Publishers I've Partnered With...
Margot Knows How Publishers Think
- NYT Bestselling Writer
- 40+ Published Books
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Nearly 2 Decades in the Publishing Industry
Margot Starbuck is a New York Times bestselling writer who is passionate about helping nonfiction writers dazzle publishers with their nonfiction book proposals.
In this course Margot is sharing the insights she’s gleaned working alongside publishers on hundreds of major publishing projects as author, writer, editor, and coach. Step by step, she walks you through the pieces of the book proposal, equipping you to nail each one.
Here's a Peek at What I'll be Teaching...
Module 01
Learn to Hook Publishers
Module 02
Deliver Your Fresh Concept
Module 03
Delight Publishers With Your Growing Platform
Module 04
Learn to Grow Your Audience
Module 05
Offering Strong Writing
Module 06
How to Serve the Reader With Your Words
BONUS!
The Tea on Literary Agents
BONUS!
The Pitch That's Perfect
BONUS!
The Secret to Platform Building
BONUS!
The Scoop for BIPOC Writers
Anitra Elmore, Author of Warrior Parents
“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 offered invaluable input for both of my book proposals and 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 love the advice you have about developing a chapter guide. So good."
BONUS MODULES INCLUDED!
- The Tea on Literary Agents
- The Pitch That's Perfect
- The Secret to Platform Building
- The Business of Being an Author
- The Scoop for BIPOC Writers
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!