Book Proposal Development Course
Learn how to shape your ideas in compelling ways and prepare to pitch them to editors at academic presses. In this highly personalized online course, you will gain a high-level understanding of the scholarly book publishing process, tailored advice for your own work, and detailed developmental feedback on your proposal.
Included:
- One-hour preparatory meeting
- Four hours of custom review and guidance on your book proposal (provided in writing)
- Access to resources and an online community
- One-hour summary meeting
Cost: $500
Timing: Offered on a rolling basis, either as a private course or in a small-group cohort.
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Book Development Course
An expanded version of our book proposal course, this course offers the same individualized guidance over an extended duration to support you as you write your manuscript.
Included:
- Five one-hour meetings (over a six-month period) to check in and discuss progress and challenges
- Up to 25 hours of custom review, editing, feedback, and guidance on your proposal and manuscript (provided in writing and discussed during monthly check-ins)
- Access to resources and an online community
- Recommendations for presses and potential points of contact
- One-hour summary meeting
Cost: $2,500
Timing: Offered on a rolling basis, either as a private course or in a small-group cohort.
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Grantwriting Course
Getting your work funded is never easy! This class will help you workshop a specific proposal while also discussing general principles of grantwriting, how to find potential funders, and how to build a successful and feasible project. Please come with an idea or work-in-progress.
Included:
- Three one-hour sessions to discuss the project goals, possible funders to pursue, and how to proceed
- Up to four hours of custom review and feedback on your proposal (provided in writing)
- Access to resources and a community of peers
Cost: $750
Timing: Offered on a rolling basis, either as a private course or in a small-group cohort.