Book Proposals

One section at a time.

From concept to finish line, I help non-fiction authors get their proposals done, right. No overwhelm, guaranteed.

Non-fiction is almost always sold “on proposal.” That means you get to show publishers what you plan to write, but don’t actually have to write it until you get a book deal. It’s pretty awesome.

But there’s a catch.

Your proposal, which outlines all the details of your project, has to be so insanely good that editors fall in love with it and believe that readers will, too.

This is where I come in.

I’ll help you clarify your book’s focus, organize your work, and pull all the pieces together in the most interesting and effective way.

We’ll work together in smart, digestible steps to not only get your proposal done; but get it done right.

How it works.

SIMPLIFY

I’ll help you plan the smartest way to approach your project and break it down into simple, manageable steps.

WRITE

We’ll build a proposal that highlights your unique work and proves why your book deserves to be published.

FINISH

Voila. I’ll leave you with a completed and compelling proposal and the confidence to get it out there, at last.

My superpower is helping you convey the marketability of both you and your book to agents & editors—in a clear, concise, and engaging way!

The full story

A great book takes more than just great writing.

Most authors make a critical mistake when writing: they focus on what they think is important instead of what editors think is important.

With five major publishing deals of my own, I’ve been right where you are now.

That’s why I have an obsessive focus on the end result — making sure you include all the right elements to create a project that will convince publishers your book deserves to be out in the world.

I’ll help make sure your proposal:

Is completed in 8 weeks or less
Is engaging from the first sentence
Aligns with current markets
Offers a strategic and interesting angle even if your topic isn’t new
Is compelling from a sales and marketing perspective

I’ll also make sure you never feel alone along the way.

Plan a book and write a proposal that sells

No overwhelm, guaranteed.

Amy has a unique ability to highlight the exciting creative aspects of a project while also strategically outlining exactly what publishers need to see from a business perspective in order to make an offer.

As a literary agent for over 13 years, Amy has shown me the ability to organize, structure, and powerfully present a non-fiction book proposal that thoroughly engages the editor and their publisher, assuring the salability of any book.

I'm signing a book deal! I’m grateful for your help. You were critical to this process.

Every writer needs an Amy in their corner. She will work tirelessly to help you craft your project, even during those times you want to give up; her support and enthusiasm is unflagging. She knows the in's and out's of the process and industry and guided me so expertly at every stage (and pushed me where I needed to be pushed) that what initially felt impossible became totally doable.

WOW. I can't believe it. Amy, you are a master Sensei.