Launch Your Book with Confidence: Book Proposal Writing
If you’ve written—or are writing—a nonfiction or memoir manuscript, but don’t know how to get a publishing deal, Domestika’s “Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published” by author & coach Courtney Maum walks you through the exact steps to craft a compelling, agent‑ready proposal that gets noticed.
👤 Meet the Instructor: Courtney Maum
Courtney Maum is an author and book coach based in Hartford, U.S., with five publishing deals at major houses like Penguin Random House. Through her bestselling books and retreats, she demystifies the proposal process—making this course transparent, practical, and grounded in real-world insight. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
📚 What You’ll Learn
This beginner-level course includes 13 lessons (~1h 58m), 10 downloadable resources, and a final project. It’s structured in four phases:
- Intro & Setup: Understand what publishers expect and outline your “hook”
- Structure & Summaries: Write a clear overview, chapter summaries, and compare titles
- Platform & Marketing: Build a compelling author bio, marketing plan, and assess your reach
- Submission Strategy: Learn how to approach agents, handle rejection, and polish your proposal
The final project lets you complete a real-world book proposal draft.
🎯 This Course Is For
- Writers with nonfiction or memoir ideas ready for a book proposal
- Aspiring authors who want to pitch confidently to agents and publishers
- Self-publishers looking to understand industry expectations
- Anyone seeking a step-by-step template for traditional publishing
💡 Why It Works
- 🌟 Highly rated: 98% positive reviews from 89 students.
- 📈 Well-structured: Less than 2 hours of focused instruction across 13 lessons
- 📁 Downloadable tools: Includes templates and examples for key sections
- 🎓 Teacher Plus expertise: Insights from someone with multiple trade deals
- 🌍 Global support: English audio with subtitles in eight languages.
📈 Final Thoughts
“Book Proposal Writing: How to Get Published” lifts the curtain on traditional publishing. Courtney Maum’s guidance is concise, professional, and grounded in real experience. If you want to transform your manuscript into a polished pitch—and stand out to agents—this course gives you the tools.
👉 Ready to Pitch Your Book?
Click below to enroll and start crafting your proposal. With Domestika Plus or flash‑sale pricing (often ~$1), it’s the most cost‑effective move for writers serious about getting published.