal. A seasoned teacher, she also spent 26 years teaching writing and communication strategy as a university professor in communications studies. She lives in Toronto, Canada.