Your Book Blueprint: Creating and Using a Book Proposal to Achieve Your Publishing Goals

Pete Nikolai — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:34:20 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Proposals by Pete Nikolai on 5/12/2026 8:34:20 PM

Are you ready to turn your book dreams into reality? Writing a manuscript is a monumental achievement, but navigating the publishing world requires a specific set of tools. Join us for an empowering webinar on how to create and use a book proposal document to achieve your unique publishing goals.

A book proposal is much more than a simple pitch. It serves as a comprehensive roadmap for your project, helping you refine your ideas while proving your book’s value to the market. In this webinar, Pete Nikolai, the Director of Publishing Services for HarperCollins Christian Publishing, will break down the process of building a proposal that commands attention and guides your publishing journey.

What you will learn:
• The essential components of a winning book proposal and why they matter in the publishing process.
• Step-by-step strategies to outline your book's market potential and target audience.
• Actionable tips and practical insights to craft a compelling pitch that stands out.

Whether you are just starting your outline or finalizing your manuscript, this session is ideal for writers at any stage of their journey. Watch the recording today and take practical steps toward publication!

Here are the handouts referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Book-Proposal-Template_5F00_ALC_5F00_Nikolai.docx
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Comparative-Sales-Analysis_5F00_ALC_5F00_Nikolai.xlsx
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../YourBookBlueprintCreatingandUsingaBookProposal.mp4

About the Presenter:
Pete Nikolai is the Director of Publishing Services for HarperCollins Christian Publishing where he has helped thousands of authors write and publish their books. He has over 30 years of experience in book publishing in roles ranging from sales to division management. He helps manage WestBow Press, the self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson and Zondervan.

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Your Book Blueprint: Creating and Using a Book Proposal to Achieve Your Publishing Goals

Author Learning Center — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:32:35 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Proposals by Author Learning Center on 5/12/2026 8:32:35 PM

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar