Special Topics (480-0-20)

Topic

Writing a Book Proposal

Instructors

Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan

Meeting Info

303 E. Wacker Dr. 1623: Tues 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

Want to write -- and sell -- a book? No matter how amazing your idea is, you'll still need a strong, persuasive book proposal to get it published. Whether you want to write a memoir or a work of non-fiction or creative non-fiction, a book proposal is a necessary tool for landing a deal with a literary agent and publisher. Led by Prof. Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, who sold her international bestselling memoir "A Tiger in the Kitchen" on a book proposal, this course will teach students the essential basics and structure of proposals that publishers and agents are looking for. Through reading proposals, hearing from experts in the field and also doing writing exercises, this course aims to have students understand the components they need to sell a book and come away with having written a solid overview of the book they would like to write as well as greater insight into their voice and the story they want to tell.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Only students in the MSJ program may enroll in these classes