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New Book Proposal Course

By Steve Laubeon August 12, 2024
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I have some exciting news to share! The Christian Writers Institute has released an all-new edition of my “Elements of an Effective Book Proposal” course. Completely revised and expanded to provide even more value and insight.

Why This Course Matters

I have long taught that writing a book proposal is one of the most critical steps in securing a publishing deal. Whether you’re a new author or a seasoned writer, understanding the elements of a compelling proposal can make all the difference in getting your work noticed by agents, editors, and publishers.

I believe this course can equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.

What’s New?

The old version was an audio recording made during one of my lectures at a writers conference. It served its purpose for many years, but this new edition comprises multiple hours of freshly recorded video content. Each key element of a book proposal is discussed in much greater detail than was possible in the older format. Plus, there are all new worksheets and suggested workflow documents that offer better tools for creating your book proposal. Best of all, the course contains sample proposal templates that allow you to follow the building of the document, removing your guesswork.

What if You Already Bought the Course?

If you previously purchased the old version of the course, we are giving you the new version for free! It has already been added to your Christian Writers Institute library, ready for you to dive into.

What Is the Price of This New Course?

The retail price of this valuable resource is $99.99. However, they are making it available to new users at a 70% discount. Only $29.99. A bargain for a course packed with insightful videos, highly valuable workflows, and practical downloads.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your writing career. Enroll in the “Elements of an Effective Book Proposal” course today for only $29.99 and gain the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the competitive world of publishing. Click to review the course details.


P.S. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the Christian Writers Institute administration team at admin@christianwritersinstitute.com.

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Category: Book Business, Book Proposals, Career, Get Published, Pitching, Platform, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life, Writing Craft

Hooks and Gimmicks

By Bob Hostetleron August 7, 2024
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Someone recently asked me (as if I know stuff), “What’s the difference between a hook and a gimmick?” I had to think about it, an action to which I’m unaccustomed. But I’m pretty sure I gave a good answer. Sure, why not? But as I often do, I decided to ask my Steve Laube Agency colleagues for their perspective, and as always was delighted by their answers: Tamela Hancock Murray said, “A hook is a …

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Category: Book Proposals, Pitching

Know Your Genre When Making a Pitch

By Steve Laubeon August 5, 2024
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Awhile ago I received a call that illustrates a common error a writer can make when making their pitch: the problem of not knowing the genre in which they are writing. The call went something like this: Writer: I’m calling to see if your agency handles westerns. Agent: That is a tough genre to sell in the current market, but a lot would depend on how well you can write it. Writer: Some …

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Category: Book Proposals, Branding, Conferences, Get Published, Marketing, PitchingTag: book proposals, Genre, Get Published, Pitch; Genre; proposals, Pitching

How to Summon 135 Ghosts with a Single Email

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon August 1, 2024
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My office recently received a submission for a project that wouldn’t work for us. We were about to send the author a polite rejection when we noticed many other agencies’ addresses in the recipient field. The list was long. Dreadfully long. We counted 135 addresses. We may have missed a few lines because counting from an onscreen listing is difficult. Who knows? Maybe the author tried 140 agents. …

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The Power of a Referral

By Steve Laubeon July 22, 2024
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It was recently pointed out that a number of agencies will not accept unsolicited proposals. Instead they state, in their guidelines, that they only take proposals via referrals or from meeting someone at a writers conference. Our agency continues to keep the doors open to any and all who send material following our guidelines. It can be a challenge to read all the incoming proposals, but I prefer …

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Category: Book Business, Career, Marketing, Pitching, PlatformTag: Agents, Referrals

What About Affinity Groups?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon June 27, 2024
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When showing author platform, many writers talk about affinity groups. That is, hobbyists, organization members, and people in a particular stage of life who might buy the book. For instance, an author may say that her devotional book titled Single Parents Who Fly Kites will appeal to: 1. Kite flyers 2. Single parents 3. People who work in kite factories 4. People who love windy days 5. Members of …

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Category: Book Proposals, Marketing, Pitching, Platform

I’m Not Interested in These Kinds of Writers

By Bob Hostetleron May 29, 2024
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I love my work as a literary agent. It’s a joy to represent some of the best authors writing today (and the rest of the best are represented by other Steve Laube Agency agents). But there are some kinds of writers I’m not interested in representing. Here’s a short list: Careless writers, such as the person whose cover letter began, “I am submitting my payer book propsal.” Or the proposal that …

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Is Your Submission Complete?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon May 8, 2024
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Too often, I see great submissions that aren’t complete. Why not include everything when you first submit? Here are a few tips: What will happen in the novel? We need a book summary, even when you’re submitting a complete manuscript. Yes, I know seeing the ending ahead of time may be a spoiler for a reader; but as an agent, I’m accustomed to reading spoilers. I even enjoy …

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Category: Book Proposals, Pitching

We Have a Failure to Communicate

By Dan Balowon April 25, 2024
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Recently, I was listening to someone speak to a group of grade school children and was struck by how many words and phrases the kids likely had no idea of their meaning. Even if you speak clearly and slowly, a six-year-old will probably not understand the phrase “Take the left fork in the road,” and much less “substitutionary atonement.” It’s in the same communication category as traveling to …

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Category: Book Business, Branding, Get Published, Pitching, The Writing Life, Writing Craft

Before Pressing SEND

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon April 18, 2024
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I love seeing work from talented authors. Reading a marketable proposal from a hardworking author interested in a long-term career makes me take notice. Are you this author? If so, what I’d like to help you do today is to keep you from being rejected because of a misstep that’s easy to avoid.  The manuscript is too short. Gift books can be brief, but fiction is different. I often …

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