Book Proposal Podcast

Your nonfiction book proposal is the roadmap you need to get your book idea out of your head, onto the page, and into the right hands. More than that, it helps you find clarity, develop strategy, and get the results you want: a saleable, marketable book. In the Book Proposal Podcast , host and book proposal consultant Debra Eckerling simplifies the process with short, practical episodes focused entirely on proposals. From pinpointing the right idea and building your platform to planning your promo and choosing comps, Debra answers real questions to help you create a proposal that sells your book—and you. Whether you’re aiming for traditional, hybrid, or indie publishing, you’ll get actionable advice to turn your concept into a plan.

Book Proposal Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Debra Eckerling, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Debra Eckerling hosts Book Proposal Podcast, a arts show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  What Does a Memoir Book Proposal Look Like?

  Feb 17, 20265 minS1

  <p>On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What does a memoir book proposal look like?”</p> <p><br></p> <p>Memoir proposals are nonfiction proposals. There’s also a genre called memoir plus, where the author is including extra advice, takeaways, action items to their narrative. That way, the reader not only learns from the author’s experience, they see how they can best apply their expertise. Unless you are known, Debra recommends positioning your book as a memoir plus, so it is in the “helping others category,” which makes it more marketable.</p> <p><br><...

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  Episode #23

  How Much Detail Should My Book Proposal Include?

  Feb 10, 20265 minS1

  <p>On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How much detail should my book proposal include?”</p> <p><br></p> <p>While it’s easy to assume that more information will make a proposal stronger. In reality, however, too much detail can work against you. A book proposal is not the book — its job is to sell the book. That means the goal is clarity, not completion.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, Debra walks you through three core sections of a book proposal — concept, context, and content — and explains how important it is to fin...

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  Episode #22

  What Role Does Networking Play in the Book Proposal Process?

  Feb 3, 20264 minS1

  <p>On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “What role does networking play in the book proposal process?”</p> <p><br></p> <p>When people hear the word networking, they often think of awkward events, forced small talk, or salesy conversations. That’s not what networking means. Networking is actually relationship development. And relationships matter, both while you’re writing your book proposal and as you work toward getting a book deal.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Networking factors into your proposal in several ways. It increases visibility, which shows up in your author platform...

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  Episode #21

  How Does Public Speaking Strengthen My Book Proposal?

  Jan 27, 20264 minS1

  <p>On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How does public speaking strengthen my book proposal?” </p> <p><br></p> <p>If you’re working on a nonfiction book proposal, public speaking isn’t just something you do after the book is published — it’s an asset that strengthens your proposal right now. Debra explains how speaking engagements provide proof of concept, build your author platform, and create valuable assets like photos, video clips, testimonials, and media coverage that agents and publishers care about. </p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p>Your book proposal is a living do...

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  Episode #20

  How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book?

  Jan 20, 20264 minS1

  <p>On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How much does it cost to publish a book?” </p> <p><br></p> <p>In traditional publishing, the answer is, “nothing.” You don’t pay a publisher; they pay you. </p> <p><br></p> <p>If someone is asking you to spend tens of thousands of dollars to publish your book, that’s typically hybrid publishing, which is pay-to-play. You’re paying for editing, design, production, distribution, and other services … and those costs can add up. Especially since hybrid publishing often comes with expensive upsells, such as marketing packa...

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