From Nonfiction Book Proposal to Book Deal (Without Social Media) with Katie Bannon and Oona Metz

Описание: What does it actually take to land a nonfiction book deal with a major publisher, especially if you don’t have a large social media following?

In this free session, writer and book coach Katie Bannon is joined by her client Oona Metz, whose book Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women was published by Simon & Schuster in January. Together, they offer an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how Oona’s book moved from a spark of an idea to a Big Five deal, without a social media platform driving the sale.

The session walks through the real steps of the process, including developing the core concept, shaping a compelling book proposal, working with an agent, and navigating the acquisition process. They will talk candidly about what mattered most in Oona’s proposal, how positioning and clarity outweighed platform size, and what agents and editors are truly looking for when they say yes to a project.

This month's sponsor: Tertulia
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Work with Katie Bannon
https://www.katiebannon.com/

Learn more about Oona
https://www.oonametz.com/

Jane’s book proposal basics and free book proposal template
https://janefriedman.com/start-here-h...

Jane’s free session on book proposal fails
   • Why Nonfiction Book Proposals Often Fail  

Defining your target readership
https://janefriedman.com/define-reade...

More on defining your target readership
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-descr...

Oona Metz discusses getting on podcasts
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-use-p...

Jane’s recommended resources page includes marketers and publicists you can trust
https://janefriedman.com/resources