Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Evaluate the Strength of Your Nonfiction Book

If you want to publish a nonfiction book that lands you a literary agent or a contract from a sizable publisher (with a decent advance in the four or five figures), then current market conditions—and your position in that market—will affect your ability to secure a deal.

Writers new to the publishing industry sometimes find it shocking how little they are evaluated on the writing or the merits of their book idea, and how much they’re judged on market appeal—which includes their own personal potential in the market.

The good news is: More nonfiction books are published and sold around the world than fiction. And typically nonfiction is an easier market to excel in compared to fiction.

In this live webinar, publishing industry expert Jane Friedman will help you understand how publishing professionals evaluate nonfiction book concepts and make decisions on what to publish.

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