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The Publishing Life

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

Fun with Book Terms

By Bob Hostetleron April 24, 2024
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I love books (good thing, since I’m a writer and literary agent). I love reading them, of course; but I also love holding them, buying them, touching, holding, smelling, studying, even just seeing them on the shelf. So let’s have some fun with book terms. I find them fascinating. Maybe you will too. Here’s an even dozen: ARC An ARC, or Advanced Reader Copy, is a prepublication copy of a new book …

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Category: Book Business, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

A Year in Review: A Look Back at 2023

By Steve Laubeon January 15, 2024
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It is always a good idea to reflect on the previous year. As those who follow Jesus Christ, we are pressed because the lost world around us is being crushed by the enemy called sin. And yet we should still count our blessings (and as the hymn reads, “name them one by one”). The goodness of God remains unchanged despite attempts to proclaim otherwise. The following is an attempt to review some …

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Category: Agency, Awards, Career, Christian Writers Institute, Encouragement, Historical, Inspiration, Publishing News, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

Title Attachment Disorder

By Dan Balowon November 7, 2023
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Hopefully, when the mental health industrial complex gets around to updating the DSM-5, they will have a section on “Book Title Attachment Disorder.” Symptoms of B-TAD are refusal to listen to reasonable alternatives, applying divine inspiration to a title, and extreme anxiety when someone who titles books as a profession wants to change it. Of course, I am joking. I think. Likely some deeper …

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Category: Book Proposals, Pitching, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

Finding an Audience

By Dan Balowon September 27, 2023
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Christian authors can find it challenging to determine an audience for their books, mainly because Christian books are aimed at something different than age ranges. Christian books are often aimed at a “psychographic,” rather than a demographic. This means Christian books are often aimed at readers who have certain values, beliefs, and lifestyles, rather than an age range of males or females. No …

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Category: Book Proposals, Get Published, Marketing, Pitching, The Publishing Life

A Is for Attribution: And, With, or Ghost?

By Steve Laubeon August 21, 2023
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Sometimes it is helpful to review publishing terms to make sure we are all talking about the same thing. The cover of a book invariably will state the author’s name. Every once in a while there are two or more names listed (i.e., Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins). The use of “and” or “with” is the code word that tells the reader what type of professional relationship is between these names on the …

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Category: Book Business, Steve, The Publishing LifeTag: Collaboration, ghost writing

Who Owns Whom in Publishing?

By Steve Laubeon August 14, 2023
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Updated August 2023 (first created November 2011) For a comprehensive list, check out The Christian Writers Market Guide. Available in print at your favorite retailer or as an online subscription (updated frequently) at www.ChristianWritersMarketGuide.com. My emphasis in this post is the Christian publishing industry. There are many fine commercial publishers that do not publish Christian books …

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Category: Book Business, Defense of Traditional Publishing, Get Published, The Publishing LifeTag: Book Business, The Publishing Life, Traditional Publishing

Will Someone Steal My Book?

By Bob Hostetleron May 18, 2023
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It’s a common question I hear among writers, especially among those who are starting out in the long journey toward publication: “Will someone steal my book?” Or “my idea?” Or “my plot?” And so on. Some writers are loath to show their work to a critique group or submit to an agent or editor, for fear that someone will take their title or idea or writing and pass it off as their own. Believe it or …

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Category: Book Business, Career, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

Who Decides to Publish Your Book?

By Steve Laubeon May 1, 2023
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The editor you met with at a writers conference liked your proposal and asked you to send it to her after the conference. She was already talking about format and promotional ideas. Or you submitted a proposal and received an enthusiastic response from the acquisitions editor. Four (or maybe six to eight) months later, a rejection letter showed up in your inbox. What happened? No matter how much …

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Category: Agents, Book Proposals, Career, Get Published, Pitching, The Publishing Life, The Writing LifeTag: book proposals, Get Published, Publishing Decision

Book Birthdays: 2023 Edition

By Dan Balowon March 9, 2023
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Significant books are published every year. Here’s a personally curated list that I hope sparks some good memories and honors the works of the past. Crazy Love, by Francis Chan (2008) – 15 years Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller (2003) – 20 years The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel (1998) – 25 years A Voice in the Wind, by Francine Rivers (1993) – 30 years Trusting God, by Jerry Bridges (1988) – 35 …

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Category: Historical, The Publishing Life
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