Inspire, Educate, and Empower Your Audience to Write Winning Book Proposals
Debra Eckerling, The Book Proposal Expert, helps experts, executives, and entrepreneurs understand that a book proposal isn’t just a pitch. It’s a strategic roadmap to publishing success. Her talks deliver actionable insights, practical strategies, and real-world examples that inspire attendees to take action.
Signature Talks
1. How to Write a Winning Book Proposal — Without the Stress
Simplify the process, stay focused, and create a proposal that captures attention from agents, publishers, and traditional publishing opportunities. Learn: The essential elements of a compelling proposal; how to organize your ideas and showcase your expertise; and tips to make your proposal marketable and agent-ready.
2. From Idea to Impact: Developing Your Book Concept
Clarify your unique angle, organize your content, and turn your idea into a compelling, marketable book. Learn: How to identify your book’s unique angle and audience, ways to structure your concept for clarity and impact; and techniques to turn an idea into a detailed, yet concise, overview.
3. Your Author Platform: Position Yourself for Success
Leverage your expertise, audience, and credibility to make you a must-publish author. Learn: What components comprise an author platform; how to get started and/or grow your on and offline presence; and ways to use networking to grow your platform.
Previous Speaking Engagements
TEDx | Innovation Women | Lioness | Wellcoaches | International Association of Career Coaches | Women’s National Book Association | LACBA Lawyer Well-Being Project | Writers Digest
Why Book Proposals Matter
A strong proposal = clarity, focus, and forward-thinking. Debra’s talks equip your audience with the knowledge, confidence, and strategies to move their book ideas forward.
Book Debra for Your Event
Keynotes | Workshops | Panels | Virtual Sessions
Get Deb’s Speaker One-Sheet
To book Deb for an interview or speaking engagement, contact deb@thebookproposalecpert.com or call 310.908.8980.