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Book Proposal Review Session
Best for: “I have a nonfiction proposal and need expert feedback.”


Get clear on what your book proposal really needs.
In this one-on-one Zoom session, I’ll review your proposal in advance and give you direct, professional feedback on the full package: your concept, hook, overview, audience, market positioning, comps, platform, chapter outline, sample chapters, and overall strategy.
We’ll talk through what’s working, what’s missing, what may raise concerns for agents or editors, and what revisions should come next.
A nonfiction book proposal needs to function as a business case for the book, not just a description of the idea. Jane Friedman describes a proposal as an argument for why a book is “salable and marketable.” By the end of the session, you’ll have:
You’ll leave with:
- A clearer understanding of your proposal’s strengths and weaknesses
- Specific revision priorities
- A sense of how agents and editors may respond
- Guidance on what to cut, expand, or rethink
- A strategic path forward before submitting
This is a professional review and strategy consultation. It does not include a full written edit, line edit, rewrite, proposal creation, or guaranteed representation/publication. You’ll receive direct feedback and revision guidance so you can make your proposal stronger.
Stop guessing. Strengthen your proposal with expert feedback.
Cost: $249
Conducted via Zoom • One-on-one coaching session
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