Publishing 101

with Margot Starbuck

 

ABOUT Margot Starbuck

Margot Starbuck is a New York Times bestselling writer and an award-winning author of over 20 books. She is a graduate of Westmont College and Princeton Seminary. A legit word nerd, Margot has had a hand in over 100 major publishing projects, serving publishers and authors as a writer, collaborator, ghostwriter, editor, and word coach. Passionate about effective communication, Margot teaches at writing conferences across the country and delights in equipping writers to craft winning book proposals and books at www.wordmelon.com. Margot is the mom—by birth and adoption—of three young adult humans who are spreading their li’l wings. She lives in a delicious neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, built around friends with disabilities. Learn more at www.MargotStarbuck.com.

ABOUT THE COHORT

COHORT BEGINS MARCH 14th
MONDAYS at 7:00 PM CST

Birth the Nonfiction Book That’s in Your Heart!

81% of Americans say they have a book in them that needs to be written. Do you? If you’ve noodled with the idea of writing a book, join Sister Circle’s “Publishing 101” to learn how to deliver what publishers must see in order to say “yes.” You’ll learn how to craft a compelling premise, map out your book, and develop as a communicator. Margot Starbuck—Christian publishing coach, author, editor, and collaborator—is eager to answer all your publishing questions and guide you as you take your next step.

Week 1: What Publishers Want

  •   Pros and cons of traditional and self-publishing
  •   3 things every agent/publisher must see in a proposal order to say “yes”
  •   Review of book proposal elements
  •   Who you are as a communicator: What’s your “brand”?

Week 2: It’s All About the Reader

  •   Knowing your reader and meeting her felt need
  •   Crafting a compelling premise statement
  •   Honing your elevator pitch
  •   Developing a strong title and subtitle

Week 3: Building Your Best Book

  •   The importance of giving thoughtful structure to your book
  •   Mapping out chapters
  •   Show, Don’t Tell
  •   Say one thing
  •   Make it sticky

Week 4: Getting Your Hustle On

  •   What “platform” is and how to grow yours
  •   You can’t not have an author website
  •   Gatekeepers: Agent or no agent?
  •   Crafting a strong proposal, including a strong sample chapter
  •   Invest in yourself as a writer!

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