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Ever dreamed of landing a life-changing book deal?
Join Nathan and Nat as they discuss Nat's journey securing a $275,000 book deal with Penguin Random House for Crypto Confidential.
You'll learn the essential ingredients for a nonfiction book proposal that grabs publishers' attention, the art of building an audience as an author, and insider tips on navigating the traditional publishing world.
TIMESTAMPS
[0:00] Getting a $275,000 book deal from Penguin Random House
[2:35] Two things you need for a nonfiction book deal
[4:43] Traditional publishing versus self-publishing
[5:58] Building an audience as an author
[8:52] How big of an audience do you need for a book deal?
[13:03] Writing a nonfiction book proposal
[20:53] Getting a nonfiction agent
[31:47] Pitching your book to publishers
[37:22] Publisher interviews
[40:22] Getting a preemptive offer
[44:44] Potential downsides of receiving a large advance
[48:58] How to find agents without warm introductions
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