Want a Book Deal in 2024? Take My February Zoom Class
Join a small group of students and increase your chances of success, whether for a cookbook, memoir or non-fiction book.
My Jumpstart Your Cookbook Proposal class starts soon on Zoom!
It begins Sunday, February 11 and continues for two more Sundays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PT until February 25, 2024. That’s three online 3-hour classes for $425.
I restrict this class to 12 students. That way I have time for lots of questions and feedback, and time to discuss whatever comes up about the book you’re dying to write.
If you’re ready to dive into writing a cookbook or memoir, you have to write a detailed proposal first, to be traditionally published. This proposal outlines what your book is about, of course, but it’s also a sales pitch and business plan.
It tells agents and editors
· Who you are
· Why you’re the right person to write this book right now
· And who should care.
It details
· Which books compete with yours
· The target audience
· And how you plan to promote it.
It’s everything agents and editors want to know, rolled into one document that could be as long as 50 or 60 pages, double spaced. It’s also a great way to develop your focus.
Book proposals have an extremely low acceptance rate. This class teaches you what agents and editors expect, thereby increasing your chances of success. I’ve been coaching people on writing their proposals for decades. Several agents and editors have signed up my clients and students. Major publishers have signed those I have coached and taught. They include Chronicle Books; Little, Brown; Ten Speed Press/Random House; Running Press and Simon & Shuster. Book advances for my clients and students have been as high as six figures.
I have lots of insider information and handouts to share with you, including about how the publishing industry works. All of it is to increase your chances of success to get a book published — whether a cookbook, memoir or food history.
And best of all, you’ll start writing during class. You’ll have homework that I and the rest of the students will give feedback on. By the end you’ll have a rough draft to work on, and notes on how to shape it.
Other things to know: If you’re not sure about your book idea, or you have more than one, we can work on that. All three classes are recorded. If you missed one you can watch it, or if you want to go back and watch, that’s fine too. And if you decide you might want to self publish instead, we will discuss that too.
Here’s what two recent students say about this class:
“One of the things that taking Dianne’s class taught me was that I CAN make the time to write. I have her book and try to do the writing exercises. Sometimes I freeze because I am unsure of my writing. This class was the first time I spoke about the book to anyone that didn't know me, let alone a Zoom full of women writers. It was definitely validating and the push I needed to get this project going.” — Shachi Mehra, chef and owner, Adya restaurant
"Dianne teaches an incredibly practical, thoughtful, and interactive course. You will leave the class with a big head start on your proposal, plus the framework to get it done. During the course, you'll connect with your classmates who will provide thoughtful feedback and encouragement on your cookbook-writing journey.
I highly recommend this course for anyone who's ever thought about writing a cookbook. You won't regret it." — Martin Sorge, @martinsorge on Instagram, winner of The Great American Baking Show
This class fills up fast. Usually it sells out two weeks before we start. That would be the end of this month.
So prioritize your goal to get a book published in 2024. Let’s get going on your dream cookbook, together.
Thanks,
Dianne
P.S. Got a question about whether this class is right for you? Just respond to this email and I’ll reply with a confidential message.