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Inprint Intensive Workshops, Writers Workshops,

Publishing Nonfiction/In-Person 2024-415

Course #Publishing Nonfiction/In-Person 2024-415
Saturday May 17 1:30 pm–5:30 pm & Sunday, May 18, 1:30 - 5:30 pm
Cost: $180 Instructor: Jennifer Chen Tran

Where

Inprint House
1520 W Main St
Houston, TX 77006 United States
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This is an in-person workshop that takes place at Inprint House.

 

How to Craft a Compelling Non-Fiction Book Proposal

What’s a book proposal and why do you need it? Many non-fiction writers are focused on craft, but without an equally strong book proposal it’s hard to sustain an agent or editor’s attention. Learn what the main components of a book proposal are, such as the Overview, Platform, Marketing, and Competitive Title sections, and learn the ins-and-outs of how to craft a persuasive book proposal.

We will discuss different types of book proposals and look at examples of successful proposals, analyzing why they are effective. We will also workshop and draft portions of your own proposal. Jennifer will share some top tips and maybe even a publishing secret or two. The goal of the class is to have a working draft of your book proposal: one that is confident and compelling.

About the instructor

JENNIFER CHEN TRAN is a literary agent at Glass Literary Management. With over a decade of experience in publishing, Jennifer is passionate about nurturing and championing authors and their creative lives. She represents a wide range of talent, including journalists, physicians, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, chefs, and graphic novelists, among others. Prior to joining Glass Literary Management, Jennifer was a literary agent at several top literary agencies and served as Of Counsel at The New Press. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Northeastern School of Law in Boston, MA, and a BA in English Literature from Washington University in St. Louis. She is an attorney in good standing in New York and California. Jennifer is an editorial agent who believes in the art of collaboration and works closely with her authors from concept to publication, and beyond. As a person of color and daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, Jennifer is committed to amplifying voices from BIPOC, LGBTQ, underrepresented and marginalized communities. Her ultimate goal is to work in concert with authors to shape books that will have a lasting positive social impact on the world—books that illuminate, entertain, and inspire.

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