Crafting a Non-Fiction Book Proposal
Date:
With:
Sian Prior
Rating:
ALL
Summary:
You have a great idea for a non-fiction book. You may even have written a first draft. How do you persuade a commercial publisher to help you find the readers your book deserves? In this one-day workshop Dr Sian Prior (‘Childless: a story of freedom and longing’) will show you how to put together an enticing Book Proposal, complete with cover letter, author bio, synopsis, chapter outline and sample chapters.
Details
You can find details of how Covid-19 restrictions will affect the workshop here: https://writersvictoria.org.au/about-us/covid-19-information/. You are encouraged to wear a mask in the workshop space. The Wheeler Centre’s policy is that close contacts should not attend the building. If you are a close contact of somebody with Covid-19, or have Covid-19 symptoms yourself, please do not attend; please contact [email protected] to arrange a refund in this situation.
You Will Learn:
- How to write a book proposal
- How to craft an engaging synopsis
- How to present a brief author bio
- How to choose some sample chapters
- How to assess your book’s market potential
About the Tutor:
Dr Sian Prior has been a writer and broadcaster for 30 years. She has been published in newspapers, magazines and literary journals. Sian teaches non-fiction at RMIT and runs online courses in creative non fiction. She has published two memoirs; Shy: A Memoir (2014) and Childless: A Story of Freedom and Longing (2022).
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Venue:
176 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000 Australia
Contact:
Phone: (03) 9917 8463
Email: [email protected]