“Pitching to Sell: Non-Fiction Book Proposal” with Tiffany Yecke Brooks

Friday at 2:00PM-2:50PM, Ballroom B

Participants will learn about the standard components of a non-fiction book proposal that agents and publishers want to see. We will look at excerpts and examples from real proposals in several non-fiction genres and discuss successful approaches.

“The Art of the Arc: Structuring Plot in Narrative Non-Fiction” with Tiffany Yecke Brooks

Saturday at 3:10PM-4:00PM, Ballroom C

Non-fiction presents unique challenges and opportunities for innovative storytelling. We will explore different organizational and narrative structures for non-fiction books (with an emphasis on memoir) and discuss what approaches are currently in demand.