Writing Non-Fiction with Eli Keren – Jericho Writers
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Got an idea for a Non-Fiction Book? This course is for you

This online video course is led by Eli Keren, an agent with United Agents, with community at its heart.


Covering the basics of what a non-fiction proposal is through to creating chapter outlines, your sales and marketing plan, and how to package it all up to snag the interest of an agent or editor, this course is perfect for both new and experienced writers alike.

This course will run from Monday 27 February – Friday 31 March.

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During the course, you’ll receive weekly video modules and homework, with feedback from peers and live Q&As with Eli. The course is available as part of Premium Membership, which also includes 8 more courses, live events, and masterclasses. Join us now to take part.

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In this course you will learn

What a Non-Fiction Proposal is Learn the basics of what a Non-Fiction Proposal is, why they’re important and how the publishing industry uses them.

How to create a Non-Fiction Proposal that an agent can’t ignore Turn your Non-Fiction idea into a saleable proposal that any agent or editor will love.

How to write outstanding Non-Fiction Learn the best ways to write your sample material and receive feedback from your classmates on your drafts in our interactive forums.

Your Writing Non-Fiction Course Modules

Here’s what you’ll learn over this five-week, interactive online course

Week 1: Introducing your Book (Who, What and Why)
To kick us off, Eli will discuss what a non-fiction proposal actually is and explain the key elements of any good proposal: the general introduction, the sample material, the chapter outline and the sales and marketing section. Plus, join Eli for a live Q&A to get your questions answered.

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Week 2: Overview and your General Introduction
Time to get stuck into writing your proposal. Eli will give us a step by step guide to getting your general introduction written and help you answer the key questions to help an agent know exactly what you’re writing, why, and why you’re the best writer for the job.

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Week 3: Writing Your Sample Material
Time to tackle the next major hurdle: The Sample Material. How do we write the book effectively? How do you write non-fiction well? This session will cover why sample material is important and how to get the most out of yours.

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Week 4: Sales, Marketing and Submitting
Knowing the market is key to the success of your proposal and this module will help you place your book in the right market and therefore in front of the right people.

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Week 5: Live Proposal Critique with Eli Keren
We’re rounding off the course with a live critique of your completed proposal (or a solid draft of it!). Eli will be giving his feedback live to a chosen portion of the submitted during the course.

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Your Tutor: Eli Keren
Eli is an agent with United Agents. He specialises in adult fiction and non-fiction. He particularly enjoy books by writers completely obsessed with a niche subject who are skilled enough communicators to make the rest of the world fall in love with their passion too, whatever that passion might be.

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