Ep 85 Why Every Writer Needs to Know How to Write a Book Proposal with Lara d'Entremont

Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeJoin the Write Your Book Proposal in 6-Week Challenge here: https://writers-bloc.mn.co/plans/1878...Whether you dream of landing a traditional publishing deal or simply want to clarify the vision for your next book, a strong book proposal is your non-negotiable first step. Join us for this Gathering where we sit down with writer and editor Lara D’entremont to demystify the proposal process—what it is, why it matters, and how to approach it without overwhelm. Lara shares insider tips from the publishing world, common mistakes to avoid, and the elements that make a proposal irresistible to agents and editors. You’ll learn how a proposal not only sells your book but also helps you refine your message, audience, and structure before you write a single chapter. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll figure out the proposal later,” this conversation will show you why later is now. You won't want to miss this discussion and our forthcoming challenge, "Write Your Book Proposal in 6-Weeks" Here are the details Write Your Book Proposal in 6 Weeks Dates: Sept 15-Oct 27 When: Weekly lessons and live meetings over Zoom (Mondays 11 CST) Where: On the Writers' Bloc! When you join, you'll get access to an exclusive space with all our course materials and meeting links. Why: Because your idea is worth pursuing! Investment: Only $149 (Writers' Bloc premium members pay only $75--look for your sign-up link in the Writers' Bloc Premium Space: 'The Coffee Shoppe'). Join us here: https://writers-bloc.mn.co/plans/1878... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersblocpod.substack.com/subscribe