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BOOK PROPOSAL ACCELERATOR for academic authors
The Manuscript Works Book Proposal Accelerator is a structured online experience for scholars who are working on book proposals for first books (often dissertation revisions), second or third books, or even book projects that are newly conceived but not yet written. Brief lessons, worksheets, tasks, tips, and Q&A take the mystery out of every element of an effective scholarly book proposal and prepare authors to navigate the acquisitions process with confidence. Participants can receive instructor feedback on work completed during the program.
Institutions wishing to purchase enrollments for their faculty can email support@manuscriptworks.com to make arrangements.
Book Proposal Shortcut for Busy scholars
The self-paced Book Proposal Shortcut for Busy Scholars demystifies the book publishing process and guides scholars to create an effective proposal through a series of concrete, manageable steps.
The material can be used to finish a proposal in a week or two, or it can be spaced out over a semester or more, depending on what else you’re juggling.
The core modules are available in written, audio, and video formats and the program includes access to worksheets, sample proposals, and successful responses to peer reviews.
This program is about eliminating the uncertainty and processes of trial and error that can make the book proposal feel like such a monumental and drawn out project.
Institutions wishing to purchase enrollments for their faculty can email support@manuscriptworks.com to make arrangements.
Workshops
My upcoming public workshops can be found here.
I also offer 90-minute and half-day (3-4 hour) workshops on scholarly book publishing that can be arranged privately for faculty and advanced graduate students at your institution. Topics covered include:
How to Land a Scholarly Book Contract
How to Write an Outstanding Book Proposal
How to Publish Your (Revised) Dissertation as a Book
How to Work with a Developmental Editor
Past hosting institutions have included UCLA, the University of Michigan, Aarhus University, the University of Notre Dame, Vassar College, Williams College, Cal State Long Beach, UMass Amherst, and Prairie View A&M.
To request an institutional workshop, please read my institutional workshop FAQ and follow the instructions there.
One-on-one consulting and editing services
I do not currently offer one-on-one editing or consulting and am closed to new clients. To request a referral for editors or writing coaches who work one-on-one, email support@manuscriptworks.com.
If you are a returning client or program participant with a question or publishing issue, email laura@manuscriptworks.com directly.
professional development training for editors
I occasionally offer professional development training for other editors and those who are exploring editing as a career. To find currently available webinars and courses, click here.