Margot Knows How Publishers Think
Margot Starbuck is a New York Times bestselling writer who is passionate about helping nonfiction writers dazzle publishers with their nonfiction book proposals. As the author of thirteen books and collaborative writer on dozens of others, Margot is sharing the insights she’s gleaned working alongside publishers for almost two decades.
The six modules in Book Proposal Blueprint are structured around the three things a publisher needs to see in order to say “yes”: a fresh concept, a growing platform, and strong writing. Step by step, Margot walks writers through the pieces of the book proposal, equipping them to nail each one.
Anitra Elmore, Author of Warrior Parents
“Margot is an absolute genius when it comes to helping writers develop compelling book proposals. She knows what publishers want and she’s committed to sharing that information with other writers. This brilliant, fluff-free course is filled with insight and practical steps to help you create a proposal that will get a publisher’s attention."
Dorothy Greco, Author of Making Marriage Beautiful
"Margot is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and 100% on your team. Margot offered invaluable input for both of my book proposals and I'm confident this course will help you to successfully navigate the book-proposal maze."
Deborah Gonzalez, Editor at NavPress
"I bought your course and your information has been super helpful to me. I need to make sure I’m weaving the premise into every one of the chapters, and it’s easy to lose sight of that when you’re steeped in the details. I also love the advice you have about developing a chapter guide. So good."
FAQ
Q: Is it worth the money?
A: Choosing to purchase Book Proposal Blueprint is absolutely an investment of a writer’s time, money, and energy. And you are worth it. Most successful published authors have made the decision to invest in themselves. Some have purchased a book to help them understand and navigate marketing. Or they may have decided to attend a writing conference. Or they’ve invested in themselves by purchasing Book Proposal Blueprint. They’ve decided that in order to reach their goals they will invest in themselves.
Q: Why should I trust Margot?
A: Great question. If you’re just meeting Margot, you may not know yet whether she’s going to offer you what you need. One reason to trust her is because she has almost two decades of experience in the industry. Perhaps more importantly, authors who’ve benefited from her expertise, and gotten published as a result, trust her. (You can hear from them at MargotStarbuck.com/endorsements.) If you want to find out for yourself, you can discover what Margot's sharing with writers seeking publication on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Q: What's the difference between the Book Proposal Blueprint Course and the (pricier) "Master Builder" Package?
A: So glad you wondered! The "Master Builder" Package includes the full course AND it also includes a thorough review of your proposal by Margot. (The regular fee for the review is $500) When Margot reviews your proposal (Up to 15k words), she will identify what is working well and what can be improved. She'll offer practical suggestions on how to make your proposal shine.
Q: What if I'm concerned that I can’t make the time to complete the course?
How you use Book Proposal Blueprint is up to you. If you've been stuck, your concern makes sense. Some writers plan a weekend away to engage with the teaching and execute the exercises in the workbook. Other writers will carve out two hours every Saturday morning for a few months. And this may not feel like much consolation, but writers who make the investment--in a workshop, a course, a conference--are statistically more likely to do the work!
Q: What if I don’t benefit from the course?
A: If you complete Book Proposal Blueprint, and don’t believe that it provided you with valuable insights to help you get published, contact us for a full refund.
Q: What do I get in the course?
A: SO MUCH.
- You get the 6 teaching modules, plus 5 bonus modules!
- You get purposeful exercises and assignments that become your book proposal.
- You receive bonus coaching documents.
- You receive transcripts for every module.
- You receive a sample nonfiction book proposal of a published book.
- And...when you order in April or May, you get a bonus we'll announce May first!
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When you pre-order in April...
When you pre-order Book Proposal Blueprint Course (standard or "Master Builder"), you get the biggest discount we will offer: 25% discount when you pre-order. Use discount code: PRE25 for either package!
You'll also receive the launch bonus coming in May, that is still a secret. But when you order in April, we'll announce it May 1 and give you access!
(This discount good only through 04/30/2024.)
Book Proposal Blueprint Curriculum
- Welcome to Module 01: Discover How to Hook Publishers With Your Fresh Concept
- Teaching Module 01: Discover How to Hook Publishers With Your Fresh Concept (VIDEO) (17:30)
- Exercises and Assignments Worksheet, Module 01 (Fillable PDF)
- BONUS COACHING DOC: Craft a Compelling Premise Statement (PDF)
- BONUS COACHING DOC: What's In It for Me? (PDF)
- Teaching Module 01 TRANSCRIPT (PDF)
- Welcome to Module 03: Discover How to Delight Publishers With Your Growing Platform
- Teaching Module 03: Discover How to Delight Publishers With Your Growing Platform (VIDEO) (20:00)
- Exercises and Assignments Worksheet, Module 03 (Fillable PDF)
- BONUS COACHING DOC: Build Your Platform (PDF)
- Teaching Module 03 TRANSCRIPT (PDF)
- Welcome to Module 05: Discover How to Serve Writers With Your Strong Writing
- Teaching Module 05: Discover How to Serve Readers With Your Strong Writing (VIDEO) (24:30)
- Exercises and Assignments Worksheet, Module 05 (Fillable PDF)
- Module 05 Blueprint Exercises and Assignments (Fillable PDF)
- BONUS COACHING DOC: Sticky Statements (PDF)
- Teaching Module 05 TRANSCRIPT (PDF)