Put Your Best Book Forward: What Nonfiction Editors Really Look For

In a content-saturated publishing world, what are nonfiction acquisitions editors looking for in an author and a book project? What factors determine a yes—or a no—from them? And what elements make a proposal truly stand out? In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• How acquisitions editors make decisions on proposals
• How to craft a book proposal that shines
• How to navigate the winding path of traditional publishing

About Our Presenter:

Grace P. Cho is a Korean American writer, poet, speaker, and a senior acquisitions editor at Revell Books and Brazos Press. She is the co-author of Empowered: More of Him for All of You, the author of the (in)courage Bible studies, Courageous Influence and Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom, and a contributor to Voices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Hope in a World Longing for Justice. Learn more at @gracepcho and at gracepcho.com.

This webinar is hosted by Redbud Writers Guild. All proceeds support our women of color mentoring program.