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The Business of Books with Jen & Kerry: Craft a Winning Book Proposal

You may have a terrific book or book idea ready to dazzle the world. Alas, without a spot-on book proposal, it may never see the light of day. Don't let this happen to you! In this three-hour workshop, learn how to create a savvy and professional proposal that will make publishers and agents sit up and take notice. Two industry insiders will walk you through the key elements of any successful proposalincluding title/subtitle, opening pitch, author bio, and marketing ideasand help you polish each one with hands-on exercises. By crafting a winning proposal, you'll get your book idea out of the slush pileand onto the shelves.

Jennifer Worick and Kerry Colburn are the dynamic duo behind "The Business of Books with Jen & Kerry" (bizofbooks.com), a successful publishing workshop series. Kerry is the former executive editor of Chronicle Books and the author of a variety of titles, including "How to Have Your Second Child First." Jennifer, previously editorial director of Running Press and has co-authored or written more than 25 books, including her newest, "Things I Want to Punch in the Face." They have each shepherded many successful titles to market.market.

More information about this and other events with Jen & Kerry can be found at bizofbooks.com.